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    Rifle Scopes Millet 6-25x56 VS SWFA Fixed 16

    Very cool so you actually own both that im wondering on. do you have a preference?
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    Rifle Scopes Millet 6-25x56 VS SWFA Fixed 16

    Agree did your LRS say what power its mildots were accurate at. they have this scope on sample list fo 350 with rings and sunshade and butler creek caps. so im sorta on the fence of what to do lol
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    Rifle Scopes Millet 6-25x56 VS SWFA Fixed 16

    thanks, yea just really on the fence since I have never owned either brand. Also curious if you still have the same POI when on different power settings? I know is SFP so all the talk I hear is that it can change things a bit plus make milldots inaccurate. you noticed this? This will be going on...
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    Rifle Scopes Millet 6-25x56 VS SWFA Fixed 16

    Hello SH, So I am looking to get a budget scope but still want something that will help me with LRP out to 1000 yds I have seen both of these on Sample List and they have good reviews most times. The millet is more "powerful" but is SFP the SWFA is fixed but its a SS model and ppl rave about...
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    Thoughts on Savage 111

    Not sure on the 111, But I recently purchased my first Savage 10 FCP-SR 5R in 308. And out of the box I liked it even more then my Tikka's and After shooting now right at 150 rds with it I am still impressed more and more The rusty plate is 200yds and the black and red is 545yds both with...
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    Rifle Scopes Sample list Questions on Scopes

    thanks for the addition to the thread man , I am hoping to find the deal I want just gotta sell my existing scope now lol.
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    Rifle Scopes Sample list Questions on Scopes

    I have looked through the 16 X and and it was like a 55+ optical lens bright on some thousand dollar scope but considering have been using a nikon 3x9x40 for ranges out to 700 and really only having any level of precision out to 550 at 12'' steel plates i think this will be a considerable move...
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    Rifle Scopes Sample list Questions on Scopes

    Thanks for the replies guys I didnt think SWFA would post damaged goodsto resale but I have never purchased from them so I just wanted some word of mouth
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    Rifle Scopes Sample list Questions on Scopes

    But despite all that does it work find and how do you like the 16 X
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    Rifle Scopes Sample list Questions on Scopes

    Hey there SH, So I am in the process of getting a new scope and looking at the SWFA 16X , My only question is the one on sample list that I am looking at is sold out except one in the C class which according to the legend on the site means obvious signs of wear.... so still get it for the...
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    My new 1/2 mile coyote whacker

    Very freakin sweat rig man, I got my first Savage not long ago model 10 FCP-SR w/5r rifling , solid black. I love it i hope to pop some coyotes this fall too and some deer. post pics of your yotes man!
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    Need some Ballistic data help with new .308 factory rounds

    Yea pretty much what i am guessing. But the bullet drop between 165 to the 175 to the 178 will be much different in 500+ yds so just wondering if anyone had soe data already so i could make a spread sheet and least have a decent hypothesis.
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    Advanced Marksmanship Best 308 Factory ammo?

    Yes sir, I do realize. But since I don't have a means of reloading just yet. I am interested in experimenting with the different factory match loads and how they differ from one another, and what if any sizable impact those differences will display downrange for my rifle. One day soonish I hope...
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    Advanced Marksmanship Best 308 Factory ammo?

    Sorry I dont follow? is there a lapua cartridge I should try or .....
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    Advanced Marksmanship Best 308 Factory ammo?

    I hope it performs as well for me as I hear it does for everyone else. I have been using 168 hornady and some ADI w/168 SMK but wanted to try the heavier rounds with the higher BC see it if shows
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA 16X , and others? Opinions

    Ahhh Haa , your the first on here to mention Tibo-Rex. I already have a few times lol. I enjoy all his in depth vids and they have helped me progress in the sport very very quickly. And yea I want a the SS 16X pretty bad or the 3-15 FFP SS. But both are on hold till the funds come around
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    Advanced Marksmanship Best 308 Factory ammo?

    Thanks for all the feedback guys, I Got 3 boxes to test now Hornady 168 Match BTHP,this has been shooting very well but I want to see how it compares. I also have a box of Black hills gold w/ Hornady 178 gr Amax , and a box of Federal GMM 175 w/ SMK BTHP. So this weekend I will be gathering all...
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    Need some Ballistic data help with new .308 factory rounds

    Hello SH, So I am not reloading yet and so I am in the process of seeing what rounds are best in my Savage 10 fcp-sr W/5r rifling with a 22 in, 1:11.25 twist in .308. I have a few different ammunitions I am going to compare a bit and gather as much data as possible and hope to draw a...
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    Rifle Scopes SWFA 16X , and others? Opinions

    Thanks for clarifying sir, I get what you are saying.