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    Rifle Scopes Who is SWFA??

    Josh, the SWFA SS scopes are sourced from Japan. The higher end "HD" models are made at LOW and compare well to the top of the line Bushnell and Weaver scopes. The lower price models are made at a different factory in Japan, and are among the best values for their prices, though obviously not...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope choice is driving me nuts

    I think you've answered your own question - one option is available to purchase today, the other is not. An announced product is all speculation until it hits the regular market in useful quantities. So if you need it today, Razor. If you don't need it for 3 months, see what the reviews of...
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    Rifle Scopes Scope choice is driving me nuts

    No objection to your picks, but consider buying a lightly used gen1 Bushnell DMR for $1k or less on the classifieds here (or a brand new one from Liberty Optics for around $1100), running that for a while to figure out what you do and don't like, whether you miss illumination, and just how much...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell HDMR 3-21, swfa 5-20, or a comparable Vortex

    In the last year I've seen easily five times more SWFAs up for sale than DMRs. I think it simply depends when you take your snapshot in time. Many people here got that model SS on the group buy for a great price, and may have used it for a while then decided to sell it for something new and...
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    Rifle Scopes Scopes Slipping

    I recognize your expertise and fine products so I have a hard time arguing with you. But I will. I've mounted six or seven pic rails on bolt guns in the last year and all of the picatinny rails (including ones from EGW, Warne, TPS, and Ken Farrell) appear to be straight and true to my naked...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex HS-T vs Vortex PS-T??

    The 5-20x50 SWFA is a "HD" model (whatever that means - there are several backronyms to choose from) and is made, as far as I know, at LOW Japan, a premium scope maker that also makes the top end Bushnells and Weavers, the Vortex Razor (but not other series), some Nightforce models, major...
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    Rifle Scopes Vortex HS-T vs Vortex PS-T??

    There have been a number of threads regarding PSTs having issues - reticles breaking or coming loose - on magnum rifles. And the HS-T is basically the same scope but without illumination and with capped turrets. Despite the excellent warranty, I wouldn't choose either scope for a magnum rifle...
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    Rifle Scopes 308 carbine scope *UPDATED OP*

    All four are fine options. I've owned the PST and Bushnell, and the Burris Veracity 2-10x which I believe has basically the same glass as the XTRII 2-10x. For your 50-900 yards usage I think a 3-12 or 3-15x would be a better choice. I've done pretty well with a 3x scope at five, yes five...
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    Rifle Scopes Bushnell HDMR 3-21, swfa 5-20, or a comparable Vortex

    As others have said - the Viper PST is not in the same league as the SS or DMR. I own both the SS and DMR, and between them I would say the SS has somewhat better glass (not dramatic, but there) and I have more confidence in the SWFA warranty. The DMR has a better reticle (IMHO) and I prefer...
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    Poll -- Help me pick a "free" AR

    If the KAC were in 5.56 it would be the hands-down obvious answer. But it's in 300BLK, a decent cartridge but hard to find and much more expensive than 5.56. So I voted PWS. The BCM and LWRC would be fine too.
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    Ebola In Nebraska.

    Once upon a time we had quarantine for potentially infected individuals seeking to enter the US. I seem to remember that it was applied extremely harshly a few years ago to a US citizen who contracted drug-resistant TB (or something) while in Europe, and was going to die there if not treated in...
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    Speeding ticket question.

    How speeding enforcement works, judicially, varies widely from one state to another. But, in most states if you show up to court and are courteous, you may be able to get the fine reduced, or changed to something with no points. Depending how far from home this is, it might be worth showing up...
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    Rifle Scopes shooting on a budget

    Ditto the above posts. If your budget is EXTREMELY tight I would also look at the Redfield options, primarily the USA-assembled Revolution. Vortex provides good warranty service but I wouldn't expect much of anything quality-wise on their bottom tier scope line (or anyone else's sub-$200...
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    Sidearms & Scatterguns under rated hand guns

    Armalite AR-24 - IMHO, the best CZ-75 derivative made, an improvement on an already great design. The shape of the grip in relation to the trigger is awesome. Ruger P-series hammer fired DA/SA pistols, especially the P94, P95 and P97 - nice, simple, rugged design, almost incredibly reliable...
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    First Kryptek attempt....jury is still out

    It looks good to me. It also protects the metal (any Cerakote) and disrupts the outline of the weapon (your pattern) so who cares if it's not an absolute perfect match to some flavor of Kryptek.
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    Rifle Scopes What is everyone's preference on reticles?

    I think it's mostly personal preference, and your best bet is to look at tons of different reticles - ideally in scopes, if not then on the internet - consider your style of shooting, and try out something to see if you like it.
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    Rifle Scopes New Optic From Bushnell, The LRHS

    I'd like to see some high speed video of that shooting. Great technique or not, I suspect your rifle is slightly rotating with each shot (from the torque of the bullet engaging the rifling) and that the Switchview, putting an asymmetrical weight on the zoom ring, is causing the change in...
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    Rifle Scopes Warranty service?

    One month would be well within normal range for most companies. Vortex might be faster, but see the first comment about them. Really lots of these warranty threads lately. Sometimes stuff breaks. Any brand or price of stuff. Nicer brands at higher prices may, or may not, break less. Big...
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    Rifle Scopes I blew my budget, so I need help.

    Any of the above. My personal preference is the ARC M10 rings. But among decent brands I don't think it matters.
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    Rifle Scopes Is Glass quality Bullsh*t? Or is it me?

    1) Take both scopes out to a range (or, sans rifles, any open field) with some resolution test targets at a reasonable 200-400 yard distance, and compare them back to back for an hour. Play with both focus options on the S&B until you're 100% certain it is as sharp as it gets. You should see...
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