Rifle Scopes Has anyone tried the SWFA SS 10x42 "HD" version?
- Thread starter darth_ritis
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I currently have a 10x HD and I think its great out to about +-600, but you could use a little more after that. The clarity is decent for the price.
I think there's a brief review / comparison test of the HD model somewhere on this blog:
opticsthoughts.com
Other than that I've seen few if any reviews. I have one that I got off their Sample List. I am very pleased with the optical quality and pleased with the build quality and design (I already owned a 3-9x SS so I knew about what to expect). It is a good simple scope with nice glass and colossal elevation travel of around 130 MOA. I think there just aren't very many people looking for an $800 fixed 10-power scope, and some of the few who are will want a German brand name instead of SWFA. If it fits your purposes, go for it.
opticsthoughts.com
Other than that I've seen few if any reviews. I have one that I got off their Sample List. I am very pleased with the optical quality and pleased with the build quality and design (I already owned a 3-9x SS so I knew about what to expect). It is a good simple scope with nice glass and colossal elevation travel of around 130 MOA. I think there just aren't very many people looking for an $800 fixed 10-power scope, and some of the few who are will want a German brand name instead of SWFA. If it fits your purposes, go for it.
If you have the money for a 10x42 SSHD, consider looking at the 3-15x42 SS, or the Weaver Tactical 3-15x50 EMDR. While the 10x SSHD is a nice scope, you're somewhat limiting yourself with 10x. I guess it all depends on what specifically you NEED from your scope.
