Re: Super Sniper 5 X 25.....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jason280</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was also very curious as to why their first variable was a 3-9x, especially considering the 4.5-14x or 4-16x scopes are considerably more popular. </div></div>
Below is a copy/paste response given by SWFA regarding the 3-9 SS conception.
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"You hit the nail on the head in regards to how to use this scope. The 3-9x42 was designed and built for Designated Marksmen. The lower power range, lack of parallax adjustment, lack of illumination, locking reticle focus and simple mil-dot reticle were all results of direct Army input.
In the past we have sold large numbers of the SS 10x42 to Army for DM work and after a few years of feedback and suggestions, the 3-9x42 was born specifically to replace some of the aging fixed powers and to address some of the problems they were having in regards to operating the scopes. The fact is that the majority of guys in-country using optics did not get enough training on optics and in many cases received no training. The two biggest issues we addressed jointly were in regards to the parallax and the reticle focus being used inappropriately. We switched the ocular to a locking type so that they are not tempted to use it as an image focus, left off a parallax adjustment as it was not needed and was only slowing them down and did not illuminate the reticle to keep cost down and maintain the scope’s durability. The FFP simple mil-dot with the posts coming way in is really one of the best things about this scope and you will realize it once you use it. It does a great job on both ends and in low light which makes up for the lack of illumination.
The end result is a K.I.S.S., soldier proof scope....... well it’s not really soldier proof actually as I've seen firsthand what these guys are capable of destroying.
The 3-9x42 is a purpose built scope that when used for what it is intended to be used for works extremely well." end qoute
Leupold had part of the right idea with their MRT series scopes, medium range magnification with no parallax adjustment needed. SWFA came along and did it right with mil/mil and FFP being the most obvious features. At low power and close range the thick boarder cross hairs just visible at the edges come in towards the center which makes it fast to pick up at close range. They also work very well in dim light at 3x. I own two of these, one on a LMT MWS and one on a M1A NM. There is nothing on the market that tempts me to change scopes in the SPR role.
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