Rifle Scopes SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison?
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Since there are several super snipers available which one are you referring to? I've got one of the original 10X SS and also a 4-14 Falcon Menace. They both perform quite well. I can answer any questions you have about them if you like.
Since there are several super snipers available which one are you referring to? I've got one of the original 10X SS and also a 4-14 Falcon Menace. They both perform quite well. I can answer any questions you have about them if you like.
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison?
I was shooting both yesterday, old 16x SS and 4-14falcon(without sunshade). My uncalibrated 2cents is the SS edges out clarity. The mil/mil and the variable power is enough to win the deal for me.Can't speak for the new SS.
The falcon reticule seemed busy to me on lower powers and to fine in the low light(fox ran by the plates while I was counting the hash marks)This is was the first time to use the menace, so the reticule change was significant to me. However I like the half mil marks.
My SS has been through 1200 rounds and many hunts and never missed a beat. The 16x does limit low light shooting by a few minutes compared to the falcon, due to being able to back off the magnification.
I think they are close, it is more about what reticule you want and what power you need for your application.
No one get twisted, just my 2cents.
I was shooting both yesterday, old 16x SS and 4-14falcon(without sunshade). My uncalibrated 2cents is the SS edges out clarity. The mil/mil and the variable power is enough to win the deal for me.Can't speak for the new SS.
The falcon reticule seemed busy to me on lower powers and to fine in the low light(fox ran by the plates while I was counting the hash marks)This is was the first time to use the menace, so the reticule change was significant to me. However I like the half mil marks.
My SS has been through 1200 rounds and many hunts and never missed a beat. The 16x does limit low light shooting by a few minutes compared to the falcon, due to being able to back off the magnification.
I think they are close, it is more about what reticule you want and what power you need for your application.
No one get twisted, just my 2cents.
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison?
Thank you. I was referring to the 10HD or the new one. How does the quality on each compare with one another. Are they both GTG. Thinking of buying them both. Any insight you may offer would be appreciated.
thanks
Thank you. I was referring to the 10HD or the new one. How does the quality on each compare with one another. Are they both GTG. Thinking of buying them both. Any insight you may offer would be appreciated.
thanks
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison?
User,
The SS 10x42 HD cost around $800, it's fixed power so FFP is moot, and it is MIL/MIL. It's also made in Japan, has a lifetime warranty from SWFA, and has the latest HD glass technology. The old one's have a good rep, so the new HD one should be solid as well. But they have not been around long enough for anybody to really know. But so far so good.
The Falcon is made in a cave by 12 year old girls being paid $.70 a day, and whipped repeatedly to assemble faster; at least so the story goes......In truth, Falcon's have maybe a 5 year warranty, or 15 minutes whatever comes first, nobody really seems to know where they are made, but they are the cheapest FFP MIL/MIL scopes for around $400. They work fairly well, and the glass, and adjustments are OK, but not "first class" quality. But they are very good for the price they charge, even if they are made in a third world hell hole somewhere or not.....
Bob
User,
The SS 10x42 HD cost around $800, it's fixed power so FFP is moot, and it is MIL/MIL. It's also made in Japan, has a lifetime warranty from SWFA, and has the latest HD glass technology. The old one's have a good rep, so the new HD one should be solid as well. But they have not been around long enough for anybody to really know. But so far so good.
The Falcon is made in a cave by 12 year old girls being paid $.70 a day, and whipped repeatedly to assemble faster; at least so the story goes......In truth, Falcon's have maybe a 5 year warranty, or 15 minutes whatever comes first, nobody really seems to know where they are made, but they are the cheapest FFP MIL/MIL scopes for around $400. They work fairly well, and the glass, and adjustments are OK, but not "first class" quality. But they are very good for the price they charge, even if they are made in a third world hell hole somewhere or not.....
Bob
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i have the new SS 3-9x FFP mil/mil. It is a very nice scope for the money (less than 600 with ARD/sunshades/rings..etc..) also made in japan and warranty from SWFA, a big player in the business.
scope works great on my M1A
i have the new SS 3-9x FFP mil/mil. It is a very nice scope for the money (less than 600 with ARD/sunshades/rings..etc..) also made in japan and warranty from SWFA, a big player in the business.
scope works great on my M1A
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The Falcon is made in a cave by 12 year old girls being paid $.70 a day, and whipped repeatedly to assemble faster; at least so the story goes......In truth, Falcon's have maybe a 5 year warranty, or 15 minutes whatever comes first, nobody really seems to know where they are made, but they are the cheapest FFP MIL/MIL scopes for around $400. They work fairly well, and the glass, and adjustments are OK, but not "first class" quality. But they are very good for the price they charge, even if they are made in a third world hell hole somewhere or not.....
Bob
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Bob, I have it under good authority that the Falcon is made in our Parent country of China. As for it's quality I would give it more praise than you did. The scope works flawlessly. Compared to a SS the clicks are superior. The tracking is right on and the glass is fine. I may change my mind about the glass when my USO comes in but for now its good. Also I prefer the reticle in the Falcon as it has more places for holdovers.
Heck it can't be too bad of a scope as I took second place with it in the prestigious Juniper Swamp Tactical match.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BobinNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
The Falcon is made in a cave by 12 year old girls being paid $.70 a day, and whipped repeatedly to assemble faster; at least so the story goes......In truth, Falcon's have maybe a 5 year warranty, or 15 minutes whatever comes first, nobody really seems to know where they are made, but they are the cheapest FFP MIL/MIL scopes for around $400. They work fairly well, and the glass, and adjustments are OK, but not "first class" quality. But they are very good for the price they charge, even if they are made in a third world hell hole somewhere or not.....
Bob
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Bob, I have it under good authority that the Falcon is made in our Parent country of China. As for it's quality I would give it more praise than you did. The scope works flawlessly. Compared to a SS the clicks are superior. The tracking is right on and the glass is fine. I may change my mind about the glass when my USO comes in but for now its good. Also I prefer the reticle in the Falcon as it has more places for holdovers.
Heck it can't be too bad of a scope as I took second place with it in the prestigious Juniper Swamp Tactical match.
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison
Humungus,
I was joking of course. Falcons work just fine, and are a bargain in today's market. There are better scopes, with better glass, and better adjustments. But they usually cost 2 to 3 times as much as Falcon's do.
They may be cheap, but they do work, and you did just fine with it.
Bob
Humungus,
I was joking of course. Falcons work just fine, and are a bargain in today's market. There are better scopes, with better glass, and better adjustments. But they usually cost 2 to 3 times as much as Falcon's do.
They may be cheap, but they do work, and you did just fine with it.
Bob
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I have an older 16X SS on a 50 BMG and it works real good.
I have an older 16X SS on a 50 BMG and it works real good.
Re: SuperSnipe and Falcon Menace Scopes-Comparison
If you didnt already check out the video review of the SS on the homepage.
If you didnt already check out the video review of the SS on the homepage.
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I have a ssx10 old model that works fine.
I had a Falcon x10, tracking was good but clicks were inferior to the SS. When I removed the turrets for 100 meters zero and put it back again the turret's white mark would never aligne with the 0 mark of the scope. There was always a small difference. MP20 reticle was good though.I sold it
I do not have the probleme withe SS.
I have a ssx10 old model that works fine.
I had a Falcon x10, tracking was good but clicks were inferior to the SS. When I removed the turrets for 100 meters zero and put it back again the turret's white mark would never aligne with the 0 mark of the scope. There was always a small difference. MP20 reticle was good though.I sold it
I do not have the probleme withe SS.
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I was able to pick up a "used but new-in-box" Super Sniper FFP 3-9x mil/mil. It's an excellent scope for the money (the deal I got was $500 with free shipping!) and has a lifetime(?) warranty from SWFA. Excellent scope for the money.
Now to get SWFA to make an illuminated version of this scope!
I was able to pick up a "used but new-in-box" Super Sniper FFP 3-9x mil/mil. It's an excellent scope for the money (the deal I got was $500 with free shipping!) and has a lifetime(?) warranty from SWFA. Excellent scope for the money.
Now to get SWFA to make an illuminated version of this scope!
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