FFP scope options - recommendations

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Ive got one of these on my 6.5x55.
It's been good. VX3 sort of glass. Have a reputation for being the next most reliable to Nightforce. craigc had it on his 300RUM for a while so they can take the recoil.
Reticle excellent at top end. Usable at bottom end.
They will send to NZ. Think they are made by LOW in Japan.

https://swfa.com/swfa-3-15x42-ss-mil...t-focal-plane/

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I messaged SWFA last night. Here is their reply:

I am sorry but we currently are not shipping internationally. Optics Warehouse currently retails our scopes and hopefully you can purchase the SS scope you need from them.

https://www.eliteoptical.co.uk/brands/swfa_ss

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I messaged SWFA last night. Here is their reply:

I am sorry but we currently are not shipping internationally. Optics Warehouse currently retails our scopes and hopefully you can purchase the SS scope you need from them.

https://www.eliteoptical.co.uk/brands/swfa_ss

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935 pounds? That is nearly what a 3-12 S&B costs via optics-trade.

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Originally Posted by Ross Nolan

935 pounds? That is nearly what a 3-12 S&B costs via optics-trade.

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Yes. More than doubled its price travelling from USA to UK.

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Originally Posted by T.FOYE

Aren't almost all scopes made in China?

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Most cheaper scopes, say under $1200 NZ are made in China.
There are some higher priced scopes that are made in China but for the most part they'll be made in:
Phillipines
Japan
USA
Germany/Austria

Mostly in the order but there are plenty of exceptions.

I have this one :
https://www.gaprecision.net/shop/ga-...cle-lrhs2.html

And two of its little sisters in 3-12x44
They are a bit heavy but the reticule by is very good , at both end of magnification.

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Originally Posted by Friwi

I have this one :
https://www.gaprecision.net/shop/ga-...cle-lrhs2.html

And two of its little sisters in 3-12x44
They are a bit heavy but the reticule by is very good , at both end of magnification.

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Keen to sell a 3-12x44?
I've been looking for one for years, I ended up buying a 4.5-18 LRHS which is nice, but I think the 3-12 is the better magnification for hunting.

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Originally Posted by Friwi

I have this one :
https://www.gaprecision.net/shop/ga-...cle-lrhs2.html

And two of its little sisters in 3-12x44
They are a bit heavy but the reticule by is very good , at both end of magnification.

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How did you get it?

G.A Precision would only ship within the US or Canada last time I enquired, as that scope would be ITAR restricted due to the reticle.

Where did you get the 3-12 ?

I bought the last 3-12 in the country. The other one on an auction. The 4.5-18 came through a mate in USA.
Sorry I am keeping them .

Have a look at the athlon Helos BTR gen 2 2-12, reticle looks near enough to the LRHS

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Originally Posted by Tahr

I messaged SWFA last night. Here is their reply:

I am sorry but we currently are not shipping internationally. Optics Warehouse currently retails our scopes and hopefully you can purchase the SS scope you need from them.

https://www.eliteoptical.co.uk/brands/swfa_ss

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Do workarounds like NZ Post's (useless) You Post work for that sort of issue?

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

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Originally Posted by Gillie

Ahhh... Another one bits the dust. The 2.5-20x F1 I'd an option I suppose. A lot of magnification I don't need...

Have to get a Mark 4HD to have a look at then...

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I like both my 2.5x20 nf.
I have one of each F1/F2 and quite happy with either for hunting.
The 20 power does coming handy for me.

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Originally Posted by andyanimal31

I like both my 2.5x20 nf.
I have one of each F1/F2 and quite happy with either for hunting.
The 20 power does coming handy for me.

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How often are you using the 2.5x mag Andy?

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Originally Posted by Gillie

How often are you using the 2.5x mag Andy?

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To be fair I always leave any scope on minimum power and find my target then adjust to where I want to shoot.
Ffp if it's a bit marginal with background or light j have my illumination on quite low so I have at least a red dot as an aiming point.
Your usually close enough that's all you need.
To be fair I wouldn't buy a ffp scope with out illumination.

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I have a March 3-24x52 FFP fml reticle I’d sell. $3k if anyone was interested