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Title: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on February 18, 2011, 07:53:19 AM
I keep mentioning these Swift scopes.  I don't know if everybody here as heard of them or not. I believe in them after owning just the one. There are more in my future tho.

I was turned onto them a few years ago by another internet Friend on another board. Andy Moe. I respect Andy & read everything he has to say about something. He doesn't sugarcoat his reviews for anybody. He's not a writer. He is a hunter & a shooter. And one that is well enough respected that Aguila took him & Tim Mancillas on as their load testing team for the new Centurion 5MM ammunition. I have no stake in Swift Optics other than I own 1 & I want to pick up 2 more.

Andy's article.
http://www.jesseshunting.com/articles/guns/category8/87.html

My experience with thier service department.
http://forum.finsandfur.net/index.php?topic=6947.0

BTW-- Swift warranty says to take a defective/malfunctioning scope back to a dealer. Give them the scope with an explanation & they will send you home with a new one. Done & done. I had to send mine in for repair. The gun shop I bought it at had closed.
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: CCP on February 18, 2011, 08:10:04 AM
  HaMer if you noticed the AR I shot at the LBL and some of my other rifles you will quickly realize I am a die hard Swift fan. I have been using the Premier line since I first saw them. I was told about them from an old no nonsense hunter.

Good price and a lifetime over the counter warranty. largest field of view of any other 2x7 I have found. I can see with clear clarity past legal shooting light.

I had this scope and compared the two.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-2-8x32-riflescope.html (http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-2-8x32-riflescope.html)

I found the clarity pretty close but to my eyes I believe the Swift  to be a little better. The feild of view is greater with the Swift and the 3" eye relief works perfect for me.

Swift
http://www.opticsplanet.net/swift-2-7x40mm-wa-waterproof-matte-riflescope-658m.html (http://www.opticsplanet.net/swift-2-7x40mm-wa-waterproof-matte-riflescope-658m.html)

Now look at the difference in price! :confused: It aint always true if it cost more it is better.
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on February 18, 2011, 08:17:44 AM
Yes Richard I do remember you being a Swift fan. I think we may have talked about them at Redbird.  :confused:  And right now over at www.eabco.com the 4-12x40 is going for $164.00 gloss & $169.00 matte!! Man I wish Diane would let me pull the trigger on just one right now.  :laf: :laf:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: CCP on February 18, 2011, 08:27:54 AM
Well you went and done it again HaMer I just ordered another the 4-12x40 from optics planet with free shipping..  :laf:

Will give another review when I receive it.




QuoteItem    Options    Unit Price    Qty.    Cost
Swift 4-12x40mm Premier Riflescope - 676, 676M & 676S    

    * Finish/Texture : Swift 4-12x40mm Premier Riflescope - Matte
    * Bundle sale : none
    * Variant : SF-RS-4-12x40-676M

   $169.95    1    $169.95
Subtotal:    $169.95
Shipping:    $0.00
Tax:    $0.00
Total:    $169.95
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: vvarmitr on February 18, 2011, 08:38:17 AM
That's what I got on my 17HMR - a 4 -12 X50.
Works great!  :thumb2:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on February 18, 2011, 09:38:24 AM
Soooo glad I could help Richard!!  :laf: :laf:

VV is a Swift fan too!!  :yoyo: :yoyo:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: CCP on February 22, 2011, 05:49:51 PM
HaMer I sure was glad the weather warmed up down here in the SOUTH the UPS lady came today.. :biggrin:


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/upslady.jpg)


Yes she brought the new scope

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/FnF/June2220101159.jpg)

Seems to blend in with the old ones.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/FnF/June2220101177.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/FnF/June2220101170.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/FnF/June2220101175.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Plumbrich/FnF/June2220101181.jpg)

I have been wanting to do some more breaking in of the new AR and do some serious load work. The 2x7 Swift that was on the AR doesnt have quiet enough magnification for load work and the 12x should do fair. I have been loading some different powders and weights to see if it has potential. Hopefully have a review of the scope up after the range time.
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on February 22, 2011, 06:23:10 PM
She most certainly did Richard!!  :biggrin:  Another Swift in the stable. Good for you.  :yoyo: :yoyo:  I haven't done any range work past 100yds with my 4-12 on the FireBall but I have done some field time with it out to 232yds & the x-hairs don't cover them up.  :nono: :nono:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: kyfuzzyface on February 22, 2011, 06:50:45 PM
What scope, All I see is the UPS lady  :alscalls: :alscalls:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on March 15, 2011, 07:05:09 PM
I just ordered a Swift Premier 4-12X40AO for $159.00 delivered.  :yoyo: :yoyo:

http://ww1.glimpse.com/query.php?query=swift+scopes&cm_mmc=google-_-Optics_search_broad_1-_-scopes-_-swift+scopes&acc=GlimpseWW1-Other_2&guid=1093009899&creative=1194337327&gclid=CJft5tDi0acCFcW8KgodShQA-w#page=2&filter[trackingcode]=google-_-Optics_search_broad_1-_-scopes-_-swift scopes
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: FinsnFur on March 17, 2011, 11:20:09 PM
If uhhhhhhh    :innocentwhistle:    your UPS lady looks like that one are you going to uhhhhh :sneer:    post us some pics?
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 06:29:36 AM
 :eyebrownod: Sweaty ones!!  :laf: :laf:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 11:13:48 AM
Seems like March 15th was merely a few days ago. And seeins how it was I just thought I would share a little scope story. I decided to take a break from cutting & glueing some of the purdiest 45* miter joints I've ever made on a project for Diane. I thought well since I am laid off I could at least go get the mail so Diane doesn't have to get it after work this afternoon. That just makes my supper 5 minutes later.  :rolleye: Well as I was peeking into the mailbox with my good eye that damn wandering eye started flipping around on me & I caught something out of place by the front door. I thought   :shock2: "WTH did she order now??" Then as I got closer I realized   :holdon:  "HEY!! THAT'S MY SCOPE!!!!!!!!!"   :whew:  She got lucky this time!!  :wink:

Look who made it to my house Jim!!!!!  :yoyo: :yoyo:
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/hunting%20photos/sexy-ups-girl.jpg)


(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/hunting%20photos/NewSwiftfor5MM004.jpg)

Did I mention it came with a 3" sunshade AND scope cover for the $159.00 shipped!!
(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee217/BrightwoodTurnings/hunting%20photos/NewSwiftfor5MM005.jpg)
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: FinsnFur on March 18, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 11:13:48 AM
She got lucky this time!!  :wink:

Who got lucky?  The UPS lady? :innocentwhistle:

Nice looking scope. Damn that is a good price too. :doh2:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 06:10:12 PM
Quote from: FinsnFur on March 18, 2011, 03:15:40 PM
Quote from: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 11:13:48 AM
She got lucky this time!!  :wink:

Who got lucky?  The UPS lady? :innocentwhistle:


Her too!!  :eyebrow:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: vvarmitr on March 18, 2011, 08:29:33 PM
Got it on the gun yet?  :jump:
Title: Re: Swift scopes
Post by: HaMeR on March 18, 2011, 08:48:56 PM
 :nono:  Spent the day in the garage working on some wood projects that need finished. We'll see how it goes tomorrow in the cold windy rainy AM.  :eyebrow: