James WestHello Chris,
I really cannot recall when I was so thoroughly impressed with an optic. I have been shooting for over 30 years. The Super Sniper scope is truly outstanding. The glass is optically superb, the windage and elevation turrets are extremely accurate, each adjustment click is precise and definite, and the Mil-Dot reticle is very fine yet crisp. I can say that I honestly believe the SS is the most significant improvement in cost-vs.-performance in the optics industry to date. Normally a seasoned shooter with considerable experience assumes he must pay at least $1000.00 minimum to procure a scope capable of the performance provided by the SS at one third the cost. I must also say the SS certainly is not a cheap imitation. The SS is a very well engineered and precisely manufactured piece of equipment. I currently own two 20x42 Super Sniper scopes. I have one on my custom AR-15 and another on my custom built .300 Win Mag. As I stated before I really cannot remember when I was so impressed with an optic. The best part is every time I look through the scope I am reminded of how cost effective the scope was, how accurate it is, and how much fun it is to challenge yourself at long range and have the confidence in your equipment to know you can pick a spot on a target and accurately engage it. I routinely bump both my SS scopes, I have a very small car, and I have never had to re-zero, ever!
I’ve spent allot of time and money assembling the AR-15 in the picture attached. Total cost of the rifle was well over $3000.00 when completed. I had always wanted an AR capable of long range accuracy and I spent several months buying parts and assembling this rifle. The last part and I assumed what would be the most expensive part was the scope. I performed several months of research on the internet reading testimonials about different optics and optics manufacturers. I stumbled across an article on the Super Sniper at Sniper Country by Scott Powers. After reading the article I was a bit skeptical about putting a scope in this price range on my custom built AR. Although impressed with the content of the article I settled on a Leupold 16x40 Mark 4 LR/T 30mm Riflescope. I called SWFA a few weeks later to order. When I called I spoke with a very knowledgeable fellow and asked him a few questions concerning the Leupold scope. I was ready to purchase the Leupold ($1400.00), and as fate would have it I mentioned the Super Sniper. The sales person asked me a few questions and said I should absolutely try out the SS 20x42, he guaranteed I would be impressed. After he quoted the price I was even more skeptical, but curious. However, the salesman seemed very informed and I decided to give the Super Sniper a shot.
Every time I see the egregious costs of other manufacturer brand optics, I smile knowing I have one of the finest optics available and I bought it for a very reasonable price.
I am also anxiously awaiting the new variable Super Sniper scopes. I have a new thanks to the election M14 project and a 3-9 with a 30mm tube, 1st focal plane mil dot, along with the same SS turrets is just the scope I will need.
Also, here’s a quick note about the unbelievable ruggedness of the SS scope. The other day at the range I was correcting my son on his sighting and as I was not paying full attention to what I was doing. I dropped, yes dropped, my unloaded .300 Win. Mag. The rifle, which weighs 19 lbs. landed almost perfectly square on top of my SS scope in an arching motion from butt to muzzle. I cringed at the sight of my stupidity. I picked up the rifle and brushed the dirt and rocks off of it (it was my first trip to the range after I had Dura-coated the rifle to include the scope). Most of the length of the rifle landed on my shooting mat. I figured at worst I destroyed the scope and at best I would have to re-zero again. When I looked through the scope I was amazed to see no cracks, twists, or obvious damage. I decided to shoot a few rounds to gauge how badly the zero had been affected. I fired one round at a steel swinger about 300 meters away and scored a direct hit. I was very surprised when I fired five more rounds at an orange peel target and found that I did not lose a single click of Zero. Now maybe I am the luckiest S.O.B. or maybe the SS is just that well made. I was struck by lightning a few years back and I have never won the lottery so I seriously doubt luck had anything to do with it.
Thank you for your vocation and for the expertise your company and its employees demonstrate.
James West
P.S. I normally do not shoot as well as the target I included. However, I felt it speaks volumes as to the accuracy and optical clarity of the Super Sniper scopes. I have fired a few more then 100 rounds through my SS equipped .300 Win Mag. without a single failure. I am sure the Badger Ordnance rings I purchased from SWFA along with the SS are due partial credit. Thanks again!
Pictured are my:
AR-15
SWFA Supplied Super Sniper 20x42 Scope
SWFA Supplied Badger Ordnance Max-50 30mm Scope Rings
SWFA SS Kill Flash
SWFA SS Sun Shades
Yankee Hill Machine Four Rail Free Float
Magpul PRS Stock
Accu-Shot Precision Mono-Pod
GG&G Bipod, CQD Fore grip
SWFA SS Kill Flash, and SS Sun Shades
PRI Gas Buster Charging Handle
KNS Trigger Locking System
Noveske SS 20" Heavy 5.56mm barrel w/Flames
Advanced Armament Cyclic Rate Reducer
SOCOM Black Diamond 6061-T6 Lower
LMT M-4 Upper receiver w/T-marks
JP JPBC-3 Stainless Low Mass Bolt Carrier
SRT Hurricane XL Suppressor
Chip McCormick 2 Stage Flat Trigger
LMT Chrome Lobster Tail Bolt
VLTOR Low Profile Gas Block
Surefire Millennium Weapon Light M951XM07
Specialized Armament Ti Firing Pin
Custom Built Surefire L72 Green 30mW Laser
Superior Shooting Systems Flatwire Chrome Silicone Buffer Spring
.300 Winchester Magnum
SWFA Supplied Super Sniper 20x42 Scope
SWFA Supplied Badger Ordnance Max-50 30mm Scope Rings
SWFA SS Kill Flash
SWFA SS Sun Shades
Pac-nor Stainless Steel Custom Taper Barrel
Choate-Ultimate Sniper Stock (Modified)
GG&G Heavy Duty Bipod
Winchester Model 70 Action w/ Tubb Firing Pin Locking System
JP Recoil Reducer
Accu-Shot Precision Mono-Pod
Duracoat finished by me
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