Question about the SWFA SS 6x42 Scope

[cea1960]

Although it's been on back order since covid struck, I'm looking at the SWFA SS 6x42 as I think it would make a good squirrel hunting scope for my Daystate Regal. Being left handed, I can't reach a side focus and keep proper eye relief so the rear focus is huge for me. Currently I'm using a Hawke Vantage 3-12x50 AO set at 6x for squirrels and it works great except for the front focus.

My question is, how thick is the reticle, and are the mildots visible in low light like one would encounter while hunting early morning in thick woods? I prefer not to have too thin of a reticle so it shows up against a dark background. The picture of the reticle from their site makes it look rather thin and small.

 

[JW652]

 There should be reticle options. I have fixed 10x and 20x versions that have the original, Army style mildots which are clean, uncluttered, and provide good contrast in a hunting environment. If you click on the reticle selections for the 6x it should show up. Also have a 10x with a thinner reticle similar to the one in your OP that is used on a long range air rifle. For me the the traditional mildots would work better in deep woods. jmo.

 

[slayer]

I have a lot of field time with this scope; it is one of my favorites. I use the mil-quad version, the reticle is not too thin or difficult to see. With quads at one mill spacing I will say they are borderline too close to each other (product of 6x) and would rather see them at 2.5 mil instead. I assume the reticle the OP posted is MOA version, that would make each quad ~3 mils. the MOA may be more useable for quick holdover estimation. I would say that the 2 moa subtensions in MOA reticle will be very difficult to use quickly because they are going to be tiny.

These are great simple scopes for the money and offer a great value. IMO

Pros - decent glass, excellent turret tracking, 40 mils of turret travel (unseen in a scope of this price), rear focus is handy once you untrain yourself from side focus, perfect hunting magnification.

Cons - low light is not great but acceptable, no zero stop.

 

[Raden1942]

It's thin and made for precision shots. It's not a thick hunting reticle. However it is extremely clear. I have no sight problems and don't need glasses but for what it's worth I do not have issues picking it up in low light conditions. I imagine that if you are current on your eye glass prescriptions you should be fine. It is thin though. Very precise. 

 

[cea1960]

The above pic is the MOA version. Too bad, I like the rear focus. Thanks for the replies, I'll keep searching.

 

[bowwild]

I like SWFA scopes except for the built on sunshade. I had the 10x but the sunshade, which can't be removed, made the scope too long. I'm not aware of anyway to get one with the length shade>

 

[Yo]

You a hunter get one with an illuminated reticle like a Discovery HD. Can't see the reticle just turn it on to max.

The Discovery HD most won't tell the difference in clarity to a SWFA SS unless you got 20/15 eyes like me.