Does anyone have any hands on knowledge with the Swift Premier Rifle Scope 3-12x56 30mm or the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 30mm ( 3-12x52 SF or 4-16x52 SF ). I'm looking to get a new Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter in 6.5-284 Norma and wanting one of these scopes for it if they make the grade here. Thank you so much for any help !
Which would you say is better ?
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The only knowledge I have about either one of those is: a few years ago my father in law put a Swift on his 7mm Rem Mag and is lasted a very short time before the reticle turned loose inside. Maybe he just got a bad one, I don't know, but his next scope was a Leupold and it's still mounted and working well.
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If you're getting a new rifle, and a hot caliber at that, spend your money on a tried and tested scope like a Leupold. You won't be sorry! Nothing good to say about Swift, and Cabelas is not an optical company. For the price of one of those new you can buy a used Leupold and be well ahead. Leupold's quality is excellent and they back their product better than anyone!
Don't know anything about the Swifts. Have several of the Pine Ridges sold by Cabelas. They are good in the lower powers ie; 2x7 or 3x9 on small caliber guns used for close range hunting and plinking. I'd definately do a serious upgrade for a hunting or long range target rifle.
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I have three of the Swift Premier 6-18x44 AO scopes, all on centerfire rifles. Usually have one of rifles with these scopes at range one day a week. I've no complaints about them....decent glass and elevation/windage adjustments OK.
This is usually my recommendation as well. The scope is just as importatn as the rifle. As to the question, I know nothing about the swift. No personal experience with the Alaskan Guide, but have heard some good things about it. I stick with Leupolds for the most part.
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