Super Sniper Scope?

[Mustang]

Does the Bottom of the scope have its brand and model engraved? Looks like a SWFA SUper Sniper. I have one and didn’t notice the engraved make and model till recently.

Well, damned if there wasn't some information stamped on the underside of the scope. It was under the ring. No manufacturer, though. I guess I have to go with the Kenko sticker.

[Ki6vsm]

Yeah, but they are very shallow scratches.

Ah, in your newer pic above, it looks more like what I'd call scuffs. Not too big a deal; easy to touch up, or buff out or something.

Says "10x 42" on the bottom, so at least you know the magnification (10x). 42mm dia objective. "SS" for Super Sniper of course. I have a newer version of nearly the same scope, a SS 10x with the focus on the main tube like that. Different reticle though. It's a very nice scope IMO.

[Citadelgrad87]

For what its worth, mine sits on a registered Hk SR9T in TC configuration. Is a tank and the adjustments are repeatable. There used to be info about swapping out the stock rubber o rings in the turrets for thinner ones for better click feel, but i never did it.

My rifle has a proprietary base and i needed something with enough internal elevation to get me to 1000. This does that easily.

The only beef i have ever seen was with the side paralax models, the rings could sometimes cause binding in the adjustment.

I needed a solid 30mm mildot, which was the apparent standard at the time.

Its a good optic. I have no complaints.

[Mustang]

For what its worth, mine sits on a registered Hk SR9T in TC configuration. Is a tank and the adjustments are repeatable. There used to be info about swapping out the stock rubber o rings in the turrets for thinner ones for better click feel, but i never did it.

My rifle has a proprietary base and i needed something with enough internal elevation to get me to 1000. This does that easily.

The only beef i have ever seen was with the side paralax models, the rings could sometimes cause binding in the adjustment.

I needed a solid 30mm mildot, which was the apparent standard at the time.

Its a good optic. I have no complaints.

That is a nice set up, CG87. Glad to hear the SS scopes are good.

[Ki6vsm]

Nice rifle for sure.

Someone on ebay sells a zero-stop kit for these SS 10x scopes as well. For not too much money. Just FYI. Also, I found a Vortex Switch View throw lever that fits perfectly on my focus ring. Yes, they are expensive. I think more $$ now than just a couple of years ago for some reason. But it's really nice to be able to fine-tune the focus while looking through the scope. For me it felt awkward trying to turn that focus nob while maintaining a cheek weld. I just couldn't get a good grip on the focus ring with my fingers while in that position.

And yes, gobs of elevation adjustment. Mine's on a 20" 6.5 Grendel build (AR) these days. Just a standard Larue mount. I had no problem dialing this SS scope to hit a target out at 1000 yards. With room to spare.

FWIW, mine has the "MOA-Quad" reticle, not the mil-dot. I love its tiny 0.2 MOA dot in center for precision shooting. Nothing at all wrong with a mil-dot though. It's pretty much the standard.

For what its worth, mine sits on a registered Hk SR9T in TC configuration. Is a tank and the adjustments are repeatable. There used to be info about swapping out the stock rubber o rings in the turrets for thinner ones for better click feel, but i never did it.

My rifle has a proprietary base and i needed something with enough internal elevation to get me to 1000. This does that easily.

I needed a solid 30mm mildot, which was the apparent standard at the time.

Its a good optic. I have no complaints.

[Ki6vsm]

Found the ad for the zero-stop kit, in case anyone's interested:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zero-stop-shim-sets-for-SWFA-Super-Sniper-scopes-/333341640806

Won't work with all SWFA scopes, just the 'classic' fixed mag models, from what I understand.

[Mustang]

Nice rifle for sure.

Someone on ebay sells a zero-stop kit for these SS 10x scopes as well. For not too much money. Just FYI. Also, I found a Vortex Switch View throw lever that fits perfectly on my focus ring. Yes, they are expensive. I think more $$ now than just a couple of years ago for some reason. But it's really nice to be able to fine-tune the focus while looking through the scope. For me it felt awkward trying to turn that focus nob while maintaining a cheek weld. I just couldn't get a good grip on the focus ring with my fingers while in that position.

And yes, gobs of elevation adjustment. Mine's on a 20" 6.5 Grendel build (AR) these days. Just a standard Larue mount. I had no problem dialing this SS scope to hit a target out at 1000 yards. With room to spare.

FWIW, mine has the "MOA-Quad" reticle, not the mil-dot. I love its tiny 0.2 MOA dot in center for precision shooting. Nothing at all wrong with a mil-dot though. It's pretty much the standard.

Thanks, Ki6. I like the look of that Zero stop. I'll look into it.

I did find a Vortex throw lever on line, for $59...is that the one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Switchview-SV-3-Riflescopes/dp/B00BQWTCZA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9YWDBhDyARIsADt6sGZBoQ6NqlQRRr91aqDiZklJgF0ZtQqxIkRn7d8EOzSNo0YjfQJIoCwaAob_EALw_wcB&hvadid=174243796057&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032481&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16206940334373574628&hvtargid=kwd-67505302047&hydadcr=9382_9621519&keywords=vortex+throw+lever&qid=1617040619&sr=8-3

[Ki6vsm]

Thanks, Ki6. I like the look of that Zero stop. I'll look into it.

I did find a Vortex throw lever on line, for $59...is that the one?

https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics...7040619&sr=8-3

It's this one, the SV-5: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

$5 more for some reason. Fits a dia of 1.81" Measure yours just to be sure, but this one fits around my focus ring perfectly.

[Mustang]

I like the idea of the throw lever, but the price is sobering.

What do you think of this one? It is polymer.

https://www.mkmachining.com/product/swfa-polymer-throw-levers/

[tacticalcity]

These scopes are pretty much beloved by the folks over at Snipers Hide. Highly recommended over there when I was looking for a good scope and did not want to break the bank.

[Ki6vsm]

I like the idea of the throw lever, but the price is sobering.

What do you think of this one? It is polymer.

https://www.mkmachining.com/product/...-throw-levers/

You might want to mount it on a rifle first and then see if you have an issue adjusting the focus while looking through the scope. Maybe yours will turn easy enough that a cat tail/lever won't be a necessity. Mine is a little on the stiff side. If the ring was just for magnification, a lever is much less important, IMO. On a long-range scope anyway. (Who cars if its at 12x or 12.3x really?) But for focusing, you really want to be able to fine-tune the adjustment. Depending on the distance, there can be a fine line between razor sharp image and "a little fuzzy".

I did check out those MK plastic ones. They are a little bulkier than the aluminum ones, but for the price improvement, it's liveable.

If it were me, I would pay the extra $5 for the MKM carbon fiber nylon version. Looks like better quality, and I'll bet it's stiffer than the basic printed? version:

https://www.mkmachining.com/product/swfa-polymer-throw-levers/

[five.five-six]

A kill flash too, yeah I want those rings. Nice find, how is the glass and what type of ridicule.

This is my favorite ridicule.

[DrewTheBrave]

I like the idea of the throw lever, but the price is sobering.

What do you think of this one? It is polymer.

https://www.mkmachining.com/product/...-throw-levers/

MK Machining makes high quality stuff. I have one of their polymer throw levers and a level on my Athlon Ares BTR, and it fits & works great. Be aware that the polymer texture (from 3D printing) attracts lint from my bag and dust & debris in the field, but it does its job well. If it really bothers you, you can probably file it smooth, but I don't mind.

[Mustang]

Thanks, Drew.

Have you seen the MK Machining's carbon fiber version? It is only $5 more.

[Ki6vsm]

Mustang, if you want to pay even less, you can just use a "Breakaway nylon coaster" as they're called. Even bulkier than the MK, but they get the job done, and they're really cheap:

https://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Nylon-Coaster-Cat-Tail/dp/B00AAIRRTY

Very popular actually. You just screw it down onto your focus ring, then trim the excess with a wire cutter.