S.W.F.A. SS MRAD 12x42 30mm Scope: Let's give it a try!

Since getting into long range air gun shooting my eye has been on the SWFA line of scopes.  With my TD257, I already had a scope or two laying around and I wasn't about to spend more money if I didn't have too.  But now that I have a 7mm air gun in the works, I knew I needed not only a clear scope (good glass) but also a scope with PLENTY of MOA to reach way out there when the need arises.  And IT WILL arise.  From all that I've read, the SWFA scopes have over 100 MOA in them and have 30mm tubes.  SWFA makes adjustable powered scopes as well as fixed power scopes.  After much deliberation, I decided to purchase a FIXED power scope at 12x.  You see, I mainly shoot at 12x anyways and I really hate moving my zoom in and out as it changes your POI if you don't get it right back to the setting that you sighted your gun in with. 
Scope stats:  12x42mm, 30mm tube, Matte Finish, the reticle is Mil-Quad Reticle (MRAD) instead of Mil Dots, Rear Focus, OK for .50 cal and .10 MRAD

 

 

Reviews:  Once of the great things about the Web/WWW is its wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips.  It makes shopping a lot easier due to the tons of personal reviews by people that bought the equipment before you.  While individual taste might vary, it at least gives you a good start and a good feeling about your purchases.  Just about every review I've seen on the SWFA line of scope has put it higher than other scopes such a Leupold, Night Force and Bushnell to name a few. So far, and at this point, I am very pleased with the scope.  It looks to be well made and a tank as well as the glass being clear.  VERY CLEAR.  While I will provide a pic of the reticle, that picture does this scopes clarity no justice.  Its a old camera lens looking through a new scope and I'm shooting up at the blue sky.  But you will get the point.  I will have to confirm once i get the scope mounted to the gun if the other review points were spot on.

 



 

 

I also purchased a few extra goodies to go along with the scope and my taste.  SWFA offers a good deal of extras with their scopes and they post them right there next to the scope so you don't have to search the WWW for them.  Things like the "OPTION" to add Mil dots and also to order Butler Creek Flip up Covers as well as Sun Shades and Scope Levels and other options.  I also ordered a set of Burris 30mm Signature Zee rings with +10 MOA inserts.

 

 

Of course, once I get my next long range missile launcher together I will give you all my own REVIEW of this scope along with some video of its performance.  I've heard so much about this scopes ability to click up and down, left and right and track true that I simply can't wait to check it for myself.

 

Stay Tuned

Tofazfou











The Dave G Experience: TAC730 BA TDR........pt. 2



 

BUILD QUALITY:  I continue to be impressed with the build quality of Dave G's air guns.  Not just with the external appearance but also the internal parts of the gun also.  YES, I've opened this gun up.  Dave has given me permission to take a look inside and that is most impressive within itself.  And what I can tell you is....the inside looks just as good as the outside does.  No secrets or badly drilled holes here, it's simply good build quality.  I honestly place his build quality right up there with the likes of FX and Daystate and Theoben.  His parts fitment is spot on to say the least.  Not only that but, he puts this whole package together and it weighs a mere 6 lbs-11 oz (unscoped).

 

 

 

The overall accuracy and consistency of Dave's Tac730 is astounding considering it can put a multitude of .30 cal pellets into a .307 CTC cluster!  This is on par with many sub calibers like the .177, .20, .22 and .25.  You just don't expect 30 cal pellets to print .3-.4-.5" CTC groups.  The above best groups were easily duplicated once I figured the gun likes a slight more FIRM hold as told by the above target.

 

 



 

 

Lastly, I will leave you with a video that further explains my overall feel for this gun in only 2 outings.  Check out how accurate and consistent the gun is IN HIGH WINDS at 90 yards!  The accuracy and power speaks for themselves...............I'M DONE TALKIN.....lol!

 

 



 

 

Stay Tuned!

 

Tofazfou

 



Michael Chavka: Figured Maple CORSAIR stock. WOW!

 

I was recently contacted by Mr. Chavka who is a local stock maker and makes some of the nicest air gun stocks around.  Michaels stocks stand out from the rest and it's noticeable at 1st glance.  He's just got his own style.  His style is not overbearing and nor is it boring by any stretch of the imagination.  The designs are just right in my eyes and his gun stock lines flow smoothing with the guns line as well as having just the right features that make you say "HELLO".

He had noticed that I was upgrading my .308 Corsair and just so happened to have a stock laying around that he made for another Corsair.  So he offered to have me fit it too my gun and see if I liked it.  Upon receiving the gun and unboxing it, it was an instant love affair and I knew for certain that I wanted to keep it.  I currently have a Richards MicroFit gun stock on my Corsair and that stock is of the Pepper Laminate color.  Michael made his own "PEPPER COLOR"  called Rustic Silver Maple and I love it even more than the Richards Laminate color and its much more elegant in every way.  You can see down below for yourself....lol!

The MC stock is also just a tad lighter than the RMF laminate stock by some ounces.  Maybe due to the skeletonized butt stock or its the difference in material between the two.  The MC stock weighs in at 2 lbs - 11 oz while the RMG weighs in at 3 lbs - 4 oz.  Lengths of both stocks are identical.  The LOP also seems to be the same between the two which is perfect cause I love the feel of the RMF LOP.  Also, the MC stock comes with a front and rear sling stud and the RMF doesn't.  The MC stock also comes with a nice butt pad while the RMF doesn't.  The MC stocks are finished and the RMF aren't cause they are for the DIY's which means work.  Also, because of my long and slender fingers, the finger grooves on the MC stock are a big plus compared to the skinny pistol grip on the RMF stock.

Unfortunately, my Corsair is getting a make over and is unavailable so there are no current pictures of the stock on the action.  Along with a host of other custom parts, Michael's stock is gonna make one hell of a great addition to the overall look, feel and quality of the finished Corsair.  I can't wait till it all comes together.  But for now, I will leave you with pictures of Mr. Chavka's creation for my Corsair.  ENJOY!



When the Corsair gets put back together, this post WILL BE CONTINUED.................

Stay tuned!
TOFAZFOU