DLO Reviews: SwampFox Arrowhead 1-10x24 SFP Scope 

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It is a very respectable scope that punches a bit above its weight class.

Quite a few people bought these per my recommendation and they have been very consistent. They stay zeroed and image quality is good.

I think they did a good job with the reticle

1-6x vs 1-10x is not really an apples to apples comparison. In terms of overall optical quality, they are comparable, I think. Arrowhead had a little more magnification range though and is available with a non-BDC reticle which I like.

That's a pretty close call with a slight edge for the PST Gen2 on lower magnifications.

It is better than the Strike Eagle or Primary Arms budget LPVOs. Similar to PST Gen2 overall, but PST Gen2 is a little better on 1x.

It is very respectable

Battery. I popped a new one in and it worked fine.

A lot of their stuff is very promising and I like where they are going with their product line. Time will tell how they do, but I am cautiously optimistic.

That's a good price

I think Strike Eagle (and SwampFox's own Warhawk) have a slight edge over the Kentucky Long.

There aren't any good 1-10x scopes around $1k that are FFP and have a brightly illuminated dot. The SFP SwampFox Arrowhead 1-10x24 is pretty decent and is under $1k. It is good for the money, but it is not a competitor to the Razor Gen3.

I think if you have roughly $1k and want a LPVO you should seriously look at the Delta Stryker HD 1-6 .. i think can find just under $800 (as of Nov 2020) and it's SFP and only 1-6x but the value is frankly nearly double that price for how good the glass clarity is, illumination, etc. -- but i'll defer to the DLoO himself to confirm/deny as I know he has had some content on this as well.

@@ddyoder thanks for the reply! That’s what I ended up getting a little over one week ago. It was the Delta 1-6!

@@ddyoder I certainly agree with that

They did a good job with that scope.

I do not think the mrad reticle is already available with the Arrowhead, but it is coming. If you want to go a little bit up in price, take a close look at Burris XTR II 1-8x24. I was using one for quite a while and only gave it up when I upgraded to Razor Gen3. It is a very solid scope.

@@DarkLordOfOptics Arrowhead Mil version shows on their site, maybe a back order situation. Thanks for the feedback, I'll look at the XTRII!

That's a bit of an apples to oranges comparison. You can't really compare a scope with 1x low end to a scope with 2x low end. They are usually used for different applications. Do you need 1x or do you not need 1x? That will define the answer. As far as the warranty goes, that is just their way of saying "Lifetime Warranty" in a way that attracts some attention.

@@DarkLordOfOptics First off, thanks a ton for the prompt reply. I suppose my answer for whether I need 1x or not is answered by the fact that regardless of what optic I put on my 18" HBAR AR, I'll always have '1x' available through the BUIS. I kinda want an FFP scope, which the PST Gen II is, but at the same time, I'm more or less only going to be shooting on a range at 100, 300, and *possibly* 500y distances with 55-72gr .223/5.56. I'll be upgrading from a 3x Spitfire, so anything adjustable with a lower low end will be an upgrade.

50,000 ROUNDS, GUARANTEED If your Swampfox Optic fails prior to 50,000 rounds fired, we will repair or replace it for free. Yep, we’re that confident in our quality, and we stand behind both our products and our customers. TRACKING SHOT DATA All Swampfox Optics have an embedded accelerometer microchip that tracks how many rounds you have fired, as well as a gyroscope microchip that measures G forces of the guns you have used-nope, not really, we’re just going by the honor amongst warriors. If you shoot over 50,000 rounds before any failure, our guess is that you are satisfied with the product so bite the bullet and buy another one. But we’ve got your back on any failure before then.

@@thomasconley6683 50,000 rounds at ‘Rona era prices of ammo... that person should look under their couch cushions and be able to buy this several times over... Good to hear from the company on their service though!

It seems pretty easy to use. I did not think it was terribly busy.

@@DarkLordOfOptics Are you referring to yours or the mil reticle version with the full lines?

@@j.p.4541 Both, to be honest, but the mil version is a better reticle, I think.

I have not seen the low power Optika6 other than at SHOT, so I am afraid I can't help you there.

Dark Lord Of Optics thanks for the reply. I’m sure you already have a long list of scopes on your list but would love a more in-depth look at that optika6 lpvo. Not a lot out there on them.

I was turning the turret back and forth by a few clicks and given the wobble of the tripod, you are not going to see anything move due to the turret. For that to be noticeable, I would have to have a sturdier support and make a large adjustment in one direction.

Probably the Arrowhead.

@@DarkLordOfOptics thanks... other than the Razor 1-10... any other 1-10x better than the Arrowhead? Not a lot of info on the Vector Optics 1-10 or the Osprey 1-10... I think you mentioned the Arrowhead is better than the Atibal 1-10... I’m torn between ponying up for the Razor 1-10... but if the Arrowhead is close enough in quality at 1/4th to 1/5th the price I am good as well

@@ucdan5 Arrowhead is a very nice scope for the money, but it is not in any way, shape or form a competitor for the Razor Gen3. It is better than the Atibal, but I have not seen Osprey or Vector. My past experience with Osprey suggests that I should not touch anything from them with a 10 foot pole. I have no experience with Vector.

In this case I used the Aadmount, but they are difficult to come by right now. I'll do a video on mounts. There are quite a few good options.

How is it? That’s the exact one I’m looking at acquiring

@@surgeyibrahimovic5013 I sold it but it’s a good lpvo. I can send you pictures if you want.

Fairly similar. I think PST Gen2 is a little better on 1x.

Dark Lord Of Optics Thank you! I’ll be purchasing one because of your review. I bought a Vortex Razor LH 1.5-8 previously because of your review on a message board and it has been a great purchase as well!

Yes, the Stryker at $720 is a screaming deal and it is very fast to acquire due to the fiber illuminated dot.

That's a tough call since I have only seen the 1-6x Arrowhead briefly. Given that the RT-6 looks to have been discontinued, I'd lean toward the Arrowhead

@@DarkLordOfOptics Thanks, does one have better illumination than the other?

It is pretty close, but I think the Arrowhead illumination is a little brighter.

I have not seen these. I am mostly booked for the next few months, but I will if the opportunity present itself

Green.

@@DarkLordOfOptics I want the one that is red and green but if I must I'll settle for just green.

@@kohnfutner9637 to think you can choose red or green illuminated model. If I remember correctly, green has the longer battery life.

What is "larping"?

60-70 yards depending on which part of the house.

Wow that's a pretty good view with the scope than.

I don't think I have ever seen a Falke scope in the US.

@@DarkLordOfOptics And I've never heard of Swampfox in europe. It's never too late. 😉

@@robinkunicke3088 if it is not available in the US, I will have a hard time getting a hold of it.

Yes

They are not in the same league. I did look at them side by side since I have both and I really like both in their respective price ranges, but they are by no means competitive with each other.

In what way?

@@DarkLordOfOptics The 50k nonsense.

@@professor_thunder They were trying to be original. It is just a normal lifetime warranty. All the standard marketing (infinite, perpetual, etc) were taken.

It was around $600 when the video was made. Either way, $450 is under $800

@@DarkLordOfOptics BULL CRAP they have NEVER EVER been $600.00

@@garyjohns4711 you are just Mr Congeniality, aren't you? They were listed at $569 at the time. Round it whichever way you want.

@@DarkLordOfOptics where at where they listed for 569.00

@@garyjohns4711 On Swampfox website. Originally, they were mostly sold direct.