Swift was an American optics company that's been in business of making microscopes and etc. since late 1920s. Not sure when Swift began making rifle scopes, but can remember brand available back in the 60s. Never known for making the so called high end scopes, but had a good reputation for being a decent scope.
Several years ago Swift sold off the rifle scope division of the company and maybe the binocular too. It is based in Colorado now. Swift advertises their glass is Schott Bak7 made in U.S., which leads many to think Swift scopes are made in U.S. However, Swift scopes are made/assembled in South Korea.
I own 3 of the same model 6-18x44 A.O. premier scopes. I'd bought my first one over two years ago. Optics in mine are clear and no problems with adjustments....so when I found is available for a much lower price because model was discontinued, bought 2 more of them. All are mounted on centerfire rifles and have been trouble free.
A gent I shoot with on a regular basis at range has 2 or 3 rifles with Swift scopes. He is much more picky/discriminating when it comes to a scope than I am, owning Leupolds, Sightrons, Weavers and etc. He has no complaint about his Swifts either.
