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Swarovski ranger finder binos
« on: April 12, 2018, 10:56:39 AM »
anyone have any experience with these.....best place to buy?.......Thanks Buzzi

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2018, 11:52:25 AM »
I found it hard to see the numbers when looking through the glass. Try them before you buy. I just bought the regular el’s and a good case with a rangefinder pouch.  :twocents:

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2018, 12:05:25 PM »
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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2018, 12:08:38 PM »
They were a little bulky for my liking so I stuck with a separate range finder, tempting tho
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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2018, 01:23:53 PM »
Love mine.  Packed for 3 years, stacked lotsa critters with em.  They have the best glass of the 2 in 1’s.  They are actually the most compact as well.

I’m not a real fan of the humps, but they aren’t bad and are actually pretty comfortable when glassing.

Big bonus for me is that the rangefinder button is on the correct side for a lefthander- This is a BiG deal when going to a 2 in 1!

One “downside” is that they only range down to 30 yards vs 10. 

Angle comp to 800 yards, if I remember right...

I owned/hunted with all the Euro 2 in 1’s if you have any questions on the Leica or Zeiss offerings.

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2018, 01:54:15 PM »
I would look at the new Zeiss hands down best glass and ballistic calculator. I dont believe they have been delivered yet.brand new rolled out at shot show. Life time warranty plus 3 year no questions asked warranty.

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2018, 02:31:36 PM »
I would look at the new Zeiss hands down best glass and ballistic calculator. I dont believe they have been delivered yet.brand new rolled out at shot show. Life time warranty plus 3 year no questions asked warranty.

They aren't the "best" until field tested.   :chuckle:

The HD-B was supposed to be the best when it came out too.   I sold mine after 2 days in the field   :chuckle:


Joking aside, I am anxious to get my hands on a pair.   I also owned the Zeiss RF 10x45 for two years - best rangefinder, hands down, but heavy and glass left something to be desired.

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2018, 02:51:00 PM »
What didn’t you like about the hd b? Paul just ordered a pair yesterday😳
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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2018, 03:17:12 PM »
jjhunter if you try them you will own them.never been a Zeiss guy but they killed this time.I will have a pair soon.

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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2018, 03:35:33 PM »
Sounds like you got to mess with a pair - good to hear!!!


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Re: Swarovski ranger finder binos
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2018, 03:37:11 PM »
What didn’t you like about the hd b? Paul just ordered a pair yesterday😳

They are a BIG Bino.   I wasn't crazy about the glass, either.

 


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