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Thoughts on Swarovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« on: September 09, 2018, 12:56:13 PM »
Thinking about ordering the Swarovski BTX, with magnifier, and 95mm tomorrow... any thoughts or experiences - Good or bad?
Thanks!
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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2018, 03:53:34 PM »
I just ordered one that should be here Monday/Tuesday. The guys at the Outdoorsman said they like it better without the 1.7 magnifier.

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2018, 03:59:15 PM »
My only problem with the btx is how do you look deep into a canyon ?? With a normal angled spotter you can angle it but with the btx wouldnt it be kinda awkward??  :dunno:

Love the 95 stx tho....been using it extensively the last 8 months and it continues to impress me

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2018, 07:55:44 PM »
Dang, the Outdoorsman is where I'm ordering and they suggested the magnifier..... Will be talking with them in the morning, will ask again pros and cons...

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2018, 01:15:05 PM »

Check out the attached review, brings up some good point.

My only disappointment is that its not a "binocular" in other words, there is no actual depth perception.  However the eye relief is amazing, and you could glass all day long.


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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2018, 03:16:00 PM »
I run them both.  The extender only makes it in my pack from October on (cooler temps) if at all.

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2018, 04:23:24 PM »
Well I received my BTX with 95mm obj on Tuesday, it was great, then yesterday the 1.7 magnifier showed up made it that much better. Awesome set-up, but going to add straight eye piece for digiscoping, think it will be just that much better, and adding 65mm obj. for packing....

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2018, 04:34:59 PM »
I’ve got all those pieces you mentioned; works slick.

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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2018, 04:37:00 PM »
Here’s a cropped digiscope pic through the STX 65 from a couple of days ago.


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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2018, 06:03:05 PM »
I took this picture through my 95 with a hand held camera at 17 miles, according to our bush pilot, who flew from the strip I was glassing from over the mountain that held the sheep and told us the distance upon his return . No BS
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Re: Thoughts on Searovski BTX w/ 95 mm
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2018, 09:21:11 AM »
I cant say im really excited about this brand.
I have ATN X-SIGHT II HD 3-14x
 DAY & NIGHT RIFLE SCOPE. It is the greatest optic I've ever owned! Good performance, easy to use, and the Wi-Fi streaming is amazing. Super easy to dial in, though I prefer to use more than one shot. I bought mine from https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-weapon-sight website.

 


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