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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2021, 03:37:50 PM »
I had EL 10x42’s then went to EL Range-10X42’s
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2021, 03:46:06 PM »
I had EL 10x42’s then went to EL Range-10X42’s
How do you like the difference? I’m due for a bino upgrade and I’m leaning towards the NL with tracking.

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2021, 04:13:41 PM »
Not sure if anyone mentioned them yet but definitely go with Swaro's... :chuckle:...

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2021, 04:18:26 PM »
Look through a pair of zeiss victory before I pull the trigger
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2021, 04:28:11 PM »
I’ll be selling my EL Range shortly if anyone is interested.  2016 version.  Just grabbing the new edition this spring.

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2021, 04:40:58 PM »
I’ll be selling my EL Range shortly if anyone is interested.  2016 version.  Just grabbing the new edition this spring.
nl's or the el ranges?
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2021, 04:49:27 PM »
I’ll be selling my EL Range shortly if anyone is interested.  2016 version.  Just grabbing the new edition this spring.
nl's or the el ranges?

New ranges.  Sucks they moved the button on me, the old style was perfect for South Paws.  I may have to buy a pair of Leica HD-R for archery/muzzy work.

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2021, 04:56:46 PM »
Haven't used or owned the top top. But for $50.00 this is good glass and gets lost and broke just like all of them. Not replaced or repaired if broke though. Its top top for our 5yr old son though!
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2021, 07:47:01 PM »
I have the Zeiss Victory SF’s, and would buy them again in a second if they were ever lost or stolen. I’ve used friends swaros and leicas which are both awesome. The ergonomics of the victory’s are perfect and the glass is second to none

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2021, 08:59:28 PM »
If you don't have Swarovski money check out the Vortex razor uhd. I absolutely love mine, far better than the rest of their glass.

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2021, 09:52:57 PM »
JJ would know!

FWIW I've owned Swaro EL's and currently have Leica 10x42 HDR Swaro El range and love them! My spotter is Swaro. If I were ever to give up the Leica's it would be for the 10x 42 EL Range.

Other than that Ive had several of the other next tier Leupold, Burris, Nikon ect and I'd save my money on all that other stuff. I consider Swaro and Leica the front runners.  :twocents:


 :yeah: This pretty much sums it up well. Leica or Swaro in binos and Swaro in spotting scopes

Thanks I agree but after this discussion it looks like I'll be changing to the EL range sooner than I thought!  :chuckle:
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #26 on: February 03, 2021, 11:21:08 AM »
I had swarovski binos SLC and upgraded to EL's.  I wanted to get Bino's with rangefinder and I switched to Leica.  Very satisfied with them.  Either of those brands will will work.
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #27 on: February 08, 2021, 09:51:50 PM »
Well, it looks like I’ll have a chance to buy the Zeiss victory SF again... I went shed hunting yesterday and got home late and tired. One of those “ I’ll unpack tomorrow “ situations...went to my truck this morning and everything was stolen. Zeiss binoculars, Swarovski spotter, tripod, exo pack, Sitka jacket and vest, even the chalky 3 point shed I found. *censored* jumped our gate and walked in.
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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #28 on: February 08, 2021, 09:56:21 PM »
Gotta remember too, it’s not the daytime glassing that matters, it’s the first and last 20 mins of each day. The differences can be huge.

I run swaro el 10x42s. Great all around size.

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Re: Top Tier Binos
« Reply #29 on: February 09, 2021, 05:58:44 AM »
Gotta remember too, it’s not the daytime glassing that matters, it’s the first and last 20 mins of each day. The differences can be huge.

I run swaro el 10x42s. Great all around size.

 +1, Swaro 10x42’s
+2 same, can look through them all day with no eye or headache
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