MasterBlaster
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Any of you guy have one or the other? Help me decide what one to buy, I'm wanting 8x42s. Who likes what and why.
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Geovid or Swarovski EL range?
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coyote control
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I have the 7x42 Geovid's, they have been with me since 1997 and have worked flawless for all them 18 yrs.
Only replace one battery in all them years also.
The range on my Geovid's are 1000 yrds on a tree and 1300 yrds on a metal building. They have worked up 400 yrds in the middle of the night on a grassy bank. But they might work farther, just never tired it.
Only replace one battery in all them years also.
The range on my Geovid's are 1000 yrds on a tree and 1300 yrds on a metal building. They have worked up 400 yrds in the middle of the night on a grassy bank. But they might work farther, just never tired it.
skinney
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The EL's have the edge IMHO... I've ran the new HD-B's and I currently own the EL's... I prefer the ranging reticle that the HD-B's have, however I found the glass of the Swarov's is a little brighter when it comes to lowlight, I've also ranged ridge sides at over 2K with my EL's in prime conditions. I would definitely say you are not going to wrong with either choice, especially when you are going to drop that kind of coin on a hi end piece.
I have the Leica Geovid in 8x42 and I really like them. I also have the Zeiss Victory RF binos in 8X45. The Zeiss binos are brighter, but the rangefinder is harder to read/see due to panoramic tilt and light backgrounds. I used a pair of Swaros for one day and I much prefer the Leica. YMMV
Quick edit. Of the three, the Zeiss ranges the furthest, followed by the Swarovski, with the Leica coming in last. I still prefer the Leica.
Quick edit. Of the three, the Zeiss ranges the furthest, followed by the Swarovski, with the Leica coming in last. I still prefer the Leica.
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nightcaller
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I can't use Swarovski. For some reason they don't fit my face. Geovids work great.
WyoBull
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I have had a pair of Swarovski 10x42 binoculars for about 15 years and love them. Last Christmas my wife gave me a pair of Leica Geovid 10x42 HD-b rangefinding binoculars. Both are equal in glass in my opinion but the Leica's are much better ergonomically and I love the rangefinder capability.
One thing I really like is the ability to customize the ballistics data based on your specific load information. I my case, I have them matched to my 7mm RUM in which I am shooting a Barnes 145 gr LRX bullet. They are spot on.
Since I have not tried the Swaro range finding glass I really can't compare the two but I can tell you my Leica's have taken the number one position in my truck the past year.
One thing I really like is the ability to customize the ballistics data based on your specific load information. I my case, I have them matched to my 7mm RUM in which I am shooting a Barnes 145 gr LRX bullet. They are spot on.
Since I have not tried the Swaro range finding glass I really can't compare the two but I can tell you my Leica's have taken the number one position in my truck the past year.
MasterBlaster
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This was suppose to make it easer to pick one. Keep the input coming.
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Captramrod01
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Originally Posted By: AnkenyI have the Leica Geovid in 8x42 and I really like them. I also have the Zeiss Victory RF binos in 8X45. The Zeiss binos are brighter, but the rangefinder is harder to read/see due to panoramic tilt and light backgrounds. I used a pair of Swaros for one day and I much prefer the Leica. YMMV
Quick edit. Of the three, the Zeiss ranges the furthest, followed by the Swarovski, with the Leica coming in last. I still prefer the Leica.
How old were the Leica and Swaro's that you were testing? Last time I checked out the Zeiss it couldn't even do 1200 yards while the others can peg 2k every once and a while.
Quick edit. Of the three, the Zeiss ranges the furthest, followed by the Swarovski, with the Leica coming in last. I still prefer the Leica.
How old were the Leica and Swaro's that you were testing? Last time I checked out the Zeiss it couldn't even do 1200 yards while the others can peg 2k every once and a while.
mountain luke
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They are both great. Get the one that fits you better and the one that is more clear with your eyes. Fit, clarity and performance is the deciding factors.
For me its Swarovski hands down. Better fit, better clarity and better performance with my type of hunting.
If you do a lot of sitting and glassing I think you will like the swaro better as they will not strain your eyes as much.
They are both good, you need to borrow both if possible and compare to your liking.
For me its Swarovski hands down. Better fit, better clarity and better performance with my type of hunting.
If you do a lot of sitting and glassing I think you will like the swaro better as they will not strain your eyes as much.
They are both good, you need to borrow both if possible and compare to your liking.
I have the EL range (10x42) and a good friend has the Leica's. I've compared both side by side many times over the last 1.5 years on numerous hunting trips. Personally I can't get a full field of view out of the Leica's all the time. He doesn't have that issue and has stated he thinks the glass in the EL's are VERY slightly brighter and the range finders have been within 2 yards of each other on every occasion. Even on a bridge pillar of I-90 crossing the Missouri river at 2120 yards. Look through both and get the set that feels the most comfortable. One thing to add the that the EL's are a little more compact and not as long as the HD-B's. I really don't think you can go wrong with either but I'm a little bias as I love Swav glass!
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