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Foweis

Foweis

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Hello everyone. I have a little confusion on what to get.
Between four options what do you think I should buy?
1.Leica 10x42 HD-B rangefinder bino.$2995.
2. Swarovski 10x42 EL rangefinder bino.$2995.
3.vectronix terrapin plrf (if you don't think there is a need for binos).$2000.
4.Bushnell Fusion 1mile 10x42( If you think that it can stand with the others) $1199.

The reason I figured a BRF is better is I don't have any Binos. They will be used for manly target spotting and occasional coyote sniping.
Thank you guys.
 
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I've been off the site a while but unless something changed the leicas were really talked highly of

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Leica. Go with it, and all your other choices are great too, so no worries with whatever you go with.

For long distance viewing and ranging, look into a tripod as well, with the appropriate mounting hardware and brackets.

Enjoy, and good luck.
 
For busting coyotes? I use a Bushnell Arc 1000. Calling, I can get them in, my shots rarely go over 400 yards. I range a few things before I set up and go from there. I do try to save the pelt so I am not looking for a huge high caliber hit on a yote. I use a .223 with a 52 grn hpbt. Bino's are a must, but one is looking for movement. Naked eye does well to about 2-300 yards depending on terrain and light conditions. I do live in the high desert, but even still those yotes are ghosts. The fact that they are less than 2 feet off the ground is tough.

If I had the funds I would go for a Leica. That would be for ranging antelope. Good luck.
 
[MENTION=30981]Foweis[/MENTION]

Foweis said:
I'm thinking lieca but everyone I spoke to in high status said terrapin and don't look back.
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Then that's obviously your first choice, so go with it, and don't look back.
 
I can tell what you're thinking already. I was in the same situation with my choice too.

I feel that I can guess what your instincts are saying, so go with them. It sounds like they are dead on already, so roll on with it!
 
ArmaHeavy said:
I can tell what you're thinking already. I was in the same situation with my choice too.

I feel that I can guess what your instincts are saying, so go with them. It sounds like they are dead on already, so roll on with it!
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Lol. Please speak your mind bro .
 
You already priced them out.

Wouldn't be simpler to buy the terrapin, and a set of regular, non LR binos($1000 gives you a decent range of options both for new and used binoculars) capable of the distance you're going for, along with the appropriate hardware to go with it? I can see your want, in that you are trying to simplify your gear, but if you're capable of saving $1000 between some of your choices, with your first choice was the second highest, shouldn't you start on the next step? It seems to me that you've found your answer, and you answered it yourself.

What are your choices for binos, and what have you picked already? I'm not being cynical or sarcastic mind you, I'm really curious as to this.
 
Haha lol. You got me. Just lookin for someone to chime in on a comparison. Someone who has run them all or a few.
Bit thank you for your honesty and your opened mind to explain yourself.
 
Foweis said:
Haha lol. You got me. Just lookin for someone to chime in on a comparison. Someone who has run them all or a few.
Bit thank you for your honesty and your opened mind to explain yourself.
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I liked the Leica the most, but there was something about the glass on the Swarovski that I liked too, not enough to buy it over the Leica.

I haven't tried the Bushnell yet, but they are turning their brand name around(If it keeps up the way they are going then they might make for some seriously potent competition to some of the big dollar optics makers in the near future.

If money is no object to you, save it, put it in a bank to collect interest while making continued deposits with the interest accruing, and then go buy vectronix's highest price laser range finder. Yes, THAT one.

That one will double check everything you have wanted, and it will double check it with a Sharpie.
 
ArmaHeavy said:
I liked the Leica the most, but there was something about the glass on the Swarovski that I liked too, not enough to buy it over the Leica.

I haven't tried the Bushnell yet, but they are turning their brand name around(If it keeps up the way they are going then they might make for some seriously potent competition to some of the big dollar optics makers in the near future.

If money is no object to you, save it, put it in a bank to collect interest while making continued deposits with the interest accruing, and then go buy vectronix's highest price laser range finder. Yes, THAT one.

That one will double check everything you have wanted, and it will double check it with a Sharpie.
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Haha. I highly doubt I will ever spend that kind of money on an rangefinder.
But as far as money goes I think your right on saving my money. I think il save my money. Or if I ever get a chance to try the terrapins band decide I don't actually need binos then il just grab them.
 
I use a pair of Leica geovids for hunting, scanning, ranging anything within 800yds reliably, I also have a terrapin in my pocket for anything farther than that or when the weather turns shitty, and target shooting.

You cant get better glass than the Leica, every time I use them I'm impressed. I've picked elk out of shit that blew my mind with Leica glass, not to mention the low light performance.
 
Mendy300wm said:
I use a pair of Leica geovids for hunting, scanning, ranging anything within 800yds reliably, I also have a terrapin in my pocket for anything farther than that or when the weather turns shitty, and target shooting.

You cant get better glass than the Leica, every time I use them I'm impressed. I've picked elk out of shit that blew my mind with Leica glass, not to mention the low light performance.
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Do you use the older Leica's or the new hd-b?
 
Try to get a look at the Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 Rangefinder Binocular they're the best I've seen, but aren't cheap
 
So narrowed down to this.
Used pair swarovski el range.
New Leica's hd-b.
Or the terrapins?
What you think now?
 
Just for an update. Got a great deal on some swaro el range binos and ordered Them. Will let you guys no how they work out when they come in. Thanks
 
I would buy terrrapin and 2 barska riflescopes,id tape the two barskas together maling an economical set of binos, win win
 
all the others are great optics, but theres only one Item that dont need much said and thats the Terrapin Hands Down,

Add to that a $300 pair of Binos if you need them and your still $695 better off,

John
 
Terrapin is head and shoulders above as a rangefinder and the new Leica HD's are far better than any other combo . Still think terrapin & good s/hand bins is the best way as the laser in the terrapin would give readings when others fail .
 
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