Swaro EL Range, Leica 3000 HD-B, etc.

[Cold_Bore_88]

What range finding binos are you using? I recently bought a Terrapin X and absolutely love it. It ranges beyond what I need and is very accurate. The down side is that it’s a separate piece of equipment. This isn’t an issue for matches, blind hunting, etc.

I would still like to find a good set of RF binos. What do y’all suggest? I would like to carry them on a chest harness for easy access.

Swaro EL Range - great glass (I have the SLC 15x56 and love them), but effective range = 1500

Leica 3000 HD-B - good glass, 3000 yard range (effective is debatelable).

Sig Kilo 3000 - new and not a lot of info

Steiner LRF - solid and rugged. No angle indication and limited effective range.

I am leaning towards the Leica and then the Swaro for the supposed extra range. What’s the word on them?

 

[NGCSUGrad09]

I've got a pair of the Leica 3ks after owning and then selling the Swaros. I've always liked the Leicas a little bit better, and the laser is better on them over the Swaros. I've been able to hit a 1 mile IPSC plate, and individual trees to 2900 so far (verified distances with a PLRF 10). This summer I'll get them out west to really stretch distance.

 

[ToddM]

We're seeing huge advancements made in bluetooth type integration of range finders, optics, kestrels etc. now. If it was me I might hold off for while if you have a setup that works as the technology/integration seems like it's getting upgraded pretty fast right now.

That said I'd take the HD-B's of that list, not sure about the 3000's but the 2200's would only give you ballistic solutions to 875 preset and 1000 yards with a custom curve if that's a factor. The Sig sounds good on paper, but I've had so many QC issues with Sig the last 3-4 years in both guns and optics I'm very leary of touching anything they make now.

 

[Cold_Bore_88]

We're seeing huge advancements made in bluetooth type integration of range finders, optics, kestrels etc. now. If it was me I might hold off for while if you have a setup that works as the technology/integration seems like it's getting upgraded pretty fast right now.

That said I'd take the HD-B's of that list, not sure about the 3000's but the 2200's would only give you ballistic solutions to 875 preset and 1000 yards with a custom curve if that's a factor. The Sig sounds good on paper, but I've had so many QC issues with Sig the last 3-4 years in both guns and optics I'm very leary of touching anything they make now.

Good feedback. I never use the ballistic outputs in these RFs unless it’s ran through my Kestrel or AB.

 

[Timo Turl]

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[Nitrosteel]

I repeatedly hit a stop sign with my Swarovski el-oRange 10x42’s at 1994 yards. I cannot consistently hit animals beyond about 1400 or most non-reflective targets beyond 1500 though.

They work perfect for my needs. I really like the resolution it gives beyond the others I’ve tried, but I realize we all have different needs.