Rifle Scopes Swarovski Range-finder
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I really like mine. I've used it to range to 1500 yards. The 8x glass is like having a great little scope to look through. I like it better than my Leica 900y. Only complaint would be that they're a little bulky...
I really like mine. I've used it to range to 1500 yards. The 8x glass is like having a great little scope to look through. I like it better than my Leica 900y. Only complaint would be that they're a little bulky...
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In my opinion its the best option under 1000. here's a great discussion of the swaro compared to others. i ended up going with a used leica LRF 1200 because it fit all my purposes and saved me $500 on the swaro. i think most will agree the swaro is better all around, but the question you must answer is, is it a large enough improvement over the others in your specific application to warrant the price. there has also been talk of leica coming out with a CRF 1600 or something like that in the near future. for the record, i love my leica.
http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html
In my opinion its the best option under 1000. here's a great discussion of the swaro compared to others. i ended up going with a used leica LRF 1200 because it fit all my purposes and saved me $500 on the swaro. i think most will agree the swaro is better all around, but the question you must answer is, is it a large enough improvement over the others in your specific application to warrant the price. there has also been talk of leica coming out with a CRF 1600 or something like that in the near future. for the record, i love my leica.
http://www.6mmbr.com/rangefinders.html
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All the guys I shoot with swear by the swaros. I ended up buying a pair and they are awesome. Big target, but I ranged a silo with it at 1700 yards the other day. Great product.
All the guys I shoot with swear by the swaros. I ended up buying a pair and they are awesome. Big target, but I ranged a silo with it at 1700 yards the other day. Great product.
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The only bad thing about them is that I don't own one! They beat the CRF 1200 which I own, hands down.
The only bad thing about them is that I don't own one! They beat the CRF 1200 which I own, hands down.
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of all i have heard about the swaro the only negative thing is that the ranging circle may be a little to big and that maybe it can be hard on small targets. anyone have any experience with this?
of all i have heard about the swaro the only negative thing is that the ranging circle may be a little to big and that maybe it can be hard on small targets. anyone have any experience with this?
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I compared the Swaro with the Zeiss PRF. I had fully intended to go with the Swaro (Had already made up my mind, in fact, based on all I had read here, but saw them both sitting in the gun store just in time), but decided in favor of the Zeiss when I found the Swaro reticle extremely difficult for me to see and also had trouble ranging with it. IMO, the only real downside to the Zeiss is the wider laser divergence, but I can range on the area surrounding a target and there is no problem. The Swarowski does, however, have better optics, but by a slim margin. If you can, check them out side by side.
I compared the Swaro with the Zeiss PRF. I had fully intended to go with the Swaro (Had already made up my mind, in fact, based on all I had read here, but saw them both sitting in the gun store just in time), but decided in favor of the Zeiss when I found the Swaro reticle extremely difficult for me to see and also had trouble ranging with it. IMO, the only real downside to the Zeiss is the wider laser divergence, but I can range on the area surrounding a target and there is no problem. The Swarowski does, however, have better optics, but by a slim margin. If you can, check them out side by side.
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The Swarovski is a great rangefinder. I have found it a must if you don't want to end up with more rifle than rangefinder. In good conditions it will get readings to 1999 yards. The glass is second to none in rangefinder land. What good is compact and in your budget if it will not do what you need it to do? It is just a good solid tool. I sell them all and this is my first recomendation for long range shooters.
The Swarovski is a great rangefinder. I have found it a must if you don't want to end up with more rifle than rangefinder. In good conditions it will get readings to 1999 yards. The glass is second to none in rangefinder land. What good is compact and in your budget if it will not do what you need it to do? It is just a good solid tool. I sell them all and this is my first recomendation for long range shooters.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wrighty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">of all i have heard about the swaro the only negative thing is that the ranging circle may be a little to big and that maybe it can be hard on small targets. anyone have any experience with this?</div></div>
Anything that is too small to use the circle on would probably be to small to range accurately. That being said I have consistently ranged deer at up to 1000 yards.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wrighty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">of all i have heard about the swaro the only negative thing is that the ranging circle may be a little to big and that maybe it can be hard on small targets. anyone have any experience with this?</div></div>
Anything that is too small to use the circle on would probably be to small to range accurately. That being said I have consistently ranged deer at up to 1000 yards.
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I love mine, I have ranged out to a mile with it before,(accurate
couldn't tell you for sure, but close) Beautiful glass/image.
I love mine, I have ranged out to a mile with it before,(accurate
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I have found the actual beam is much smaller than the circle that shows in the display. You have to get a pretty steady hold to define how small the beam really is. I have no trouble ranging 18"-24" objects at 1350 yards.
I have found the actual beam is much smaller than the circle that shows in the display. You have to get a pretty steady hold to define how small the beam really is. I have no trouble ranging 18"-24" objects at 1350 yards.
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We love the Swaro LRF. Tough to beat the price. It's fun to see people look through one for the first time. Most people don't expect the glass quality to be as good as it is for a $1000 and it ranges fine out to 1500 yards. We've heard some guys being able to hit out beyond that as well. The readings also come in well and legible (visually speaking). We currently have them on the shelf too.
Thanks,
Mike @ CST
We love the Swaro LRF. Tough to beat the price. It's fun to see people look through one for the first time. Most people don't expect the glass quality to be as good as it is for a $1000 and it ranges fine out to 1500 yards. We've heard some guys being able to hit out beyond that as well. The readings also come in well and legible (visually speaking). We currently have them on the shelf too.
Thanks,
Mike @ CST
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Sold mine and wanted to get an upper end newcon. Ended up with the newcon 2000. I would love to have my swaro LRF back. The newcon sucks. I need to send it back or something. the swaro was excellent, stupid, stupid me.
Sold mine and wanted to get an upper end newcon. Ended up with the newcon 2000. I would love to have my swaro LRF back. The newcon sucks. I need to send it back or something. the swaro was excellent, stupid, stupid me.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hired Gun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found the actual beam is much smaller than the circle that shows in the display. You have to get a pretty steady hold to define how small the beam really is. I have no trouble ranging 18"-24" objects at 1350 yards. </div></div>
cool. i thought this was the case, but wanted to ask since i only have experience with the Leica's. it seems the Swaro is definitely the best for $1000.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hired Gun</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have found the actual beam is much smaller than the circle that shows in the display. You have to get a pretty steady hold to define how small the beam really is. I have no trouble ranging 18"-24" objects at 1350 yards. </div></div>
cool. i thought this was the case, but wanted to ask since i only have experience with the Leica's. it seems the Swaro is definitely the best for $1000.
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I use both the Leica 1200 for carrying while hunting and shooting varmints and the Swaro for the really long range shooting.Too bad we can't get the best features of both in one package.My only bitch about the Swaro is how bulky it is.My first one was a Loopy RX1V,it wouldn't range shit at even 500yds,sold it to a bowhunter who still thanks me every time I see him.
I use both the Leica 1200 for carrying while hunting and shooting varmints and the Swaro for the really long range shooting.Too bad we can't get the best features of both in one package.My only bitch about the Swaro is how bulky it is.My first one was a Loopy RX1V,it wouldn't range shit at even 500yds,sold it to a bowhunter who still thanks me every time I see him.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: montana</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sold mine and wanted to get an upper end newcon. Ended up with the newcon 2000. I would love to have my swaro LRF back. The newcon sucks. </div></div> +1 there is NO comparison (Newcon2000 vs. Swaro)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: montana</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sold mine and wanted to get an upper end newcon. Ended up with the newcon 2000. I would love to have my swaro LRF back. The newcon sucks. </div></div> +1 there is NO comparison (Newcon2000 vs. Swaro)
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I have read that the new Leica CRF 1600 will have angle, temp, and a ballistics calculation built in it... and for less than $900.00 And still much smaller than the Swaro. Looking forward to seeing one! NJS
I have read that the new Leica CRF 1600 will have angle, temp, and a ballistics calculation built in it... and for less than $900.00 And still much smaller than the Swaro. Looking forward to seeing one! NJS
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Adorama, SWFA and a few other places has the Leica CRF 1600 listed at $799 but not available yet. Looking forward to checking one out.
Adorama, SWFA and a few other places has the Leica CRF 1600 listed at $799 but not available yet. Looking forward to checking one out.
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i have the swaro and like it . if you dont need to go past 1000 -1200 yds i would go with a zeiss . both have great glass ,the zeiss is a little less expensive and more user friendly . but it wont reach out past 1200 yds from what i have seen .
for longer distaces you cant beat the swaro for the $.
i have got consistent readings well over 2000 yds with my swaro .
i have the swaro and like it . if you dont need to go past 1000 -1200 yds i would go with a zeiss . both have great glass ,the zeiss is a little less expensive and more user friendly . but it wont reach out past 1200 yds from what i have seen .
for longer distaces you cant beat the swaro for the $.
i have got consistent readings well over 2000 yds with my swaro .
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Have had a Leica 1200 and now a swaro
with the swaro this morning I easily got 1700 and change, really easy to use and have had a reading at 1964yds (in perfect conditions)
can get out to 1400 plus easy
the leica is great out to a 1000 and the red square is more user friendly however the field of view and the 8x on the swaro glass makes it very nice... the bulky part is no issue with me
if you want to range farther than 1100 then go with the swaro if not the leica is still great
go with what you can afford
good luck
Have had a Leica 1200 and now a swaro
with the swaro this morning I easily got 1700 and change, really easy to use and have had a reading at 1964yds (in perfect conditions)
can get out to 1400 plus easy
the leica is great out to a 1000 and the red square is more user friendly however the field of view and the 8x on the swaro glass makes it very nice... the bulky part is no issue with me
if you want to range farther than 1100 then go with the swaro if not the leica is still great
go with what you can afford
good luck
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264win</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you dont need to go past 1000 -1200 yds i would go with a zeiss . both have great glass ,the zeiss is a little less expensive and more user friendly . but it wont reach out past 1200 yds from what i have seen .
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Mine ranges to 1476 yards. I shoot to 1000 yards, so this is good to go for me, and I can actually see the display!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264win</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if you dont need to go past 1000 -1200 yds i would go with a zeiss . both have great glass ,the zeiss is a little less expensive and more user friendly . but it wont reach out past 1200 yds from what i have seen .
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Mine ranges to 1476 yards. I shoot to 1000 yards, so this is good to go for me, and I can actually see the display!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helidonna</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will consider one on my next purchase, great info. </div></div>
Ever make a decision? Let us know and what you think...
Thanks,
Mike@ CST
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Helidonna</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will consider one on my next purchase, great info. </div></div>
Ever make a decision? Let us know and what you think...
Thanks,
Mike@ CST
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I recently purchased a Laser guide and thought I would share my first ranging experience with you all. First let me say the optics on this are every bit as good as those in the 8x30 slc binoculars. For a range finder that is impressive.
One of the reasons I delayed this purchase for a year or so was I kept reading of other users complaining of the large reticle being hard to target small objects/game. That was quickly put to rest after my first use. The reticle is a little on the large size but it did not hinder my ability to range in the least. I was easily able to center the target in the donut reticle.
Ranging time was also a complaint I had read of, that being from the first trip of the trigger till the range appears in the display. I am not sure what those others are use to but it was every bit as fast as any other range finder I have experience with. Depending on the distance involved the range time was 1 to 2 seconds. I believe some of this depends on how stable unit is at the time. I had instant readings out to about 400 yards, 400 to 900 took about a second and 900 on out took just a little longer but not much.
How did it perform? The smallest target I could find was a raccoon. I zapped him at 588 and was able to continue to get readings on him until he went into cover at 618.
Next up was a Canadian goose at 795 and a sand hill crane to its left at the same distance. I think they were having a property dispute as the goose soon decided to relocate.
I followed deer from 615 on in to 98, that was when the very pregnant doe realized that the camo green blob (me) didn’t quite look right sitting there just outside the tree line and ran/waddled a hasty retreat.
I was hoping to catch some deer farther out but no targets of opportunity presented themselves. So I ranged a few tree lines at 895, 1013 and 1338. A old concrete silo at 1300 something and house a little further but I don’t remember what the exact numbers were.
I was hoping for a range finder that would give readouts on game animals way out there and I am confident that the Swarovski will do that.
I recently purchased a Laser guide and thought I would share my first ranging experience with you all. First let me say the optics on this are every bit as good as those in the 8x30 slc binoculars. For a range finder that is impressive.
One of the reasons I delayed this purchase for a year or so was I kept reading of other users complaining of the large reticle being hard to target small objects/game. That was quickly put to rest after my first use. The reticle is a little on the large size but it did not hinder my ability to range in the least. I was easily able to center the target in the donut reticle.
Ranging time was also a complaint I had read of, that being from the first trip of the trigger till the range appears in the display. I am not sure what those others are use to but it was every bit as fast as any other range finder I have experience with. Depending on the distance involved the range time was 1 to 2 seconds. I believe some of this depends on how stable unit is at the time. I had instant readings out to about 400 yards, 400 to 900 took about a second and 900 on out took just a little longer but not much.
How did it perform? The smallest target I could find was a raccoon. I zapped him at 588 and was able to continue to get readings on him until he went into cover at 618.
Next up was a Canadian goose at 795 and a sand hill crane to its left at the same distance. I think they were having a property dispute as the goose soon decided to relocate.
I followed deer from 615 on in to 98, that was when the very pregnant doe realized that the camo green blob (me) didn’t quite look right sitting there just outside the tree line and ran/waddled a hasty retreat.
I was hoping to catch some deer farther out but no targets of opportunity presented themselves. So I ranged a few tree lines at 895, 1013 and 1338. A old concrete silo at 1300 something and house a little further but I don’t remember what the exact numbers were.
I was hoping for a range finder that would give readouts on game animals way out there and I am confident that the Swarovski will do that.
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