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new range finding binoculars - Plastikosmd - 04-18-2015
Sprung for a 10x42 Swarovski El range
All I have to say is wow.
For some reason, looking through them, reality looks better!
Amazing glass and very happy. I love the angle feature that shows true range along with visual range
generally I don't shoot beyond 100yrds but it is cool to see the calaulated change in range on a slope
Gonna have a strap mark on my neck from carrying these around the farm
![[Image: 20150418_081207_zpsudz9s2x1.jpg]](http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j5/plastikosmd/binoculars/20150418_081207_zpsudz9s2x1.jpg)
RE: new range finding binoculars - Kurt - 04-18-2015
I would love to have one, but it's out of reach for me. I know a guy that has one and I looked though them and they are a fine set for sure. Let us know when you have a chance getting a distance reading off hair, like Cow, dog or deer not cars or trees to get the maximum range they pick up.
Kurt
RE: new range finding binoculars - Plastikosmd - 04-18-2015
Lol
Will do
I see them used from time to time, will let u know if I see them for cheap
RE: new range finding binoculars - Stephen Borud - 04-18-2015
Good glass! I've looked through a set as well, very nice!
RE: new range finding binoculars - Don McDowell - 04-18-2015
I have a set of the Burris range finding binoculars that have been a great service to me for about 10 years now. I would like to have a pair that are less bulky someday.
RE: new range finding binoculars - Stephen Borud - 04-19-2015
Yes that is the problem with this style of range/binocs, they can get a bit heavy around the neck. I use a set of 10-40 Zeiss Binocs and a small Lieca range finder that goes in my vest pocket. It's very comfortable and easy to get out.
RE: new range finding binoculars - Don McDowell - 04-19-2015
Leupold had some at the same time Burris came out with these, but they put a pink read out in the dumb things and you get against a light background and lots of luck trying to figure out what it said.
RE: new range finding binoculars - Stephen Borud - 04-19-2015
Ya pink would not be a good color
RE: new range finding binoculars - Plastikosmd - 04-20-2015
These rant too bad for weight, esp for the optics.
I sling over neck and one shoulder, leaving under armpit for long walks. Seems to ride better
These use red and can control brightness.
I did discover something cool. I am very right eye dominant.
Bino display is in left side. Under usual circumstances it appears right in middle as if seeing it with both eyes. However if I am shooting, using my right eye then go to look through them and use range finder, I can't see it, or have to concentrate to look through both eyes. Wild!
Funny how u can train yourself, it is like I am not even using my left eye after I shoot
RE: new range finding binoculars - Don McDowell - 04-20-2015
I like the Crooked Horn bino harness.