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 Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Sneaky]
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01/22/18 09:54 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I want a Terrapin, bad. I wish Vextronix would replace it. Nikon is suppose to be unvailing a new LR that will revolutionize the industry....what ever that means. We shall see. For price hard to beat sig on stand alone unit and Lecia on Binos. Been looking hard at the Sig. Looking forward to what Nikon does. Maybe this is it... no mention of ballistic software https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/...ed-rangefinder/
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/23/18 02:26 AM
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Sneaky
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Thanks Bobo. That things looks very promising. I can do without the ballistics software, if it can do everything it claims at that price.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Sneaky]
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01/23/18 02:00 PM
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Thanks Bobo. That things looks very promising. I can do without the ballistics software, if it can do everything it claims at that price. Yelp they nailed price point, Sig might have to up their game.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/23/18 02:08 PM
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J.G.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: J.G.]
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01/23/18 03:30 PM
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Sneaky
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No, and that’s what I’d prefer. But it there isn’t a better bino option, I’m game. Still waiting, though.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: J.G.]
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01/24/18 07:12 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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All be damned, sure is....sorry. Damn motorized monoculars
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/24/18 07:47 PM
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BarneyWho
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I've never regretted purchasing my Leica Geovids. I had the original models and upgraded to the Geovid HD-B model with the ballistic calculator. Haven't used the BC yet, but the ergonomics and HD glass in the B models was worth the up-grade.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: BarneyWho]
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01/24/18 10:05 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I've never regretted purchasing my Leica Geovids. I had the original models and upgraded to the Geovid HD-B model with the ballistic calculator. Haven't used the BC yet, but the ergonomics and HD glass in the B models was worth the up-grade. I preferred the ergonomics of the HD-B over the EL, my current RF is 7x, lecia needs a 12x or 15x in the HD-B
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/24/18 10:12 PM
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Nogalus Prairie
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I'm gonna keep my binos and rangefinders separate. For several reasons, but mainly because RF technology changes way more and faster than bino technology.
I learned long ago you can't reason someone out of something they don't reason themselves into.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Jgraider]
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01/25/18 05:48 AM
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chital_shikari
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The only reason I'd buy the Vortex is because of the warranty. I've had great experience with Nikon customer service...granted, I've never had an issues with their products, but between Vortex and Nikon, I think that they're both solid manufacturers but sometimes one-up each other.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/25/18 01:37 PM
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They look like identical products to me when you see them side by side. Probably made in the same factory to slightly different specs.
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 Re: Range finding binos
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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01/25/18 01:48 PM
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I've never regretted purchasing my Leica Geovids. I had the original models and upgraded to the Geovid HD-B model with the ballistic calculator. Haven't used the BC yet, but the ergonomics and HD glass in the B models was worth the up-grade. I preferred the ergonomics of the HD-B over the EL, my current RF is 7x, lecia needs a 12x or 15x in the HD-B Looks like lecia just dropped a 3000 yard HD-B model
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: BOBO the Clown]
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01/25/18 02:20 PM
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BarneyWho
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I've never regretted purchasing my Leica Geovids. I had the original models and upgraded to the Geovid HD-B model with the ballistic calculator. Haven't used the BC yet, but the ergonomics and HD glass in the B models was worth the up-grade. I preferred the ergonomics of the HD-B over the EL, my current RF is 7x, lecia needs a 12x or 15x in the HD-B Looks like lecia just dropped a 3000 yard HD-B model Yep. Buddy sent me a picture from SHOT Show. He also got industry pricing if you want some. I've ranged cows out to 1200 yards in Paint Rock. I have no need to go past that.
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: BarneyWho]
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01/26/18 02:44 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I've never regretted purchasing my Leica Geovids. I had the original models and upgraded to the Geovid HD-B model with the ballistic calculator. Haven't used the BC yet, but the ergonomics and HD glass in the B models was worth the up-grade. I preferred the ergonomics of the HD-B over the EL, my current RF is 7x, lecia needs a 12x or 15x in the HD-B Looks like lecia just dropped a 3000 yard HD-B model Yep. Buddy sent me a picture from SHOT Show. He also got industry pricing if you want some. I've ranged cows out to 1200 yards in Paint Rock. I have no need to go past that. I’ll wait until they come out with 12x or 15x. No use to range that far, I don’t even own a scope with enough adjustment to get that far much less 2000 yards
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: Buzzsaw]
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01/26/18 03:31 PM
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J.G.
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I do, and I need a laser that will do it!
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Re: Range finding binos
[Re: syncerus]
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04/24/18 06:44 PM
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IMO, RF technology is speeding ahead much faster than bino/glass technology, which is why I've kept them separate. This. I prefer to update separately, although I can certainly understand the appeal of a single unified device. My approach exactly. Much easier to tailor the product to each hunting needs.
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