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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8626431 06/23/22 11:16 AM
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Go hunting with Bobo, maybe you'll "find" some things.

Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Hudbone] #8626794 06/23/22 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Hudbone
Go hunting with Bobo, maybe you'll "find" some things.


Then STX would have like three rangefinder and 10 pairs of gloves… ok maybe the range finders, he actually found that many gloves


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8627450 06/24/22 05:08 PM
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Anybody know how to set up a GoFundMe account?

Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Hudbone] #8627607 06/24/22 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hudbone
Anybody know how to set up a GoFundMe account?


For Bobo or freerange? wink


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Judd] #8627915 06/25/22 03:52 AM
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Anybody know how to set up a GoFundMe account?


For Bobo or freerange? wink


Free range, let’s be honest I’d loose it anyway


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8628406 06/25/22 11:51 PM
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Help an old man see better, and other mundane musings

Feel free to share this link and lets see what we can run this up to cheers



PS. I know FR does not need the money help, this is more about having a fun time and seeing what can happen. Any proceeds will readily be given away.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Texas buckeye] #8628499 06/26/22 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas buckeye
Help an old man see better, and other mundane musings

Feel free to share this link and lets see what we can run this up to cheers



PS. I know FR does not need the money help, this is more about having a fun time and seeing what can happen. Any proceeds will readily be given away.



rofl


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8629738 06/27/22 08:03 PM
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Still undecided but seems like I’ll hold off for now. Really think the Leica 10x40 3200 RF would be good except uncertain if I would like the extra size and weight. Hoping to get a pair or comparable in my hands in the field.

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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8629791 06/27/22 09:31 PM
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Where are you located?

I have those, you could use and see what you see. There's lines of sight over a mile pretty close to my place.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: J.G.] #8629821 06/27/22 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FiremanJG
Where are you located?

I have those, you could use and see what you see. There's lines of sight over a mile pretty close to my place.

That’s a smokin good offer Free!



Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: J.G.] #8629921 06/28/22 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FiremanJG
Where are you located?

I have those, you could use and see what you see. There's lines of sight over a mile pretty close to my place.

Fireman, I really really appreciate that offer. I will probably take you up on it. I go through Greenville and on through Sherman somewhat regular so you shouldnt be too far off course. Otherwise, you are two hours away and I would make that drive if needed. Ive been wanting to meet you anyway. Maybe Ill bring a rifle or two and kill two birds with one stone. Probably needs to be low light to really get a good test.
Ill probably pm you.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8629975 06/28/22 01:27 AM
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I have both the Swaro TA and the 8x10 Leica Pros. I travel all over Texas but not sure exactly what part of Texas you’re in....
I assume somewhere out west? I have a trip to Odessa planned for next week and would be happy to travel a reasonable distance for you to try them.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8630026 06/28/22 02:19 AM
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He is on the opposite side of the state DStroud., without giving any particulars

Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8630319 06/28/22 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by freerange
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Where are you located?

I have those, you could use and see what you see. There's lines of sight over a mile pretty close to my place.

Fireman, I really really appreciate that offer. I will probably take you up on it. I go through Greenville and on through Sherman somewhat regular so you shouldnt be too far off course. Otherwise, you are two hours away and I would make that drive if needed. Ive been wanting to meet you anyway. Maybe Ill bring a rifle or two and kill two birds with one stone. Probably needs to be low light to really get a good test.
Ill probably pm you.


Greenville to Sherman you pass within 2 miles of me on SH 11.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8630337 06/28/22 03:15 PM
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Have you looked ta the newer Leica Geovid Pro 32s ?

Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8630352 06/28/22 03:44 PM
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>Fireman, I sent you a pm.
>Wytex, the Leica Pro 32s are 8x arent they. Ive always used 10x and not sure I could change. However, they are smaller so I havent completely ruled them out. DStroud offered to show me his pair so I may take a look. I always carry a camera that zooms to 125x(use like spotter and often carry spotter also), so maybe I dont need the 10x....


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: DStroud] #8630357 06/28/22 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DStroud
I have both the Swaro TA and the 8x10 Leica Pros. I travel all over Texas but not sure exactly what part of Texas you’re in....
I assume somewhere out west? I have a trip to Odessa planned for next week and would be happy to travel a reasonable distance for you to try them.

DStroud, thanks very much for that kind offer. If we can work something out, you wont have to be the one doing any extra driving.
You said "8x10" but you meant 8x32, correct? Im sending you a PM.


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8630825 06/29/22 04:52 AM
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Sorry might have missed you wanted 10x.
I've looked through the older Leica rangefinding binos and while nice they weighed a lot.
My 10x42 SLCs work for glassing and a cheaper Leupold 1600 ranger finder works well enough.
Spouse acquired a Gunwerks G something a few years back and the laser in it is impressive.

Good luck with your search and choice, nice offer above.

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If you have the time and are interested in the Leica Pro’s 8x32 here is as thorough as a review as you can possibly get.

https://www.snipershide.com/precisi...32-laser-rangefinding-binoculars-review/


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8632960 07/02/22 03:09 AM
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DStroud, I read a long time on that review and skipped over a bunch I wasn’t interested in. Then I realized I was just on the “introduction”. Goodness, must be longest review ever. I’ll get back to it and maybe get through by Tues. Thanks


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: freerange] #8634444 07/04/22 11:01 PM
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I’ve had two real nice offers from forum members to let me try out their binos. One I tried out yesterday and another one scheduled for tomorrow. I’ll give a report afterwards on both after tomorrow.
I’ve got my eye chart ready to use-wish I had it yesterday.

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You’ve got to much free time on your hands roflmao 5 pages and no purchase yet, it’s just money so buy something already woot

Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Ol Thumper] #8634685 07/05/22 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Ol Thumper
You’ve got to much free time on your hands roflmao 5 pages and no purchase yet, it’s just money so buy something already woot


We have progression


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Re: Swaro EL Range Bino 10x42...Advise [Re: Ol Thumper] #8634823 07/05/22 04:54 PM
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You’ve got to much free time on your hands roflmao 5 pages and no purchase yet, it’s just money so buy something already woot

You can’t take it with you!



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