Rangefinder Bino alternative??

pschultheis · Jan 23, 2008

This is my situation. I currently have Swaros 10x50s that I love but find myself bow hunting more then anything these days. I am aware of my option with Leica BRFs but have a few real problems with them.

1. Ergonomically they do not work well for me with the button being on the left side. In a stalking situation I struggle pushing that button without switching my bow to my other hand.

2. I do not find that the optics is as good as my Swaro's. This is my opinion and my eyes only.

3. Price, I struggle spending $2000 or more on a product when I think they are ergonomically flawed and have lesser optics then what I already own.

Now, that all being said, I can't be the only one who feels this way. Not to mention there has to be a market for this product in that other companies are trying to develop something to compete with. Is there anything on the horizon? Vortex maybe?

I was just hoping that someone here was in the know more then I am.

Thank for your input,

Paul

Hardway · Jan 23, 2008

LAST EDITED ON Jan-23-08 AT 07:33PM (MST)[p]Leupold, 9x32's I think....http://leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/rangefinders/rxb-iv-range-finding-binoculars/

pschultheis · Jan 23, 2008

>LAST EDITED ON Jan-23-08
>AT 07:33?PM (MST)
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>Leupold, 9x32's I think....http://leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/rangefinders/rxb-iv-range-finding-binoculars/

I have actually tried these down at the local shop. I could not get them to even focus for me. I would not consider these a true bino. Instead, a two eyed rangefinder.

Anyone else have experience with these? SHould I give them another look?

Foreman4x4 · Jan 23, 2008

There's one game in town.....

WAstickslinger · Jul 20, 2008

Anyone else have any experience with this product. I am in the market but cannot afford the Leica.

dryflyelk · Jul 21, 2008

Wrong...there is another game in town, albeit a very expensive option. http://www.binoculars.com/binocular...ssvictoryrf8x45laserrangefinderbinoculars.cfm

I have the geovids. I have the same complaint about the position of the button. The optics, however, are as good as any. I'd recommend them to anyone.

Foreman4x4 · Jul 21, 2008

Those weren't out in January. I have Geovids also and wouldn't trade them for anything.

Cali4x4 · Jul 21, 2008

None of the range finding bins have angle componsation.

WAstickslinger · Jul 22, 2008

actually if I read correctly the Leupold has the angle compensation. The guy at Cabelas said they get accurate readings on game size objects to about 800 yards. I realize the glass may not be as good or even close to the Leica but the Leupold has always been a good brand and they really stand behind their product.Plus it is almost $2K still in my pocket vs. the Leica. Anyone have the Leupold rangefinder bino that would care to comment on them.