Thread: Swarovski EL Range 10x42 LRF +Tracking Assistant Binocular

Originally Posted by Southcity

Maybe for a different perspective. I have had Swarovski binos since 1993. Only replaced them with 10 x 40 EL’s in 2015. My son now uses my old 8x30 SLC’s.
I also have a Leica range finder. The issue I have with combo glasses and range finders is the technology leaps and bounds happening. Just look at the Leica range finder models over the last 6 or 7 years. 1200, 1600, 2000, 2800 etc.
So my point is this. When you invest 3 to 4 k on glasses you are likely to have them for 20 years. What will the range finder technology be like then? I would rather simple update my range finder in the future not a combo. Just my 2 cents worth.
I am a Swaro fan. I also own 10x30 ELs and a BTX spotting scope.

A very valid point on the technology. When I upgraded my leicas a year ago I replaced them with Kahles. Much cheaper great glass and functional etc. They lasted 3 weeks. Brought the swaros and sold the kahles. Why? I want the best glass possible. That’s number one for me as a hunter. If you can’t spot them you can’t shoot them. The rangefinder part is secondary. In 2005 when I started into LR shooting I had a handheld Leica rangefinder and some kahles binos. I definitely prefer the rangefinder in the binos rather than mucking around with more gear. As I’ve gotten older I like to just keep it simple. All I want to know is yards so for me the el range non ta was the logical move.
I can’t see much changing in my style of hunting in the next 20 years except for possibly getting lazier