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Swarovski Range Finder?????????
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<blockquote data-quote="ss7mm" data-source="post: 71535" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>Kirby:</p><p></p><p>I have tested the Swarovski side by side with a Leica 1200 scan and the Swaro would range animals and inanimate objects that the Leica couldn't get a reading on. All testing was done with a rock solid rest or a tripod.</p><p></p><p>I have ranged deer at 1104 yards and elk at 1342 yards. This was on the same ridge at the same time, on the same day. They were just on different parts of the opposite ridge. Granted, this was on a day that was slightly overcast so that helps.</p><p></p><p>I have ranged rocks and old barns at ranges up to 1680 yards and more reflective stuff like metal buildings etc. at ranges up to 1950 yards. As you know, the material you are ranging and the angle the laser hits it at also make a big difference. I don't rely too much on the results I get with the very reflective stuff but I sure do like what it does on animals, rocks, trees etc.</p><p></p><p>I know you've heard about the glass in the Swaro unit but it's great to say the least. Comparing the view to the Leica is like night and day. The Swaro unit is typical Swarovski quality. Makes it very easy to use it all day long. The view through the lens is bright, wide and clear!</p><p></p><p>In talking to Swarovski I was told that the delay is to allow the electronics for the laser to fully charge so you get a very accurate reading every time. It does seem to take a second or so longer than the Leica but knowing what the delay is for, I can gladly wait a second or two for the performance it gives.</p><p></p><p>They also told me that you can use their optical doubler on the range finder but that it would probably cut off part of the numbers in the display.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ss7mm, post: 71535, member: 5"] Kirby: I have tested the Swarovski side by side with a Leica 1200 scan and the Swaro would range animals and inanimate objects that the Leica couldn’t get a reading on. All testing was done with a rock solid rest or a tripod. I have ranged deer at 1104 yards and elk at 1342 yards. This was on the same ridge at the same time, on the same day. They were just on different parts of the opposite ridge. Granted, this was on a day that was slightly overcast so that helps. I have ranged rocks and old barns at ranges up to 1680 yards and more reflective stuff like metal buildings etc. at ranges up to 1950 yards. As you know, the material you are ranging and the angle the laser hits it at also make a big difference. I don’t rely too much on the results I get with the very reflective stuff but I sure do like what it does on animals, rocks, trees etc. I know you've heard about the glass in the Swaro unit but it's great to say the least. Comparing the view to the Leica is like night and day. The Swaro unit is typical Swarovski quality. Makes it very easy to use it all day long. The view through the lens is bright, wide and clear! In talking to Swarovski I was told that the delay is to allow the electronics for the laser to fully charge so you get a very accurate reading every time. It does seem to take a second or so longer than the Leica but knowing what the delay is for, I can gladly wait a second or two for the performance it gives. They also told me that you can use their optical doubler on the range finder but that it would probably cut off part of the numbers in the display. [/QUOTE]
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