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  1. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    Opinions vary wildly on the Razor 50. I would guess that is due to sample variation. Some copies are good, others not so much. I have one as well, and my copy is quite good. It has more distortion and lower contrast than the premium spotters in this comparison , but good resolution and...
  2. Matt Cashell

    First wall tent advice needed

    You can make A LOT of more useable space in a wall tent by NOT getting the huge oversized cots. My hunting group have even squeezed four hunters in a 10x10 spike tent by using smaller cots like 28” wide roll-a-cots. It is super tight, so I would recommend going bigger if 4 people are going to...
  3. Matt Cashell

    Does the 6.5 PRC have enough ass?

    OP, First … Welcome to Rokslide. I get the above comment might seem a little sarcastic, but it is only really passive aggressive if you choose to take it that way. I have been an occasionally successful elk hunter, and think this is great advice regardless of caliber. I appreciate that you...
  4. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    Whenever the HD version was released. Mid 2000s I think.
  5. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    You need to compare them under identical environmental conditions. What you can do is borrow another copy (or more) of your spotter, and set up a similar test yourself.
  6. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    Thanks for the kind words. I feel like my review actually falls short of identifying an overall “winner” as I mention in the conclusion they are all winners depending on the hunter’s budget and needs: Kowa 553: Winner for backpack hunters that want a tiny premium ultralight spotter for under...
  7. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    I have seen the Maven S.2 spotter and remember liking the optics a lot. It is quite a bit less expensive than even the 553. It tops out at 27x, though, and would certainly resolve less detail than these other spotters at their higher magnifications.
  8. Matt Cashell

    Why shouldn’t I get the Trijicon TenMile?

    Shouldn’t need to change what you dial based on magnification.
  9. Matt Cashell

    Copper Bullets for Baited Bear?

    Short range + high impact velocity + desire to minimize damage to hide = Perfect use case scenario for monos/ Barnes X bullets.
  10. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    This shows what is really going on at 40x. The magnification is the same. The FOV is very different. Edit: adjusted pics from an estimated scale to the proper scale.
  11. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    No, they are the same size. They just appear larger because they are taking up more of the field of view. Each scope’s digiscoped photos are not to the same scale. I will try to make a diagram explaining what is happening.
  12. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    It is called the Ebbinghaus illusion:
  13. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    It is because the field of view of the Kowa is so much narrower. They are magnified the same (40x).
  14. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    That is an optical illusion because the tree takes up a greater portion of the smaller field of view in the 553.
  15. Matt Cashell

    Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Review/Discussion thread

    Still on the first battery here, even after the cold soak.
  16. Matt Cashell

    Shot Out to Optics Trade Eu - Buy with Confidence

    I would advise caution on that. They were probably unaware this binocular was purchased through the gray market. Swarovski USA does distribute some Kahles optics in the USA and warranties those, but they do not distribute this binocular in the US, that I am aware of. If they do warranty gray...
  17. Matt Cashell

    Starting with 7mm Rem Mag, need suggestions

    The 160 Accubond over Retumbo and F215s is my favorite 7mag recipe.
  18. Matt Cashell

    Swarovski ATC vs. ATS vs. Kowa 553…Updated 4/26/23!

    The review is complete and should publish soon. Can’t wait to hear if you guys take anything away from it! It was a ton of fun.
  19. Matt Cashell

    Zeiss "Lifetime" Warranty - refusal to stand behind its product

    It is unlikely you could get a straight answer from Swarovski, Leica, or anyone else about their raw glass selection/sourcing. The glass being “Schott” tells the end user very little given they offer a wide variety of raw glass to manufacturers. The glass in a GPO product and a top end...
  20. Matt Cashell

    Zeiss "Lifetime" Warranty - refusal to stand behind its product

    I wonder if Meopta would clean and repair this scope/eyepiece for a fee, since they likely manufactured it. All?

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