Have been out in the field a hand full of times. Everything as advertised from Swaro, just wanting to go NL route. Would entertain trade for NL’s in like new condition 10’s or 12’s. Will sell for $3,050.
For the most part bone out, but the bulls we shoot are in a crap hole. We hang the quarters then cut the bone out, letting gravity do the work. fast and clean
If we are shooting cows, usually <1 from the road, we will leave bone in.
I have had my regular buckles for 5 years now, no complaints, they are beefy. I had a metcalf before my SG, the autolocks were cool until they freeze.
If i was strapping on sheds a lot or awkward loads i could see a benefit.
While in college we would go into the library and scour over the oversized topo maps. Take pictures of said maps. Then take those pictures out into the field.
Studied way more maps than any other literature in college.... 😂
As buyer i offer to handle the shipping. This let’s me get their name, address and email. Not saying this is fool proof, but for big ticket items it has worked for me. PayPal is very good about protecting the buyer with G&S.
There will be people out and about for sure. Most everyone has spring fever this time of the year.
Some bigger bulls we be dropping, most will still be packing as @Ross documented.
I guess im confused with where the "better value" is, then? Cheaper doesn't equate better value. 100% agree that only the user can define what price he's willing to pay to make it worth his while. But if you buy NL's and have them for the rest of your life, pretty good investment. Same could be...
+1
added things: 2014 model will have SV, if for some reason they dont work for your eyes, re-sell will be very easy.
Go test a bunch out on tripod at lowlight from sportsmans etc...
Personal bias, have 10x42 and x50 els, i think buying for "used" prices they are tough to beat.
Anyone got eyes thru this spotter yet?
For comp guys, i could see the draw to having the extra fixed 22x eyepiece.
Spec wise it looks like its on par, looking for reviews of who has had hands on one.
https://www.revicoptics.com/observation
I was in this position last year. Our baby was born a week before opener.... I live about an hour away from from where we hunt. I hunted more days last year than i ever have in a season last year. A different kind of season for me tho, didn't do any overnighters, back at home every night to...