I see they are discontinuing the swarovski el range.

[cerec_cat]

Now I am really confused. Should I get some el's with a separate rangefinder, a different brand of rangefinder binos ie zeiss or leica, or wait to see the new swarovski offering?

 

[colonel00]

Well, if you are interested, check the link in my signature. My buddy had me list his EL Range binos here for sale. I am sure he would listen to reasonable offers.

 

[cerec_cat]

Well, if you are interested, check the link in my signature. My buddy had me list his EL Range binos here for sale. I am sure he would listen to reasonable offers.

Kind of hate buying something discontinued, why is he selling?

 

[colonel00]

I just think that he can't justify keeping them. Living here in Kansas, aside from some whitetail hunting, he only goes on a backcountry or long range hunt every year or every other year. The binos are awesome but it's a lot of money tied up in something just sitting in the closet most of the year. Same reason I haven't bough them of of him and similar reasoning as to why I still cannot pull the trigger on a nice spotting scope.

 

[Retterath]

Does anyone know why they are discontinued this model? Are they having problems? That surprises me because having a bino/rangefinder is very nice.

 

[RosinBag]

I would bet they are redesigning theirs. It wasn't Bowhunter friendly, it wasn't accurate for bow hunters due to the formula to convert meters to yards and I don't think it sold very well.

 

[WRO]

As I understand it, the new model will be out in march/april with some tweaks, no details released yet.

They've sold like hot cakes and have been very successful. As I understand it, there is some exciting stuff coming out. As for bow hunters, it just skipped a yard on the 7's or 9's as I remember it.. Not really that much of an issue, the issue was the 33 yard minimum range.

 

[Kody]

I have heard that they are getting out of the rangefinders all together. I am not sure if there is truth to that.

 

[colonel00]

Does anyone have an actual link to any announcement of this? I want to pass the info on to my buddy.

 

[Shrek]

They weren't really competitive with the Leica rangefinder technology so I'm betting you will see a new model handheld and binocular integrated rangefinder. I can't see swarovski leaving the market or settling for second place.

 

[cerec_cat]

I like the concept of the combo unit. I worry that if there was to be a problem, it would be on the rangefinder end. Do you guys recommend the combo or separate optics?

 

[Retterath]

Another think that I heard was that the angle inclination didn't consider angle till 100 yards unless that was the Leica geovid B's

 

[RosinBag]

The Swaros had no inclination adjustment until after 100, from 50-100 yards they could be up to 2 yards off. This was due to the conversion from meters to yards. This made it a good product for rifle hunters but it fell short with bow hunters.

 

[actionshooter]

I wonder if the price on the older models will come down when the new ones come out. I have been looking at these, but....ouch

 

[Shrek]

The laser guides have been gone from most online retailers for months now so I wouldn't count on a lot of inventory being dumped. There might be a deal to be had here or there though.

 

[jwb300]

Keen to see a link to this announcement?

They are still listed on their website.

http://aa.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/el-range-c200102/el-range-8x42-p5006155

Cheers,
James

 

[Shrek]

I think the announcement went to dealers to let them know to move their inventory. Nothing has been said about the Lazer Guides either but they are out of stock most places I've looked. You will see new products soon but they are trying to sell all existing inventory beforehand.

 

[jwb300]

Cheers mate

 

[rodney482]

I do know there are patents involved with binoculars with built in RF. Swarovski does not hold the patent.

 

[BackcountryMT]

I do know there are patents involved with binoculars with built in RF. Swarovski does not hold the patent.

Which is why there minimum range started at 33 yards

I wish you could just pair a Leica RF with the Swaro glass.