It’s a sickness

[Browninglover1]

I saw my first set of Swaro binos in 1999 while on a mule deer hunt when I was 12 years old. One day I swore I’d own a set and it took me a long time to make it happen. Then suddenly out of nowhere I developed a collection.

It’s a sickness and I think the only cure would be a set of NL Pure 8x42….



15x56 SLC HD, 12x42 NL Pure, 8.5x42 EL Gen 1, 8x32 EL Gen 1, 10x32 EL Gen 1

 

[hoooogan]

Cant find a cure if you don't try

 

[Browninglover1]

Cant find a cure if you don't try

I need more of this attitude in my life! haha

 

[hoooogan]

I need more of this attitude in my life! haha

If I'm being honest, this attitude is a legitimate problem. Bought my first rifle just over a year ago. I now have four rifles, five pistols, and all the reloading, range and hunting equipment one could ever need.... Still looking for that cure, but its been a fun search.

 

[Browninglover1]

If I'm being honest, this attitude is a legitimate problem. Bought my first rifle just over a year ago. I now have four rifles, five pistols, and all the reloading, range and hunting equipment one could ever need.... Still looking for that cure, but its been a fun search.

If you're like me, you'll find the temporary cure is chasing other hobbies

My shooting hobby was laid by the wayside while I dove head in to fly fishing, now I'm feeling the itch to shoot again so the cure must be fading.

 

[IdahoBeav]

If you're like me, you'll find the temporary cure is chasing other hobbies

My shooting hobby was laid by the wayside while I dove head in to fly fishing, now I'm feeling the itch to shoot again so the cure must be fading.

Winston and Scott rods are very addicting.

 

[hoooogan]

If you're like me, you'll find the temporary cure is chasing other hobbies

My shooting hobby was laid by the wayside while I dove head in to fly fishing, now I'm feeling the itch to shoot again so the cure must be fading.

I come from the offroading/camping/overland scene. This was supposed to be my "cheaper" hobby.

"Just one cool suppressed lever action rifle wouldn't hurt". LIES!

 

[Wrench]

No range Ta's?

 

[Browninglover1]

No range Ta's?

Haven't found a good deal on a set yet. I also think I'd go the new Revic's if I went with a RF Bino.

 

[Salmon River Solutions]

I got my first Swaro 2 years ago. NL 12's. Last year I got the ATX 85, and this year I got EL 12's.

This is by far my most expensive hobby.

Ken

 

[Browninglover1]

I got my first Swaro 2 years ago. NL 12's. Last year I got the ATX 85, and this year I got EL 12's.

This is by far my most expensive hobby.

Ken

That's a dang fine collection! Are your EL 12's the Range Finder version?

 

[Fritz D]

Nice collection. My first Swaro Bino was a first Gen EL 10x42 I bought in 2002 for the then princely sum of $1300.
I’m now giving serious consideration to a NL 14x52. At the better part of 4 grand, I’ve owned cars that cost less.
Yeah, it’s a sickness.

 

[Browninglover1]

Nice collection. My first Swaro Bino was a first Gen EL 10x42 I bought in 2002 for the then princely sum of $1300.
I’m now giving serious consideration to a NL 14x52. At the better part of 4 grand, I’ve owned cars that cost less.
Yeah, it’s a sickness.

My first set was the 8x30 SLC for $500. Then I got the 8x32 EL that I traded for $600 worth of other stuff. That great deal on the EL cost me a lot of money since

 

[RWT]

There is a cure. Vote democrat. They take the collection as a tax.
Just bought my first pair of Swaros. Now I want the 15’s

 

[HuntHarder]

Dude, if i kept all the pairs of swaros I've owned over the years, one might commit me. One of my all time favorites were the 8.5x42 els. I actually regret getting rid of my 8x32 els. Loved those too.

 

[4cMuley]

If you're like me, you'll find the temporary cure is chasing other hobbies

My shooting hobby was laid by the wayside while I dove head in to fly fishing, now I'm feeling the itch to shoot again so the cure must be fading.

Just don’t look down on those of us that don’t fly fish and also like to keep a few legal fish. Godspeed my friend! Haha

 

[Moccasin]

My first set was the 8x30 SLC for $500.

Mine too, new old stock for maybe $750. They were unlike any view I had seen at the time. Still have them and will pass them on to the next generation.

 

[Browninglover1]

Dude, if i kept all the pairs of swaros I've owned over the years, one might commit me. One of my all time favorites were the 8.5x42 els. I actually regret getting rid of my 8x32 els. Loved those too.

The 8x32 are the most “comfy” view I’ve ever experienced. I’m assuming the 8.5 will be similar but I’ve only owned them a few days and it’s dark by the time I get home and have time to play around with optics.

 

[Browninglover1]

Just don’t look down on those of us that don’t fly fish and also like to keep a few legal fish. Godspeed my friend! Haha

I keep a limit every now and then too. Fisheries need more fish removed in most places in the west.

I picked up some conventional tackle to bass fish, even though it felt dirty. I will feel really dirty if I start using those rods for trout

 

[ozyclint]

Not even a pair of porro prism Habicht's?

And you call yourself a Swaro collector.