Outdoorsman Bino Stud for EL's

[JBivens]

Does anyone have any negative's about going this route? or have a better idea? I have the swaro bino adapter and I am not a fan.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Have not tried either of them personally, but been looking into the options for a little while now and I think I'm going to send mine to KDC and have their version installed. Price is about the same, but I like the way it mounts better, turnaround time is super fast, and its lighter.

Unless someone changes my mind.. but it seems the guys that have actually used both prefer the KDC.

 

[Brian Fahs]

I went the outdoorsmans stud route. I highly recommend it. No negatives here.

 

[Trr15]

I have the Outdoorsman's stud on 2 sets of ELs and had one on a set of 15x Zeiss i had as well. I don't have much experience with any other setup, but I can't imagine anything being simpler or more effective. Their customer service is top notch as well. Very pleased.

 

[MattB355]

The outdoorsmans stuff is pricey but the stud is a great addition to the Swaro EL's. and works great. It is a permanent piece that is fully warrantied by Swarovski. It takes so long as they transport the binos from fountain hills, AZ to Payson, AZ once per week as that is where their machine shop supplier is located. They pick up once per week at the same time they drop off (I believe on thurs). The stud is a press fit that requires a special jig to hold the binos so they keep their collimation while the old stud is pressed out and the new one is pressed in. I have no idea why Swarovski does not include a threaded 1/4 adapter on their EL's as they do with the SLC's.

 

[JBivens]

Have not tried either of them personally, but been looking into the options for a little while now and I think I'm going to send mine to KDC and have their version installed. Price is about the same, but I like the way it mounts better, turnaround time is super fast, and its lighter.

Unless someone changes my mind.. but it seems the guys that have actually used both prefer the KDC.

Does KDC have a solution for EL's? Seems the only cover the SLC for Swaro.

 

[JBivens]

The outdoorsmans stuff is pricey but the stud is a great addition to the Swaro EL's. and works great. It is a permanent piece that is fully warrantied by Swarovski. It takes so long as they transport the binos from fountain hills, AZ to Payson, AZ once per week as that is where their machine shop supplier is located. They pick up once per week at the same time they drop off (I believe on thurs). The stud is a press fit that requires a special jig to hold the binos so they keep their collimation while the old stud is pressed out and the new one is pressed in. I have no idea why Swarovski does not include a threaded 1/4 adapter on their EL's as they do with the SLC's.

Appreciate the information. Cannot seem to find any negatives.

 

[JMDavies]

You can't go wrong with the stud.

 

[cjl2010]

Appreciate the information. Cannot seem to find any negatives.

I work about 1.5 miles from RCM who installs the studs. I can’t imagine a better way of mounting binoculars. As mentioned you keep your warranty as well which is huge.

 

[Brewski]

I run 8.5x42 els with the outdoorsmans stud and pistol grip. The system works great and I am happy with it but two downsides: cost and the stud is mounted far forward on the els vs the slc or other binos. So when glassing with a tripod you have to move your body and head around more, this didn't seem like a big deal at first but is noticeable enough to be a con.

 

[nrh6.7]

No experience with kdc, but always hear good things. Had outdoorsmans stud put in my 8x32 and 12x50's and couldn't be happier. Their system is incredibly versatile.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Does KDC have a solution for EL's? Seems the only cover the SLC for Swaro.

Yep, they do an install similar to Outdoorsmans. Sits behind the front hinge.

 

[BRTreedogs]

The negative is paying the shipping insurance to send them lol

 

[MidGAHunter]

The negative is paying the shipping insurance to send them lol

^^^ This is the only negative I found as well.

 

[Brooks]

Never heard of KDC but I have the Outdoorsmans on my EL’s and really like it, would never want to not have it. Rock solid !!

 

[brsnow]

The customer service from outdoorsman is outstanding.

 

[RS3579]

If the KDC is installed does it void all Swarovski warranty? I know the Outdoorsman is still covered.

 

[skierhs]

Let me start by saying a am a huge fan of the outdoors mans bino stud. I run 10x,15x on it and wouldn’t switch. If I had to come up with a negative it would be the following:

The negative is that it is not designed for that? I have heard stories about the bino being on a tripod, falling over and snapping the bridge. If that happens then you’re out of warranty since they won’t honor such a change to the binos done by a third party. By itself the mount is okay but if it falls or substantial pressure is applied you may be out a nice set of bino’s with no help.

 

[skierhs]

If the KDC is installed does it void all Swarovski warranty? I know the Outdoorsman is still covered.

I believe it does from what I could find.

 

[Travis2282]

Not on EL but love mine on my SLC!