Rangefinding Binoculars

[cuerro viejo]

A long time ago I stopped taking multiple binoculars when Coues hunting. Just not enough "what is that right there" instances where I need to look with my Sig 7X RF, Viper HD 8, or SLC 10s to make it worth carrying them (binoculars - still need my RF). Just about everyone I hunt Coues with only take their 15s and maybe a spotting scope. For big country it just makes sense to take a single optic with RF to handle the glassing needs.

My SLC 15s and Sig 7x RF are 54 ounces. The Geovid R 15 is 46 ounces. Not much weight saved going with just the Geovid R 15s; realistically the Sig 7X RF would stay in my back in case of emergency as 8 ounces isn't a back breaker so it'd be a wash. My SLC 15s and the Geovid R 10 would be 80 ounces. Big increase in weight for marginal gains in ranging over my current Sig (can go on a tripod for stability). This excludes the tripod, head, and spotting scope.

We'll often see a Coues buck clear as day in the 15s and not be able to see it in other optics (typically an out-of-state friend with 8-10x). This can be due to lower magnification and/or clarity of glass. The deer I usually want to shoot are not standing broadside with a neon sign say "Here I am". The buggers tend to be bedded and/or mostly obscured. Problem is worse with some rifle scopes but that is another conversation.

My Sig 7x RF has served me well overall as I typically can get a good enough reading to make a reasonably accurate shot. I've also been burned by unknowingly ranging the wrong thing. My friends' Geovid R 15s has saved my butt a couple of times in wonky terrain and crazy vegetation scenarios.

If I was starting out from scratch I'd just grab Geovid R 10s and Geovid R 15s and call it a day. Bit more complicated now that I already have SLC 10s and 15s and replacing them is a tall order (emotional attachment).

8-10x RF binoculars are fine for this:
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You want 15x RF:
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My sig 7x 2200 cost me an animal. Plenty of light with 11x45 Maven and swaro 65mm but not enough to see in sig 7x rangefinder to get a range

Switched to 10x40 GPO range(26oz’s) and 14x NL pures(36oz). Hard to beat combo

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

If I was starting out from scratch I'd just grab Geovid R 10s and Geovid R 15s and call it a day. Bit more complicated now that I already have SLC 10s and 15s and replacing them is a tall order (emotional attachment).

Same sentiment except older EL 10 and 15 SLC.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Same sentiment except older EL 10 and 15 SLC.

Hard to move on from proven winners that still are winning.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

My sig 7x 2200 cost me an animal. Plenty of light with 11x45 Maven and swaro 65mm but not enough to see in sig 7x rangefinder to get a range

Switched to 10x40 GPO range(26oz’s) and 14x NL pures(36oz). Hard to beat combo

Not saying everything is gospel and 100% foolproof as there are way too many variables.

Any chance you've compared the GPO RF to the Geovid R (10x on both)?

 

[cuerro viejo]

Not saying everything is gospel and 100% foolproof as there are way too many variables.

Any chance you've compared the GPO RF to the Geovid R (10x on both)?

Oh I know, I’m just relaying, why I ended up making the jump. I about lost it on side of a hill

I had decided I was going to get 12x el range but 14x NL broke me on that one, so I went for the compromise on no ballistics and less weight

The new Geovid R in my eyes has better glass than the pro,3200, and 2200. Not sure why, as maybe it is a smaller coating area since it displays less info. Geo R are very similar to el ranges to me with touch better tone.

To the GPO-
The glass is better in the Geo R but laser in Geovid isn’t as robust rain/fog and speed as GPO But it’s not a huge difference. I only took both to about 2k though.

If you don’t care about weight and want the best glass Geo R, if you do care about weight and want close enough glass, the GPO.

if I had to rank glass in combo unit
New Geo R
El
Lecia pro/revic
GPO
Lecia HD2200/3200
New sig
vortex
Old sig

I can spend all day behind the little GPO’s and no issue, but I use NL as much as possible

 

[HuntHarder]

My priorities would be glass #1, accurate ballistics #2, speed of ballistics #3. Let's say, price is sub $4k. My primary use would be hunting 90% of the time. I may get lost and shoot a competition every so often tho.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

It is expensive to spend time on Rokslide. Just ordered the Leica Geovid R 10x42 from Euro Optic. Sadly the RokSlide50 $50 off coupon didn't work on them. At least the RokSlide25 code worked.

 

[cuerro viejo]

My priorities would be glass #1, accurate ballistics #2, speed of ballistics #3. Let's say, price is sub $4k. My primary use would be hunting 90% of the time. I may get lost and shoot a competition every so often tho.

For 4k you get:
10x40 GP0’s and 14x NL purses and density altitude and shooter app on you phone and col-tac cut card… and box or two of ammo.

 

[HuntHarder]

Basically my way of saying $$$ is low priority..

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Oh I know, I’m just relaying, why I ended up making the jump. I about lost it on side of a hill

I had decided I was going to get 12x el range but 14x NL broke me on that one, so I went for the compromise on no ballistics and less weight

The new Geovid R in my eyes has better glass than the pro,3200, and 2200. Not sure why, as maybe it is a smaller coating area since it displays less info. Geo R are very similar to el ranges to me with touch better tone.

To the GPO-
The glass is better in the Geo R but laser in Geovid isn’t as robust rain/fog and speed as GPO But it’s not a huge difference. I only took both to about 2k though.

If you don’t care about weight and want the best glass Geo R, if you do care about weight and want close enough glass, the GPO.

if I had to rank glass in combo unit
New Geo R
El
Lecia pro/revic
GPO
Lecia HD2200/3200
New sig
vortex
Old sig

I can spend all day behind the little GPO’s and no issue, but I use NL as much as possible

Appreciate it.

 

[bojangles808]

If I was starting out from scratch I'd just grab Geovid R 10s and Geovid R 15s and call it a day. Bit more complicated now that I already have SLC 10s and 15s and replacing them is a tall order (emotional attachment).

Good breakdown ty. this is what I'm struggling with rn as I have geovid R 10s, do I go mini spotter or pair them with non RF 15s.

 

[Titanmoose]

I just sold my Vortex Fury AB’s and bought the Leica AB+’s.

I know the vortex is slow and glass in that bottom rung with sigs. But I will say , the ability to include a wind call with a button and a cheap kestrel no matter what direct you are looking is pretty awesome and no need to an app or phone input.

I do not know if other products offer the point and shoot and button to add wind calls to your ballistics in glass but it’s a distinct advantage when time matters or adrenaline is flowing.

Excited to try out the Leica’s.

 

[86indy]

How did you end up liking them?

Forewarning I am a complete novice coming diamondbacks with no other experience in “alpha glass”

The glass seems to be to be better quality low light and crisper images at that time. Range finder has worked well as far as I’ve tested (800ish yards) verified with onx pins vs deer on tree lines. In hand they feel a little chunky but it works for me since I have larger hands. They ride well in the medium marsupial harness. I am quickly seeing the advantages of not leaving a target to pickup a range finder and having to reacquire it with lower magnification.

I wanted a step up in glass and wanted to upgrade from a cheapo range finder. They accomplish this and I am very pleased.


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[HuntHarder]

Based on some initial reports of improved glass in the gen 2 Revics, I am going to wait and check those out. On paper, they seem to check the most amount of boxes.

 

[powpowpowers]

It is expensive to spend time on Rokslide. Just ordered the Leica Geovid R 10x42 from Euro Optic. Sadly the RokSlide50 $50 off coupon didn't work on them. At least the RokSlide25 code worked.

Right? I made the jump for Geovid R 8x56s earlier this year and I think (hope) you find they are worth every penny. Absolutely love mine.