Revic BLR10b Rangefinding Binoculars

[theotherlandon]

I ordered up a pair of these to use for most scenarios. I’ve always missed having a ranging bino. But I’ve been pairing the NL pures with the BR4 for the last two years and have been really happy with that combo. I have yet to lose any shot opportunities by having separate platforms. Almost all of my hunting is long range glassing and then a calculated move to close distance and kill the animals. If I only hunted within range of making shots (sub 1000 yards) there would be no need for anything other than an RF bino. But my hunts are 99% glassing and 1% ranging and killing. I just personally like the separate units for that.

I’ve always thought this too. I used to have Fury’s and much prefer running a bino and a separate rangefinder now. I’m spending so much more time using them to glass and NOT range that the horrible ergonomics, size, and weight of RF binos is not worth it. Especially when I can pull out my rangefinder form my harness and get a range in just a few more seconds.

 

[Formidilosus]

@PNWGATOR pinged me for an update and reminder on cold soak performance. These binos stay outside- I do not bring them inside at all.



First button push and immediate return to the top of the mountain-




From over 100° F to -26° F these bino LRF’s have functioned flawlessly.

 

[id_jon]

After yet another battery swap in my Leicas, the blr10s are looking mighty tempting.

 

[Formidilosus]

After yet another battery swap in my Leicas, the blr10s are looking mighty tempting.

Interestingly I haven’t had the cold soak issues with recent Leica BRF’s, but the Geovid Pro’s do go through batteries every week or so in cold weather. In comparison, I believe I am still the original battery in the Revics someday- 8 months of near daily use.

 

[theotherlandon]

I have a pair for sale now if anyone is interested. They have never been used and have only been taken out of the box for photos. Shoot me a message if you’re interested. $2250

 

[Thejet]

anyone else find them impossible to focus? Tried two pairs thinking it was a bad pair, maybe it’s just me.

 

[cubdriver84d]

Didn't watch the whole thing but Revic came out on top in this comparison.

 

[Kelltek23]

I have a pair for sale now if anyone is interested. They have never been used and have only been taken out of the box for photos. Shoot me a message if you’re interested. $2250

You still have these for sale?

 

[theotherlandon]

You still have these for sale?

No

 

[neilv]

I just got the Revic range finder only - has a ballistic app for quick adjustments in the field - still in the set up process but super impressed so far.

 

[blairmckenzie1]

Bought a set a few months ago, really happy with my choice. Shot a NRL Hunter-like match today and I really like the speed of ranging and how quick it returns dope.

I am however having a hard time getting the dope set up correctly. I put two different guns data in (7mag/195eol and 260rem/140rdf). Trued the 7 mag and it seemed good. Cant get the 260 to true up and spit out good dope. It either tells me my MV is like 300 fps slower or my BC is .120 lower. I understand a 100 fps or .020-.040 change in BC. It also does a weird thing where I true it a distance, say 920 yards to 6.5 mils. if i re-range that same target that I just told it should be 6.5mils it will tell me to hold 6.3.

I made a mistake getting ready for the match I shot today and left it set for 7mag while shooting my 260 and it was actually spot on out to 700ish yards and then was .2 low. I shot the match today with 7mag dope while shooting a my 260 and added .2 past 700.

 

[pattimusprime22]

@Formidilosus Thanks for the review, I just picked up a pair and looking forward to receiving them. It seems Revic suggests using non-magnetic closure bino harness for the BLR10b to avoid throwing off the internal compass. Do you think that's necessary? Seems like firing azimuth should only play a role in ELR shots.

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus Thanks for the review, I just picked up a pair and looking forward to receiving them. It seems Revic suggests using non-magnetic closure bino harness for the BLR10b to avoid throwing off the internal compass. Do you think that's necessary? Seems like firing azimuth should only play a role in ELR shots.

Haven’t tried it.

 

[joshr]

Great info. I keep visiting the bino/RF question and chop and change between standalone and all in one. This helps

 

[CodyAK]

This threads definitely insightful. Seems to be a good solution but ultimately a kestrels needed or at least preferred. Still on the fence when it comes to picking a LRF Bino w/ ballistics.

 

[swavescatter]

This threads definitely insightful. Seems to be a good solution but ultimately a kestrels needed or at least preferred. Still on the fence when it comes to picking a LRF Bino w/ ballistics.

I was about to pull the trigger on a Kestrel, but after some research it seems like a lot of the experienced/elite field shooters rely on judging wind through the reticle, as wind at the shooter does not necessarily correlate with downrange (sometimes it can switch directions more than once).

One less piece of gear to carry around. It might be able to help with calibrating your "sense" in some way, but unless you have a kestrel downrange I think it's not likely to help much.

Any experts please correct me - this is jusy my understanding.

 

[id_jon]

I was about to pull the trigger on a Kestrel, but after some research it seems like a lot of the experienced/elite field shooters rely on judging wind through the reticle, as wind at the shooter does not necessarily correlate with downrange (sometimes it can switch directions more than once).

One less piece of gear to carry around. It might be able to help with calibrating your "sense" in some way, but unless you have a kestrel downrange I think it's not likely to help much.

Any experts please correct me - this is jusy my understanding.

I think saying "a kestrel" is too vague. Which model? A lot of guys use them to get their ballistic data too. I have a more basic model that I use to get wind speed, mostly to help calibrate my internal gauge, as well as to get temperature for my DA. All of this can be done without a kestrel, but it really doesn't hurt or take up much space. I haven't, and probably wouldn't pay for one of the Elite models, though I have come close to doing it a few times.

 

[swavescatter]

I think saying "a kestrel" is too vague. Which model? A lot of guys use them to get their ballistic data too. I have a more basic model that I use to get wind speed, mostly to help calibrate my internal gauge, as well as to get temperature for my DA. All of this can be done without a kestrel, but it really doesn't hurt or take up much space. I haven't, and probably wouldn't pay for one of the Elite models, though I have come close to doing it a few times.

I was specifically referring to the wind speed function. Many high end RF binos have environmentals built in - not discounting those features for long range.

 

[id_jon]

I was specifically referring to the wind speed function. Many high end RF binos have environmentals built in - not discounting those features for long range.

I think the simple wind meter models are definitely worth it. Where I really find it valuable is when the wind speed is over 15mph or so, helps get you a lot closer on your first guess when you can get the speed at your location.

 

[SouthPaw]

Its been over a year since this review started - anyone have any issues with these in the field, primarily in late fall hunting conditions cold/rain/mist/fog/snow? I'm seriously considering these for this upcoming season.