Revic BLR10b Rangefinding Binoculars

[Runwilderness]

I would 2nd that there is a difference between quality and capability. I’m sure the spy satellite cameras give far better capability to pick up detail from miles away than my iPhone camera, but I’m not going to bash my iPhone as poor quality because it doesn’t have a $1bn build of materials.

Are there any legit reviews of the Vector X range enhancers? I’m currently on the fence of whether to go Revic or Sig and pack the spotter when I need more detail (or cough up for another 12x+’set of nice binos) vs going with the Vector 10x with enhancers to get to 14x

 

[ID_Matt]

Lack of quality or realistic tradeoffs? There is no RF bino that you can buy that has the glass of NL Pure’s with the capability of the Revics.


I don’t intend this to be rude at all, however unless you got two bad samples of Revic’s- I believe you are falling into the group with others that are picky for picky sake, and it has little to do with function. Lots of people are like that about certain things, but it tends to become an outsized issue when others listen/read what they are saying.

The BLR10b’s have better image quality than Sig Kilo’s, Vortex Fury’s, Nikon Laser guide, and the others of the ilk. They do not have the image pop of Leica Geovid Pro’s, Swarovski EL range, or Zeiss RF.

Do you think it is being overly picky or is it more dependent on how a guy hunts? I am not so concerned with elk as they are giant yellow school buses that seem to move all the time and are easy to spot. Mule deer on the other hand, I find myself glassing for hours at a time from a tripod. I can see a guy being less picky if they are the constant moving type that glasses for a few minutes and then keeps moving.

 

[dreamingWest]

Do you think it is being overly picky or is it more dependent on how a guy hunts? I am not so concerned with elk as they are giant yellow school buses that seem to move all the time and area easy to spot. Mule deer on the other hand, I find myself glassing for hours at a time from a tripod. I can see a guy being less picky if they are the constant moving time that glasses for a few minutes and then keeps moving.

Haha. Elk hunting with some of my western buddies and I wonder why they bring glass at all!
I like to live behind my binos. Definitely different priorities with different styles.

 

[texag10]

Have you looked through the Maven 18x Binos with the Mil reticle? I’m not a glass snob and the ability to spot corrections seems useful.

Very happy with mine compared back to back with Leica geovid 3200 10x42 on a tripod.

 

[Formidilosus]

Do you think it is being overly picky or is it more dependent on how a guy hunts?

Yes to both? There’s at least two different aspects to it.
The first is one is whether the Revics “suck” to glass from. No, he didn’t state that exactly, but the general tone from what he and a couple stated- that’s what I would take from it. And, I have gotten asked by a couple people “if they are that bad”. That’s why I responded. In general, “glass” differences are way overstated and overblown.



And….

I am not so concerned with elk as they are giant yellow school buses that seem to move all the time and are easy to spot. Mule deer on the other hand, I find myself glassing for hours at a time from a tripod. I can see a guy being less picky if they are the constant moving type that glasses for a few minutes and then keeps moving.

The second aspect, is about how one hunts and realistic expectations. The Revics aren’t dedicated binos to put on a tripod- none of the RF binos are if one is that critical of “glass”. RF binos on your chest are for scanning, and “I see that animal, I want to kill that animal”.
I would argue that glassing on a tripod for “hours” or glassing intensely with any 8 or 10x bino isn’t the answer. 10x binos are for scanning quickly until seeing something that needs a more detailed look, then 14/15x bingos or a spotter comes out. For sure there are exceptions to that (coues, some mule deer maybe) but they are very specific and narrow, and don’t really apply to anyone not doing that exact thing. And for that use, the Revics while not the best, are perfectly functional and actually pretty decent.

I suppose, for me it’s more like “don’t allow your very niche use or preference, effect or sway the vast majority that aren’t doing that specific thing- into an answer that isn’t right for their general use”. I could probably sway a lot of people into gear that is suited to my very niche uses that doesn’t apply to them, by just talking about it a certain way…. but I don’t.

 

[Formidilosus]

I would 2nd that there is a difference between quality and capability. I’m sure the spy satellite cameras give far better capability to pick up detail from miles away than my iPhone camera, but I’m not going to bash my iPhone as poor quality because it doesn’t have a $1bn build of materials.

Are there any legit reviews of the Vector X range enhancers? I’m currently on the fence of whether to go Revic or Sig and pack the spotter when I need more detail (or cough up for another 12x+’set of nice binos) vs going with the Vector 10x with enhancers to get to 14x

It is unlikely that the Vector’s with booster is going to please anyone that actually expects a very good image. They aren’t going to be 15x Swaros.

 

[huntnful]

Lack of quality or realistic tradeoffs? There is no RF bino that you can buy that has the glass of NL Pure’s with the capability of the Revics.


I don’t intend this to be rude at all, however unless you got two bad samples of Revic’s- I believe you are falling into the group with others that are picky for picky sake, and it has little to do with function. Lots of people are like that about certain things, but it tends to become an outsized issue when others listen/read what they are saying.

The BLR10b’s have better image quality than Sig Kilo’s, Vortex Fury’s, Nikon Laser guide, and the others of the ilk. They do not have the image pop of Leica Geovid Pro’s, Swarovski EL range, or Zeiss RF.

The gentleman I was responding to was talking about binoculars in general not needing edge to clarity. There are several companies and models that have edge to edge clarity. So anything that doesn’t is a step down in quality.

When it comes to ranging binos that drop in optical quality (it’s still a drop in quality whether it’s justified or not) is because of a trade off. And it’s up to the individual to decide how much it matters each feature matters to them.

If you’re mostly glassing off a tripod looking for deer in a burn at 1500-2000 yards away, you’re likely to be disappointed in them for an observation device. Just like the other 4 people were that said the exact same thing as me and had the same exact experience behind them.

I don’t think there there is any harm in providing a different perspective of then before people run out and drop $2500 on a pair of binos.

I own them, I use them, I am currently using them, I like them for what they are. But they are not a bino someone would be happy sitting behind on a tripod for several hours. Just like everyone else that uses them in that manner has confirmed. I’m not being picky, I’m being honest lol.

I also said the vast majority of hunters would like them and benefit from them and not even notice.

 

[huntnful]

Yes to both? There’s at least two different aspects to it.
The first is one is whether the Revics “suck” to glass from. No, he didn’t state that exactly, but the general tone from what he and a couple stated- that’s what I would take from it. And, I have gotten asked by a couple people “if they are that bad”. That’s why I responded. In general, “glass” differences are way overstated and overblown.



And….





The second aspect, is about how one hunts and realistic expectations. The Revics aren’t dedicated binos to put on a tripod- none of the RF binos are if one is that critical of “glass”. RF binos on your chest are for scanning, and “I see that animal, I want to kill that animal”.
I would argue that glassing on a tripod for “hours” or glassing intensely with any 8 or 10x bino isn’t the answer. 10x binos are for scanning quickly until seeing something that needs a more detailed look, then 14/15x bingos or a spotter comes out. For sure there are exceptions to that (coues, some mule deer maybe) but they are very specific and narrow, and don’t really apply to anyone not doing that exact thing. And for that use, the Revics while not the best, are perfectly functional and actually pretty decent.

I suppose, for me it’s more like “don’t allow your very niche use or preference, effect or sway the vast majority that aren’t doing that specific thing- into an answer that isn’t right for their general use”. I could probably sway a lot of people into gear that is suited to my very niche uses that doesn’t apply to them, by just talking about it a certain way…. but I don’t.

Well said.

I’m definitely not trying to talk people out of them. I freaking have them on my chest lol. I’m just trying to bring awareness to all possible users of them before they buy.

I don’t think anyone would be amazed to sit behind any ranging bino on the market for a long duration glassing session. I’m sure the vectors aren’t anything special glass wise. Have to fit too much other important shit inside the bino.

 

[huntnful]

Glassed him with regular binos this morning, but easy enough to find and get a range at 1452 yards with the revics afterwards. Sure I would have seen him with the Revics alone. So elk in a burn out to at least a mile, you’re fine. Good enough for the vast majority of hunters.

 

[NSI]

Let’s say I forget about the vectors plus booster for a moment. I keep my revics on my chest.

What’s the cost/weight/effectiveness nexus for one more piece of glass that will be used for spotting and extended glassing? Is it a set of 14-18x alpha binoculars (meostar 15)? A spotter with a reticle (leupy mk4)? Binos with a reticle (maven 18)? Bigger ranging binos like a Leica geovid r 15?

-J

 

[huntnful]

Let’s say I forget about the vectors plus booster for a moment. I keep my revics on my chest.

What’s the cost/weight/effectiveness nexus for one more piece of glass that will be used for spotting and extended glassing? Is it a set of 14-18x alpha binoculars (meostar 15)? A spotter with a reticle (leupy mk4)? Binos with a reticle (maven 18)? Bigger ranging binos like a Leica geovid r 15?

-J

I use Revics on my chest. And have 14 NL pures and a Kowa 884 spotter in my pack. I usually get to high vantages over glassable country and look from right in front of me out to 2 miles or further depending on the animal or terrain. I’m looking for mature deer, and in most cases for elk, any decent bull. I find them, and normally have to close the distance to kill them.

If you hunt similar to that, it has been a great combo for me personally and you might like it as well.

 

[Formidilosus]

Let’s say I forget about the vectors plus booster for a moment. I keep my revics on my chest.

What’s the cost/weight/effectiveness nexus for one more piece of glass that will be used for spotting and extended glassing? Is it a set of 14-18x alpha binoculars (meostar 15)? A spotter with a reticle (leupy mk4)? Binos with a reticle (maven 18)? Bigger ranging binos like a Leica geovid r 15?

-J

For most of what I have seen and done, it’s a set of good/great 15x’ish binos. Swaro 15x or 14x Pure, Meopta 15x, etc. That changes if someone is literally trying to see the difference between a 164” deer and a 165” deer. Then an Alpha spotter has to come into play.


Now for an example of what I wrote earlier about niche uses, 15x Geovid R’s will probably become the answer for me/us.

 

[NSI]

For most of what I have seen and done, it’s a set of good/great 15x’ish binos. Swaro 15x or 14x Pure, Meopta 15x, etc. That changes if someone is literally trying to see the difference between a 164” deer and a 165” deer. Then an Alpha spotter has to come into play.


Now for an example of what I wrote earlier about niche uses, 15x Geovid R’s will probably become the answer for me/us.

Gracias. What are the chances I could convince Leica to throw a mil reticle in the 15x geovid Rs? I hate having no reference for windage corrections when spotting. If wishes were fishes, my partner could hand me a phone/range card and with ranging 15s and a reticle I’d be done in a single optic. I don’t care about counting brow tines.

-J

 

[Formidilosus]

Gracias. What are the chances I could convince Leica to throw a mil reticle in the 15x geovid Rs? I hate having no reference for windage corrections when spotting. If wishes were fishes, my partner could hand me a phone/range card and with ranging 15s and a reticle I’d be done in a single optic. I don’t care about counting brow tines.

-J

Just above 0. However…. The ranging box is a certain mil measurement.

 

[NSI]

Had no idea. That’s not nothing. Thanks.

-J

 

[Brontosaurus]

I have the 10X42 geovid r. I have never been so pleasantly surprised. They are a phenomenal tool. The 15s will be my next optics purchase

 

[HighUintas]

A pair of 14 or 15x high quality binos is on my list for long distance tripod glassing because I hate spotters so much. In that scenario I might care a little if more than 10% of the edge is fuzzy.

For how I hunt the majority of the time, weight is a priority and I'm not packing a tripod. So hand holding supported by knees with quick scanning looking for movement and color differences is my go to. In that scenario, edge to edge doesn't matter. As long as resolution and color rendition is there, I can look at something in detail to try to pick out an antler time or something similar, but still don't need the edge to edge clarity. It sounds like the revics would probably do me fine, but with Forms comment on the color not popping, I'm not sure. I'll probably just have to wait until I get an opportunity to look through a few different sets.

However, Maven has top end RF bino with ballistics targeted for fall 2025 release. I have emailed them at least a few times begging for B series glass with a strong laser mounted in the pivot like the geovid R to prevent blue tinting. Hopefully that's what they're doing.

 

[huntnful]

Well coming from a new perspective, in all honesty I was a little overly critical of the Revic glass because I’ve just been hunting/scouting mule deer, all glassing from a tripod the last 4 months. I didn’t even need to pull the NL’s of my pack yesterday, or use a tripod to find elk.



Definitely for general hunting, especially elk, these are totally acceptable. I would recommend them paired with some type of spotter though, because it is tough to actually see the tines on a smaller bull beyond maybe 1200 yards or so. You can tell it’s a bull because of the size and color, and see the horns slightly, but to verify brow tines for a legal bull, a spotter or getting closer would be necessary for sure.

Honestly may not even carry NL’s on another rifle elk hunt.

 

[cubdriver84d]

Well coming from a new perspective, in all honesty I was a little overly critical of the Revic glass because I’ve just been hunting/scouting mule deer, all glassing from a tripod the last 4 months. I didn’t even need to pull the NL’s of my pack yesterday, or use a tripod to find elk.

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Definitely for general hunting, especially elk, these are totally acceptable. I would recommend them paired with some type of spotter though, because it is tough to actually see the tines on a smaller bull beyond maybe 1200 yards or so. You can tell it’s a bull because of the size and color, and see the horns slightly, but to verify brow tines for a legal bull, a spotter or getting closer would be necessary for sure.

Honestly may not even carry NL’s on another rifle elk hunt.

Similar experience here elk hunting with only the revics this year. Occasionally wished I had a spotter but optional for the most part especially if you’re only after mature bulls and don’t care about nitpicking trophy class.

 

[huntnful]

Similar experience here elk hunting with only the revics this year. Occasionally wished I had a spotter but optional for the most part especially if you’re only after mature bulls and don’t care about nitpicking trophy class.

Definitely. Once you’re within reasonable shooting distance you can put tines on them anyways. It wouldn’t have been the end of the world if I didn’t have spotter on this hunt either. I just like a better look at the animals. I’d have still killed a legal bull pretty easily with the revics alone. They are a great efficient killing tool.