Slc vs el

[Me.swaros]

Hi guys, need ur advice on an issue I've been wrestling with for weeks, I'm about to purchase a like new slc hd 15x56, had my heart set on a 12x40 el, but too much money. So I guess I'm asking how much am I gonna miss getting the slc hd instead of the el's. Anyone got hands on experience with the 2 side by side. I'm mostly in wide open country where I'm planning to do distant viewing but also interested in looking at birds close up. Thanks in advance

 

[BillyGoatGruff]

might get more responses in the optics section

BGG,

 

[Rwbrew3]

Hi guys, need ur advice on an issue I've been wrestling with for weeks, I'm about to purchase a like new slc hd 15x56, had my heart set on a 12x40 el, but too much money. So I guess I'm asking how much am I gonna miss getting the slc hd instead of the el's. Anyone got hands on experience with the 2 side by side. I'm mostly in wide open country where I'm planning to do distant viewing but also interested in looking at birds close up. Thanks in advance

I can tell you this... I would save the extra money and get the ones you’ve been wanting if you settle you will only chase then later !!

And I agree, better to post in optics !

 

[Northernpiker]

I've seen like new 12x50 EL SV go for about $2000, I bought my demo's for $1900 at Natchez and they were like new with all accessories. The very nice 15x56 SLC HD seem to go for about $1800-$1900.

 

[PLO5]

Hands down the el 12x’s blow the 15x’s away! Don’t waste money on those heavy beasts imo. El all the way!

 

[Me.swaros]

Hands down the el 12x’s blow the 15x’s away! Don’t waste money on those heavy beasts imo. El all the way!

Thanks a million for the heads up!

 

[huntinfool84]

I can't speak for the 12's (yet) but I'm selling my 15's to get some 12's. IMO the heat rays were so bad in the 15's that you might as well just have a spotter. Save the little bit more and get the 12's

 

[WRO]

I can't speak for the 12's (yet) but I'm selling my 15's to get some 12's. IMO the heat rays were so bad in the 15's that you might as well just have a spotter. Save the little bit more and get the 12's

I've used both side by side on several hunts, I much prefer the 12 x 50s.

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