Swarovski ATC 17-40x56mm Review, By Court Gordon

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Yup, I just put a little plate on mine.


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Why the little plate and not the integrated Arca foot on the Cinch?

 

[WRO]

Why the little plate and not the integrated Arca foot on the Cinch?

I have an arca plate from weiser precision on mine.

I’d run the RRS, but the plate is way lighter. I have a stc so no need to rotate


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[Slowpoke]

Great review. Thank you. Kestrel also makes an adaptor for them that might be worth taking a look at.

 

[TXCO]

I have nl pure 10x42s. Im typically just trying to confirm shooter or not up to 1.5-2 miles away. Do yall think the compact will work for me? Maybe eventually pair it with a 77+ or just go with a mid 60s?

I typically dont carry a spotter at all cause of weight today.

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[Dirtriding4life]

I have nl pure 10x42s. Im typically just trying to confirm shooter or not up to 1.5-2 miles away. Do yall think the compact will work for me? Maybe eventually pair it with a 77+ or just go with a mid 60s?

I typically dont carry a spotter at all cause of weight today.

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I picked up an STC to compare to my 774 to see if the weight savings was worth it. After spending a good bit of time with both in various conditions the extra light gathering of the 77 is worth the weight for me. It’s so much more comfortable to sit behind and grid a hillside plus the brighter image helps tremendously glassing into the shade. I’m tempted to pick up a new Kowa 66a to see if that is the sweet spot, but I don’t think the extra money for the few oz saved over the 77 is worth it unless you have the rest of your setup dialed with high end light weight gear.

 

[SecretSpot]

Man if swaro would make a decent mil grid ranging reticle for this new mini spotter they'd sell like mad. I'd have one for sure.

Moa too, would be great for judging bears

 

[WRO]

I have nl pure 10x42s. Im typically just trying to confirm shooter or not up to 1.5-2 miles away. Do yall think the compact will work for me? Maybe eventually pair it with a 77+ or just go with a mid 60s?

I typically dont carry a spotter at all cause of weight today.

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Yes..

 

[TXCO]

Finally got my orange atc this week. Ive played around a little with it compared to my original razor hd 18-48 65mm looking at some towers and windmills up to 1 mile away. Im very impressed with what it can do for how small it is. The clarity and brightness is great. The barrel focus hasnt been an issue yet and the more I think about, with every scope having a barrel zoom, its not going to hurt you. One thing I noticed was how little it shakes compared to the 65mm on the same tripod.

I think with it Ill almost always pack it versus having to convince myself to bring one.

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[Bedrock]

For you guys that have used the stc/Atc in real world conditions: I’ve only tried one in the store. The wide FOV is what got me wanting this scope but it seemed like to take advantage of the full field I was almost touching the lens with my eyeball. Did you guys find that a problem. And here’s a real dumb question: It’ll obviously be clearer and brighter than my old Leupold gold ring compact but I’m wondering by how much. I’m going to have to buy one to make a low light comparison so I was just wondering. That Leupold beat the first Gen Razor compact in every category.

 

[Steve O]

I basically wear glasses 24/7 and have had no issues with eye relief on my ATC.

 

[Bedrock]

Thanks, that’s good to know. Now I’ll be $2500 poorer

 

[grainhog]

I just sent mine back to Swarovski for evaluation and possibly repair. It has a strange grayish haze in the middle especially in bright conditions with a lighter background. I think I could see a couple specs behind the objective, not sure if that's what's causing it. Hopefully they fix something for free and send it back asap.

 

[Bedrock]

What have you guys that own the Stc found for a good soft case that fully encloses it, not a partial cover? Just the fact that one is not included almost had me not buy it on principal.

 

[wyosteve]

You’ll probably laugh, but for my ATC I use one of the large Crown Royal bags!

 

[Steve O]

You’ll probably laugh, but for my ATC I use one of the large Crown Royal bags!

Ditto. Or my clean heavy sock.

 

[grainhog]

I guess I'll follow up here for the sake of completeness. After 6 weeks, just got my ATC back from swarovski. The repair (no cost to me other than 1 way shipping) notes say:

"int cleaning, repaired the focus and replaced the eyecup. Please note the following was also checked during this repair: Resolution, Close Focus Distance, Field of View, overrun at Infinity, Cleanliness of Optics. Leak Test- Nitrogen Fill"

I'm having trouble discerning how different it is if at all. It seems possibly a bit clearer and brighter, and like the focus does snap in a bit sharper and easier. But I read the repair notes, so could just be confirmation bias. I frankly still notice the same possible vague visual artifact from before. But, after they sent the thing all the way back to Austria, and the thorough evaluation and repair they made, I tend to think if they thought anything was wrong with it, they'd have replaced it.

So, I'm comfortable accepting its my eyes. And overall the thing is just incredibly awesome and I definitely plan to have it for a long time. Just bought a Sirui st124 with va5 head to go with it. We shall see how it all works.

 

[Fever Buck]

I guess I'll follow up here for the sake of completeness. After 6 weeks, just got my ATC back from swarovski. The repair (no cost to me other than 1 way shipping) notes say:

"int cleaning, repaired the focus and replaced the eyecup. Please note the following was also checked during this repair: Resolution, Close Focus Distance, Field of View, overrun at Infinity, Cleanliness of Optics. Leak Test- Nitrogen Fill"

I'm having trouble discerning how different it is if at all. It seems possibly a bit clearer and brighter, and like the focus does snap in a bit sharper and easier. But I read the repair notes, so could just be confirmation bias. I frankly still notice the same possible vague visual artifact from before. But, after they sent the thing all the way back to Austria, and the thorough evaluation and repair they made, I tend to think if they thought anything was wrong with it, they'd have replaced it.

So, I'm comfortable accepting its my eyes. And overall the thing is just incredibly awesome and I definitely plan to have it for a long time. Just bought a Sirui st124 with va5 head to go with it. We shall see how it all works.

Look at the Tricer LP. Works great with the ATC/STC and will save you a lot of weight. It replaced my VA5.

 

[TXCO]

Look at the Tricer LP. Works great with the ATC/STC and will save you a lot of weight. It replaced my VA5.

Thats what I went with.