Talk me out of Swaro

[Kevin Dill]

Buyer's remorse is a fact of life. A few years back I spent big (for me) money to buy THE top of the line hi-def spotter....several grand. The brand isn't important to my point; which is that we sometimes think x purchase will be fabulous....and then later on realize it didn't quite measure up to our expectations. Nothing was wrong with the product at all, but I realized (to me) it wasn't worth what I spent on it and I didn't actually benefit from the purchase. I sold it and learned a lesson.

I bought my current favorite binoculars from EuroOptic. They sent them to me on approval and gave me a couple weeks to assess them. I compared them to plenty of glass....higher and lower priced....and kept them. They are exactly what I need for how I hunt...not more or less....and I don't have unnecessary money invested.

 

[ljalberta]

I think Kevin really nailed it with his posts. Whether the SLCs are worth the upgrade or not to you personally will be different for each person. I currently use SLCs and an ED50 as my primary glassing setup. It works for me, however I know many individuals who do not agree the extra costs of the SLC are worth it to them.

 

[rodney482]

I do as well. Lighter and I just prefer the ergonomics. Personal preference really as some will say they prefer the EL ergos.

I see no difference in clarity and I had 2019 EL sv field pro

 

[jacknifejc]

Vortex:Swarovski = 1989 Geo Metro:2020 Ferrari 812 GTS

 

[Moneyball]

Doesn’t matter what it is. Usually but not always, the money spent is forgotten when you are using something that is a “buy once cry once” piece of equipment.


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[Newtosavage]

Another way to ask this question is what would you rather have, a pair of Swaros, or a pair of Viper HD's or Leupy BX-4's AND a $1K custom rifle. Because that's what we're talking price difference wise.

 

[Upchurch_k]

Another way to ask this question is what would you rather have, a pair of Swaros, or a pair of Viper HD's or Leupy BX-4's AND a $1K custom rifle. Because that's what we're talking price difference wise.

That's the way I look at it too, for me it was get the Viper HD's and go on an elk hunt in the same year. Or, get the Swaro's and go on an elk hunt the next year.

 

[KurtR]

Another way to ask this question is what would you rather have, a pair of Swaros, or a pair of Viper HD's or Leupy BX-4's AND a $1K custom rifle. Because that's what we're talking price difference wise.

you ain’t getting much of a custom rifle for 1k be a good down payment though

 

[Tahoe1305]

Will you find more animals? Doubt it.
Are SLCs better than Razors? Yes
Are the SLC $800 better?? No.
I own both.

This can’t be true. I read on the blogs that swarovision actually highlights game with a green outline as they move through the field
of view. If this is in fact true, clearly Swaros will see much more game and actually make me a better hunter. My buddy said after purchasing his Swaros he actually became a better shot too! .

 

[ClearCreek]

My buddy said after purchasing his Swaros he actually became a better shot too! .

He must have also starting shooting a 6.5 Creedmore because we all know anyone shooting a creed does not miss anything they shoot at.

ClearCreek

 

[Hatchet Jack]

True story here. four days ago on a coues hunt my brother was setting up to shoot a buck at very last light in some thick brush. I was using 12x ELs and my buddy 12x razors. I told him don’t shoot there’s a dead gray branch in front of the bucks shoulder. My buddy says are you sure because i don’t see it. I said yes I’m sure. We waited for the buck to clear the branch and my brother still missed since he was shooting a 7 mag instead of 6.5 hipster.

The difference between $2k glass and $1k glass won’t rear its head in the store or in a 15 minute comparison but it will if you use them in hunting conditions. If you have the funds it’s the best hunting investment you can make.

 

[Trr15]

True story here. four days ago on a coues hunt my brother was setting up to shoot a buck at very last light in some thick brush. I was using 12x ELs and my buddy 12x razors. I told him don’t shoot there’s a dead gray branch in front of the bucks shoulder. My buddy says are you sure because i don’t see it. I said yes I’m sure. We waited for the buck to clear the branch and my brother still missed since he was shooting a 7 mag instead of 6.5 hipster.

The difference between $2k glass and $1k glass won’t rear its head in the store or in a 15 minute comparison but it will if you use them in hunting conditions. If you have the funds it’s the best hunting investment you can make.

6.5 would’ve obliterated that branch, killed, gutted, quartered and bagged that deer.


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[eoperator]

hold out for some demo or used leica hdb's, glass, range, ballistic all in one for the same money as slc's, that's where i put my money. ymmv

 

[Trial153]

Swaro are junk, dont buy any.

 

[Austink47]

I switched from razors to SLCs and never looked back.

 

[WRO]

Another way to ask this question is what would you rather have, a pair of Swaros, or a pair of Viper HD's or Leupy BX-4's AND a $1K custom rifle. Because that's what we're talking price difference wise.

What custom rifle are to buying for 1k?

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[WRO]

I see no difference in clarity and I had 2019 EL sv field pro

You need to learn how to evaluate glass, the elsv have perfect edge to edge clarity and the color is perfect. Slcs wash out color a little bit and have some edge distortion. Razors have lots of edges distortion, shitty yellow tint to their colors and poor CA control.

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[Researcher]

you can get 10x42 SLC HDs on ebay for <$1100 if you are patient and check every day for a few months. You can try them and if you dont like them or dont think its worth it you can sell for more than you paid or easily break even.

 

[Newtosavage]

What custom rifle are to buying for 1k?

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You guys are something else. LOL

Don't get hung up on the word "custom." I think you understand the point I'm making. Plenty of folks here use rifles that don't even cost $1K.

 

[stevewes2004]

I’m sort of in the same boat, looking for a significant upgrade to optics over what I have and I’m eyeballing the Swaros... I understand if someone simply doesn’t have the money for it... but I know plenty of guys driving 60k trucks and going on multiple out of state hunting trips a year that say they can’t “afford” it.

What’s an extra $1k-$2k over the lifetime of a purchase?

Obviously optics will last multiple lifetimes given they’re taken care of and no accidents happen.. but let’s say you get 20yrs of service out of them...

20yrs = 7,300 days
$2,000 / 7,300 days = Only ~$0.27 per day... what’s the big deal