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This will be a field evaluation of the Vector X 10x42mm SMR rangefinding Binoculars. The binos came from Tim @Procision Arms who asked if I would do a review on them.
This eval will be similar to the one conducted for the- Revic BLR10b RF Bino Eval
Vector X 10x42mm
Specs: can be found here-
www.vectronix-shooting-solutions.com
The Vector X’s are a RF bino with ballistic data using Applied Ballistics, with two different etched reticles in the FOV.
The X’s are a bit larger than the Revic’s, and about the same as the Sig 10k’s.
(Leica Geovid 10x42/Vector X/Revic)
Reticles:
The SMR model has a cross in the center of the FOV with dots on each leg, as well as an L-shape reticle in the lower left.
RF Readouts:
There are three user selectable screens-
This is the “standard” screen. Displays yardage, elevation data, wind 1, wind 2, and the compass below all that.
This is the “profile” screen. It displays yardage, the selected gun profile, remaining velocity and remaining Ft-Lbs of energy.
This is the third screen- it displays yardage, wind 1, wind 2, Time of Flight (TOF), and the inclination (angle)
Yes, there is a lot going on in the FOV.
Controls:
The fire button for the RF is on the right barrel, the menu buttons are on the left barrel. They are small/unobtrusive and sometimes hard to feel.
Immediately it was obvious the focus wheel had significant play.
The focus wheel has not moved at all- that is just slop/backlash from left to right.
“Glass”:
Initial thoughts are the glass is fine. They are very similar to the Revics- maybe (?) a touch more resolution/definition. Maybe not. Side by side they certainly didn’t show the colors that Swarovski EL Range do, nor are they are as pleasing as newer Leica Geovid’s. More time will tell as this is just from 20’ish minutes on an overcast day.
Intial thoughts:
With only a bit of use in them, so far the X’s range well to at least 2,000 yards, and the ballistic data is populated quickly. The “eyebox is finicky to get right, the controls could be better, the reticle in the center of the FOV is distracting, the HUD is extremely busy, and the glass is fine.
This eval will be similar to the one conducted for the- Revic BLR10b RF Bino Eval
Vector X 10x42mm
Specs: can be found here-
VECTOR X | VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS
The pinnacle of rangefinding binoculars, offering superior range performance and unrivaled usability for the most demanding shooters.
www.vectronix-shooting-solutions.com
The Vector X’s are a RF bino with ballistic data using Applied Ballistics, with two different etched reticles in the FOV.
The X’s are a bit larger than the Revic’s, and about the same as the Sig 10k’s.
(Leica Geovid 10x42/Vector X/Revic)
Reticles:
The SMR model has a cross in the center of the FOV with dots on each leg, as well as an L-shape reticle in the lower left.
RF Readouts:
There are three user selectable screens-
This is the “standard” screen. Displays yardage, elevation data, wind 1, wind 2, and the compass below all that.
This is the “profile” screen. It displays yardage, the selected gun profile, remaining velocity and remaining Ft-Lbs of energy.
This is the third screen- it displays yardage, wind 1, wind 2, Time of Flight (TOF), and the inclination (angle)
Yes, there is a lot going on in the FOV.
Controls:
The fire button for the RF is on the right barrel, the menu buttons are on the left barrel. They are small/unobtrusive and sometimes hard to feel.
Immediately it was obvious the focus wheel had significant play.
The focus wheel has not moved at all- that is just slop/backlash from left to right.
“Glass”:
Initial thoughts are the glass is fine. They are very similar to the Revics- maybe (?) a touch more resolution/definition. Maybe not. Side by side they certainly didn’t show the colors that Swarovski EL Range do, nor are they are as pleasing as newer Leica Geovid’s. More time will tell as this is just from 20’ish minutes on an overcast day.
Intial thoughts:
With only a bit of use in them, so far the X’s range well to at least 2,000 yards, and the ballistic data is populated quickly. The “eyebox is finicky to get right, the controls could be better, the reticle in the center of the FOV is distracting, the HUD is extremely busy, and the glass is fine.
