Yep, and Form has just commented on that exact issue here: https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thr...top-does-it-exist.150421/page-13#post-2492880Was just reviewing some optics threads and found this one from last year. And here I thought Form had it out for Vortex…
Fury 5000 HD AB or Geovid?
Wanting a bino/rf unit to primarily hunt open country mule deer and whitetail. My main criteria is accurate RF readings and holdover outputs. I realize Geovid 2700/3200 is far superior optically, but will a guy be happy enough with the adequate Fury glass? I understand RF capabilities and...www.rokslide.com
Personally, I'm not impressed Vortex's scopes, their bombastic marketing, or their (frankly, embarrassing) podcast.
But I had some Swaro RF binos that I felt I couldn't trust the reliability on, and didn't want the possible long-distance warranty hassles. Sold them and got some Vortex Fury 5000 ABs at Form's suggestion, and happy so far.
In an age of likes and dislikes, "following" companies and the influencers they give free stuff to, being part of the "Brand X" Club, Vortex Nation, and so on ... I think this is what keeps getting missed. Some of us couldn't really care less about brand names; we just want stuff that works.