Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow---> Q&A + Review

[sndmn11]

@robby denning reached out to me and asked if I would get a review going for Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow . The Rokslide support of Wiser Precision seems to have been great, the Ridge Warden earned a place with me last year, and the Sparrow has been a favorite for a handful of seasons.

While not a new product, it still remains innovative; what questions do you have about the Sparrow?



@Wiser Shane @robby denning

 

[robby denning]

thanks for taking this on Kyle.

I didn't know about it.

how small of a barrel will it fit? 32mm?

(and it looks like Wiser will be putting up a few of this in the Cold Bow/Cold Bore)

 

[Shortschaf]

Have you had any issues with it coming loose either partially or completely?

 

[DB29]

Have you had any issues with it coming loose either partially or completely?

I have had mine on for 4 or 5 years and it has never loosened. I put it on and haven’t touched it since.

I do remember putting it on correctly took a couple tries.

 

[Poser]

I do remember putting it on correctly took a couple tries.

Same experience. its a bit more tedious and less intuitive than expected.

 

[P Carter]

Can you confirm whether it will fit on the sig Zulu 6 HDx? I have one on a pair of 8x32s, the trekking pole stabilization works well but not perfect, with a pair of Zulu 6s the trekking pole stabilization should be really good

 

[AZ Gator]

@robby denning reached out to me and asked if I would get a review going for Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow . The Rokslide support of Wiser Precision seems to have been great, the Ridge Warden earned a place with me last year, and the Sparrow has been a favorite for a handful of seasons.

While not a new product, it still remains innovative; what questions do you have about the Sparrow?

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@Wiser Shane @robby denning

Any comparison or thoughts on this vs the new On Glass product that is very similar?

I can’t really tell how the cinch systems differ (though they are definitely different). The On Glass is a touch cheaper, but the Wiser has a trekking pole notch.

 

[sndmn11]

Have you had any issues with it coming loose either partially or completely?

Not at all, they have been boringly reliable for me.

how small of a barrel will it fit? 32mm?

I'll make a trip somewhere and check some 30mm objectives. I don't see any reason they wouldn't work. Do you have a specific model in mind behind the question?

Can you confirm whether it will fit on the sig Zulu 6 HDx? I have one on a pair of 8x32s, the trekking pole stabilization works well but not perfect, with a pair of Zulu 6s the trekking pole stabilization should be really good

This monstrosity?

ZULU6 HDX BINOCULAR 16X42MM

Experience image stabilization in the ZULU6 HDX and change the way you hunt. NO RECEIPTS NO WARRANTY CARDS FULLY-TRANSFERABLE FOREVER SIG SAUER® Infinite Guarantee™

www.sigsauer.com

I will see if so can find one, but that might be the one design that it won't fit in standard form.

@Wiser Shane I'd imagine you are sourcing those straps in the USA, if someone needed a longer strap, is that possible for them to purchase?

 

[sndmn11]

Any comparison or thoughts on this vs the new On Glass product that is very similar?

I can’t really tell how the cinch systems differ (though they are definitely different). The On Glass is a touch cheaper, but the Wiser has a trekking pole notch.

My first thought is the Sparrow has a dyneema strap and is machined from aluminum. I have a guess as to which type of AL but need to confirm.

I don't see any call outs on the on-glass product. I don't have any other thoughts beyond that without having one in hand or seeing one in person.

 

[P Carter]

Not at all, they have been boringly reliable for me.


I'll make a trip somewhere and check some 30mm objectives. I don't see any reason they wouldn't work. Do you have a specific model in mind behind the question?



This monstrosity?

ZULU6 HDX BINOCULAR 16X42MM

Experience image stabilization in the ZULU6 HDX and change the way you hunt. NO RECEIPTS NO WARRANTY CARDS FULLY-TRANSFERABLE FOREVER SIG SAUER® Infinite Guarantee™

www.sigsauer.com

I will see if so can find one, but that might be the one design that it won't fit in standard form.

@Wiser Shane I'd imagine you are sourcing those straps in the USA, if someone needed a longer strap, is that possible for them to purchase?

That’s the one! Internets says it’ll fit but I haven’t found an actual review addressing it…

 

[Shortschaf]

That’s the one! Internets says it’ll fit but I haven’t found an actual review addressing it…

Pure speculation because I dont have these binos, but the sparrow is super slim and maybe fits here

 

[sndmn11]

That’s the one! Internets says it’ll fit but I haven’t found an actual review addressing it…

I'll do my best.

I'm in zip code 80465 if you want to do the leg work for me to find a pair in stock. I don't know anyone off the top of my head locally attached to Sig. @Jordan Budd do you know anyone in Denver that might have a set of these?

 

[Jordan Budd]

I'll do my best.

I'm in zip code 80465 if you want to do the leg work for me to find a pair in stock. I don't know anyone off the top of my head locally attached to Sig. @Jordan Budd do you know anyone in Denver that might have a set of these?

Scheels probably has a pair, I'm sure they'd let you test in store. But I'm not sure how well it's going to work right there and not adjust your eyepieces. But maybe

 

[sndmn11]

Aside from having an Arca base, the Sparrow fits over a trekking pole tip. I didn't realize until a new arrived yesterday, but an O-ring is included to snug up on narrower trekking poles.

Surprisingly, I use this feature a ton when moving between glassing locations.

Under an ounce out of the package.

 

[atmat]

The trekking pole hole is an ingenious idea.

 

[Poser]

The trekking pole hole is an ingenious idea.

Absolutely. If you never even used a tripod, it would still be worth having just for this feature. Also, no more losing $60 removable adapters in the field.

 

[AZ Gator]

I’ve seen some other cinch-style bino adaptors that leave marks/indents on the body of the body from the curved aluminum section, after I would assume several months or more of being attached.

These marks basically become permanent, or so it seems. Do these do that to the exterior of the bino?

 

[sndmn11]

I’ve seen some other cinch-style bino adaptors that leave marks/indents on the body of the body from the curved aluminum section, after I would assume several months or more of being attached.

These marks basically become permanent, or so it seems. Do these do that to the exterior of the bino?

I suppose it depends on how tight you make it; I make it as tight as I can and there is an indent. I can't think of a logical way to hold the optic in this manner without budging and not ending up with that result.

 

[StupidLightweight]

I've used the BA-7 Sparrow for a few years now and love it. Between the trekking pole hole and the ARCA rail, it's easy to stabilize yet doesn't get in the way for offhand use. Overall, I can't think of a single negative to the design.

While it may mark the bino body, I have no plans to remove it until the binocular itself is replaced. At that point, I'll cinch it up and mark the body of my new bino with this BA-7 Sparrow. Here's Kowa's 6.5x32 on a tripod, which provides a shockingly wide and crisp field of view for spotting game.

 

[Schmoops]

How is the fit inside a bino pouch? No problems, or does it catch a bit when putting binos away?