Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow

[Kyle Wheeler]

Just wanted to mention this thing is sweet! I like the small straps as they work on Meopta meostars. The trekking pole adaptor underneath is genius.

Anyone else give one a try?

 

[Shortschaf]

Theyre dope

Wiser Precision BA-7 Sparrow bino adapter.

Over the years I have been trying out the different binocular mounts to attach my binos to a tripod. I have been using Zeiss Victory 10x56 and 8x56 Rangefinder binos since 2014 and they do not have a built-in stud for use with those types of adapters. So I have been limited to the cradle type...

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[pirogue]

I gave it a try, but didn’t care for it. They claim thier advantage is you don’t have to keep up with an adapter, yet you have to have not one, but two Allen wrenches to put it on( and therefore carry in case it were to work loose). And since you want to center this strap, it is cumbersome to work the wrench, as the bridge interferes. And you can’t just turn it around and swap barrels if you digiscope, because you want the strap on the magnet side of your binos, and you already have a magnet on a case and set up for the customary clockwise tilt for landscape mode. Not to mention that since most good binos do not have the same circumference along the barrel, the Sparrow’s base can not be set parallel with the bino’s line of sight. It is light and compact.

 

[ztc92]

Been using the sparrow this fall and really like it so far. Much lower profile and closer to center compared to the RRS cinch I was using before. I tried out the trekking pole insert tonight and watched a group of deer anywhere from 1000 - 2000 yards with just a single trekking pole while sitting on a rock and I was surprised how steady it was. I honestly didn’t miss my tripod at all. Making me question if the tripod is even needed on hunts where glassing is not the focus.

The fit to the trekking pole is snug enough that they won’t move or bobble if held level. I found holding the mount like the first photo allows me to pan easily and keep the binos steady. In the second photo you can see the trekking pole tip coming out the top, showing that there’s about 1” of engagement between the sparrow and the trekking pole tip. Its very secure, I felt confident just holding the pole and letting the binos sit without touching them.

 

[rookieforever33]

Picked one up this fall and loving it. It never bothered me in and out of my harness. Or holding on top of the yoke on my shooting sticks. Didnt need to bring my clamp for the top of my tripod when the time came. I know peole have talked about it coming loose. I figure carrying the 2 allens in the little ziploc bag they came in wont weigh my pack down too much.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I really like it as well but noticed it leaves small indents on the bino armor. Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[Quicksilver]

I really like it as well but noticed it leaves small indents on the bino armor. Has anyone else had this issue?

That’s what the armor is there for I mean it’s better than them coming loose.

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

That’s what the armor is there for I mean it’s better than them coming loose.

True it just looks bad if you switch back to stud IMO but still a cool mount!

 

[Quicksilver]

True it just looks bad if you switch back to stud IMO but still a cool mount!

I’ve ran a stud for years and after a season with the sparrow I don’t think I’ll ever switch back! Maybe the armor will have memory and expand back if you remove it haha

 

[Kyle Wheeler]

I’ve ran a stud for years and after a season with the sparrow I don’t think I’ll ever switch back! Maybe the armor will have memory and expand back if you remove it haha

We will see! I just removed it but plan to keep using it. Love the trekking pole option

 

[StupidLightweight]

We used it on a deer/elk hunt recently. Clever mount. My buddy shown here and I loved it on the 12x42 Swaro.

 

[bcjoe]

I am interested in the mount. Has anyone compared side by side to their standard tripod?

 

[StupidLightweight]

Compared to a stud on the bino, it removes the bino adapter post, so it’s quicker to use. Using ARCA plates, I swapped between spotter, video camera, and binos with ease while glassing the bull I shot.