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muddy
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Had a little free time so I went back down to the store that sells those Burris Signatures. Took them outside today with the EL HDs as it was snowing, blowing, and quite overcast. It was a great comparison and for my eyes I was able to finally say I don't need the EL HDs as I could "see thru" the falling snow exactly the same as far as I could tell. Was checking out houses with both that I couldn't really see with the naked eye thru the snow. Anyway, it was a great trip down there as it set my mind a little more at ease in what I've already thought previously...then I saw they had Vortex binos and casually asked about the Razor HDs. The sales guy said they don't stock them BUT he said he and the Vortex rep were good buds so he would call the rep and see if he could get the Razor HDs on loaner for a few days. Pretty sweet deal as I'll get to check them out and I've read/heard so many great things about Vortex that I'm really excited to do some more side by side comparisons.
Now I gotta do some checking up on the RazorHDs, but that shouldn't take a serious amount of time. I know now that if I go with the Burris Signatures I will be quite happy and my buddy will let me borrow his old ELs when deer season is done and I can compare them against the Sigs and the RazorHDs all at the same time! This would be really cool to maybe end up with HD glass for less than what I anticipated. |
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NDhunter
Optics Journeyman Joined: September/15/2006 Status: Offline Points: 601 |
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Swaro. EL from your buddy. They are at the very top optically, and will last you the rest of your
life, as Swaro. will service these for much into the future.
Some of these newer types that are mentioned here are good, but warranty in the future is
a ? I own the EL and have tried some of these others. This is an easy and longterm decision
if your budget allows.
Jerry
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RifleDude
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Ted
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lucznik
Optics Master Joined: November/27/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1436 |
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Most everyone here knows that I don't really like anything by Swarovski, but given the choice between an EL and anything by Burris, the EL would be the easy choice - no matter what glass the Burris has.
Oh man, that hurt to type that. Y'all can't be holding this against me later... |
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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muddy
Optics GrassHopper Joined: January/09/2011 Status: Offline Points: 25 |
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That made me chuckle. |
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muddy
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Well, I've looked at everything over and over and over again and today ended up putting a down payment on the EL's of my buddies. I've had them in the house for almost a month and every day I'm looking out open windows running up the heating bill and then driving around with them in the truck. I'm in love.
Thanks for all the input and suggestions, it was good to overly think the purchase that will likely be my last binocular purchase... unless I strike it rich! Thanks again. |
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Bitterroot Bulls
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I'm glad you like 'em. I'm still waiting on my Swaros ... stupid weather-caused shipping delays!
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-Matt
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