It’s still the same engine. I’ve been using it for years with zero noted issues.
Do you get the same outputs as the Kestrel? Or did you stop using the kestrel?
Do you have any field experience with the Leica Pro AB's and newer EL Ranges? If so, how do these compare optically as far as brightness, contrast, hue, and clarity? If you were to takes these or the 10's over the other 2 brands, do you feel like you'd be leaving anything on the table in and performance category that would negativity impact your hunt in any way?
Thank you for the information. I almost have half a mind to purchase all 3 to look through them side by side and return the ones I don't like.
I don't disagree with most of that statement.
I personally use the Revic BR4 and I purchased it just before the BR10 model was announced. I use 10 x 42 EL binos .I’m not really sold on the bino/rangefinder concept yet. I did notice that you made a comment earlier that the Tract models “ does not have good glass” . I haven’t looked thru the Revics or the Tract. I know Tract promotes Schott glass which I think Ziess uses. Can you clarify your experience?
When using bino rf I struggled having to pull off rifle to rerange vs holding position and ranging one hand with handheld. Probsbly be fine ranging one hand with binos with practice?????
I would not know as I never looked into either model. It seems they both try to market them as comparable to Swarovski. I’ve got a Revic scope on a GW and after using Tract scopes in a LR class I liked what I saw and ordered one for another rifle. I don’t see much of any difference. Neither scope compares to my Khales scopes. I think both Revic and Tract scopes are made in Japan. It seems however that the range finder for Revic is Japanese and the Tract is Chinese. Just a wild guess here but when Tract wanted the German Schott glass they might have had sourcing issues from the OEM in Japan. I guess I will wait on the NL Pure Rangefinder that will allow you to download and use any ballistic app!
I wouldn’t expect a rf in the Pure Line. Where did you hear that?
That is why I don’t have the Swaro. I think they recognize the shortcomings
I have heard zero. But they kept the Balance Spotter under wraps when in development. If their engineers think it’s a good idea then they can make a NL Pure RF
I tried to hold out for these but ended up ordering the new Leica's Monday. Thinking about if it's worth it to order these and compare the performance and optical quality and return whichever falls short...
Heck ya. We love spending others' money.
Would you like me start a basic review thread of the Leica Geovid Max's?
Yes. We would all appreciate your thoughts.
Copy. It'll take me a little time to get something accurate together.
The BR12s are in the house. They will be looking over elk this weekend and hopefully giving me a firing solution.
As you noted Tracts are made in China while there scopes are made by LOW in Japan. The reason for this, per one of the John’s at Tract confirmed by DLO, is that LOW does not make range finding binoculars. No idea where or how the Revic are made but based on this it’s not LOW.
I don't think the glass is bad just not good enough to compare to other options but like you said everyone's eyes are different. I moved away from testing with a resolution chart because I don't think it tells everything in the field but will most likely go back to it just for the audience. I 100% agree with the last statement.
12x
That spike was 1270 yards. And 100 yards into private.
The elk across this valley are 1800 yards out.
Thats a dandy spike!
@Ladd are you getting an fog in the mornings? If so, would you mind taking some pictures of how thick the fog is and what you able and not able to range in it. Also, how far and into the fog you're able to range? I'd like to use it as a comparison to the Leica Geovid Max review I'm working on.
No fog here. Pretty much dry and warm. Cool mornings and evening and not very cold. Too warm really.
It's the exact opposite here in Western WA lol
That's exactly what I'm trying to distinguish. Everyone says the Sig and Revic's have thr best laser for environmental conditions, but they never post the conditions they're referring to so I have nothing to judge good, bad, or indifferent off of.
