I know this has been beat on a few times but I have narrowed it down to 3. I sold my spotter and want to transition to Binos. I have Swaro SLC glass for hunting but I don't think I need the really good low light glass for PRS but I don't want junk either. As much as they get abused and knocked around, warranty is also a concern and that's where the Razor HD 12x50 get in, my only concern is 12x isn't enough magnification. My other choices are the new Bushnell Forge 15x56 and the Meopta Meostar 15x56 which are obviously the most expensive. I have used the Meoptas and they are as close to Swaro as you can get to me. I haven't looked through the Forges at all, so those I need some feedback on if possible. I can get a nice discount on those as well, so they are way cheaper than the other two pair.
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Which Binos for PRS?
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You can use those easily for a while. See if you can get behind some meopta.
I personally have the 15x56 slc and wouldn’t use anything else.
Part of the point of spending the money we do on things is so we can beat them around and not worry.
Cheap shit is the stuff you want to baby and protect. As it’s going the best the stuff that actually breaks.
Cheap shit is the stuff you want to baby and protect. As it’s going the best the stuff that actually breaks.
I have the same set, and they are AWESOME!! You should be able to use those with zero issues for PRS. I run mine with an Outdoorsman's stud and tall bino adaptor on a tripod with a Manfrotto 322RC2 head. As far as banging up the Swaro's here is an interesting video about the service center in Rhode Island:
If you are comparing the SLC 15x to the Meopta B1 Plus 15x, here are some slight differences (outside of the eye of the beholder factor, which is the greatest factor regarding glass)
1. SLC will have a slightly wider field of view (234ft SLC - 221ft B1 Plus)
2. Light transmission (93% SLC - 88% B1 Plus)
3. Cost (Meopta’s can be found hundreds less than the SLC’s).
Weight shouldn’t really be a factor since they will be on a tripod anyway.
1. SLC will have a slightly wider field of view (234ft SLC - 221ft B1 Plus)
2. Light transmission (93% SLC - 88% B1 Plus)
3. Cost (Meopta’s can be found hundreds less than the SLC’s).
Weight shouldn’t really be a factor since they will be on a tripod anyway.
Meopta Meostars B1 x15 HDs IMO is averagely priced and will get the job done as easy as the SLC
If you have 10x now, why are you concerned that 12x won't be enough?
I think it matters what you plan to do with them at PRS matches. I range just fine with my 10x binos and can find targets with them, but for spotting hits, seeing trace, and making calls, I use a spotting scope at 30x or higher.
I think it matters what you plan to do with them at PRS matches. I range just fine with my 10x binos and can find targets with them, but for spotting hits, seeing trace, and making calls, I use a spotting scope at 30x or higher.
I have the forge 15x. The image quality is very good. The build quality leaves a bit to be desired. Mine are getting loose after around a year of use. If you have the cash to spring for the swaros, I would do it.
I run the Meopta 10 x 42 without much difficulty but I would like to go up to the 15 just for the extra magnification on long-range stages. When I do I will shop around for the slc's. I think on a good day the difference is very small but I notice the most when the mirage gets heavy, then the slc's really shine.
We just posted the Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 Binocular reduced from $1,399.00 to only $999.99 which is an awesome optic and certainly worth considering
I am going with a set of Swaro 15x56 from a fellow hide member...thanks everyone Who replied
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