Hey guys, I've been long range varmint hunting for years. During that time, I discovered the need and importance for quality optics to assist me in this obsessive endeavor of mine. My first purchase was a Range finder. I choose the Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guided Range Finder. It is the finest range finder I have ever owned. I sold two firearms so I could buy one of these babies. An accurate range finder is a must when trying to hit a small Ground Squirrel or P-Dog at 700 to 1000 yards. If you can't afford the Swaro, I would also recommend the Leica CRF 1200. It's a very nice range finder too. I have used the Bushnell's as well, they work well out to about 500 to 600 yards. However, they just don't cut it for 700 to 1000 yard readings.
Regarding Binoculars, WOW!!! this was a hard undertaking to pick the right pair. I decided I wanted a high magnification pair of bi-nos in the 10x to 15x range. I decided it would be between the Zeiss, Swarovski, Leicas or Nikons. I thought for sure the Swarovski's would be the bi-nos I would pick. However, I was wrong, I ended up getting a pair of the Zeiss 15x45 Conquests. The clarity of the Zeiss bi-nos is AWESOME! I am glad I took the time to look through each and every pair before I bought. I was also impressed with the Nikon's, for the price, they are impressive. The Swarovski's were awesome too, however, through my eyes the Zeiss clarity was better.
Like I said, I had to sell other firearms to be able to afford these types of optics. If you decide to shoot varmints, at long range, you'll find out very quickly how important it is to have quality optics. When you spend a bunch of time looking through Binoculars, it can become very hard on the eyes. So the better quality binoculars you have, the more comfortable you'll be during your varmint hunt. I learned the hard way during the beginning years of long range varminting, and I realized how important it is to have quality optics.
Like I said, before you buy binoculars, go and look through each pair before you buy. Regarding the range finder, I would highly recommend the Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guided Range Finder followed by the Leica CRF 1200.
One more thing, I am stating my own opinion on what I think works best for me. Another brand of optics might work better for someone else. I don't want to offend anybody or imply that other brands are bad, I just wanted to give my experience with what I use and have had success with.
Regarding Binoculars, WOW!!! this was a hard undertaking to pick the right pair. I decided I wanted a high magnification pair of bi-nos in the 10x to 15x range. I decided it would be between the Zeiss, Swarovski, Leicas or Nikons. I thought for sure the Swarovski's would be the bi-nos I would pick. However, I was wrong, I ended up getting a pair of the Zeiss 15x45 Conquests. The clarity of the Zeiss bi-nos is AWESOME! I am glad I took the time to look through each and every pair before I bought. I was also impressed with the Nikon's, for the price, they are impressive. The Swarovski's were awesome too, however, through my eyes the Zeiss clarity was better.
Like I said, I had to sell other firearms to be able to afford these types of optics. If you decide to shoot varmints, at long range, you'll find out very quickly how important it is to have quality optics. When you spend a bunch of time looking through Binoculars, it can become very hard on the eyes. So the better quality binoculars you have, the more comfortable you'll be during your varmint hunt. I learned the hard way during the beginning years of long range varminting, and I realized how important it is to have quality optics.
Like I said, before you buy binoculars, go and look through each pair before you buy. Regarding the range finder, I would highly recommend the Swarovski 8x30 Laser Guided Range Finder followed by the Leica CRF 1200.
One more thing, I am stating my own opinion on what I think works best for me. Another brand of optics might work better for someone else. I don't want to offend anybody or imply that other brands are bad, I just wanted to give my experience with what I use and have had success with.
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