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07-18-2013, 09:24 PM
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leica geovid 10x42
Has anyone tried out the new leica geovid binos/rangefinder yet? Any reviews on them yet?
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07-18-2013, 09:50 PM
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Haven't tried them. No some ppl who have and really like them. I seen the new ones in a hunting magazine and they look sweet. If I never already have a good 5Gs wrapped up in binos/rangefinder I would give them a serious look.
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07-18-2013, 10:26 PM
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Not sure if there is a new model out but I have had a set for about 5 years now and they are great. Exelent clarity and have ranged game at 900+ yards. I was tired of buying junk that I had to replace every couple years and was never saticfied with. Good investment
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07-18-2013, 11:01 PM
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choices
Are you wanting them for the rangefinder, or the optical quality. If it is for the rangefinder we did a s x s test with the new geo and the new $900 bushnell, the range finder in the new bushnell worked faster and further than the Leica, now the glass and feel there is a slight comparison as the Leica is brighter, not any sharper but brighter. Unfortunately for Bushnell they cheaped out on the body material and it really feels like a P O S in your hands. FS
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07-18-2013, 11:23 PM
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Are you wanting them for the rangefinder, or the optical quality. If it is for the rangefinder we did a s x s test with the new geo and the new $900 bushnell, the range finder in the new bushnell worked faster and further than the Leica, now the glass and feel there is a slight comparison as the Leica is brighter, not any sharper but brighter. Unfortunately for Bushnell they cheaped out on the body material and it really feels like a P O S in your hands. FS
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Is this the one that you tested
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07-19-2013, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Faststeel
we did a s x s test with the new geo and the new $900 bushnell
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I had a set of those fusions when they first came out and was impressed by the rangefinder in them too.
I ended up dumping them for the Geovids in favor of a much better all around package. but the laser on the bushnells is for sure no slouch.
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07-19-2013, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Jamie Black R/T
I had a set of those fusions when they first came out and was impressed by the rangefinder in them too.
I ended up dumping them for the Geovids in favor of a much better all around package. but the laser on the bushnells is for sure no slouch.
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I've got the fusions and am very happy with them........I can't remember the distance but I know I've lasered further than 1600 yds
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07-19-2013, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Is this the one that you tested
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I don't think these are on the market yet. I have my name on the list for a pair but it sounds like a few more weeks.. Hopefully soon!
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07-19-2013, 01:57 PM
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I don't think these are on the market yet. I have my name on the list for a pair but it sounds like a few more weeks.. Hopefully soon!
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I haven't seen them yet either, hence me asking for clarification, on which "new" Geovids were tested. But then again, you never know what connections a person might have, that would result in him getting hold of the new model in advance of the general public.
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07-19-2013, 07:54 PM
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I know of a few sets up for grabs in Calgary as of last tuesday.
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07-19-2013, 11:02 PM
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Where abouts are they mike?
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Originally Posted by IR_mike
I know of a few sets up for grabs in Calgary as of last tuesday.
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07-20-2013, 06:37 AM
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Ya pretty sweet. I think if I checked it out i'd be putting my BR2 range finder and licea 1600 and swaro binos up for sale.
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07-21-2013, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
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I saw these at Cabelas today....$3100 is a hefty price tag!
LC
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07-21-2013, 04:39 PM
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3000 at bass pro but not available till second week in August
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07-21-2013, 07:47 PM
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I first saw them in Reno at WSF convention. Ordered a pair on Thursday from cabelas, I should have them by Tuesday. No more carrying a range finder and binos.
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07-21-2013, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Is this the one that you tested
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Nope Elk
I was referring to the new bushnell and the current $2500 HD leica
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07-21-2013, 08:34 PM
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Nope Elk
I was referring to the new bushnell and the current $2500 HD leica
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You posted new Geo, so I was wondering if you had managed to get hold of the newest Geovids, before the general release. After seeing the posted specifications, I am interested to see some reviews on the newest model.
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07-21-2013, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
You posted new Geo, so I was wondering if you had managed to get hold of the newest Geovids, before the general release. After seeing the posted specifications, I am interested to see some reviews on the newest model.
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The new model Geovid is out, saw it today at Cabela's.
LC
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07-25-2013, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
I am interested to see some reviews on the newest model.
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It looks like im gonna have to go play with these.
only complaint I ever had about mine was the left side button. Now they got it right and added the ballistic program. Should be a solid unit.
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