Rental Swarovski Options

[Slugz]

I got this from Eastmans Forum but can't remember who posted it.
http://www.optics4rent.com/

Awesome service and what I think is a great price. Communication. Was perfect via email. I rented the Swaro HD spotter with a small back pack tripod ( didn't want to mess with mine or adapter so I just got the one that he offers)
It arrives via Fed Ex in military grade padded box that is bubble wrapped inside a cardboard box. Return Fed Ex slip already printed and ready to go in the box.

I rented it because I wanted to compare it to a Maven. I think for the price it's a great service for someone who doesn't want to buy a Euro spotter for maybe a once in a lifetime hunt.

 

[ando_31]

Those do seem like some decent prices. Like you said, it is a great option for those going on a once in a lifetime hunt with a budget in mind and not wanting to compromise on optic quality.

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

Any chance you will share your findings?

 

[Slugz]

Any chance you will share your findings?

With regards to the Maven?

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

With regards to the Maven?

Yes. Would be interested in the comparison of the 2.

 

[Slugz]

Ok......so just my opinion.......and it's hard to have this discussion with out talking price point.....so I'm gonna leave that out. In addition I'm an elk hunter first, deer / antelope second ....my year is planned around archery/muzzle elk and 4th rifle elk every year. Mule deer tag is just a bonus but not my priority. I think it's key to know that as it highlights my mindset.

If I was a mule deer freak of a guy I'd drop the cash on a Swaro...no doubt about it. I was able to find deer last week by seeing a horn sticking out from behind a tree in low light conditions.

Being that my priority is elk every year ......the Maven was good enough for that. I think the Maven and Vortex are very close....so I believe then if you go by price point the Vortex wins. Feel free to ask any questions.

 

[mallardsx2]

I just got me 3 more 100$ cards for 80$ each... I'm closing in on those swaros...haha

 

[ando_31]

I just got me 3 more 100$ cards for 80$ each... I'm closing in on those swaros...haha

Have your friends buy you some too and you'll get there even sooner.

 

[HighPlainsHunter]

Ok......so just my opinion.......and it's hard to have this discussion with out talking price point.....so I'm gonna leave that out. In addition I'm an elk hunter first, deer / antelope second ....my year is planned around archery/muzzle elk and 4th rifle elk every year. Mule deer tag is just a bonus but not my priority. I think it's key to know that as it highlights my mindset.

If I was a mule deer freak of a guy I'd drop the cash on a Swaro...no doubt about it. I was able to find deer last week by seeing a horn sticking out from behind a tree in low light conditions.

Being that my priority is elk every year ......the Maven was good enough for that. I think the Maven and Vortex are very close....so I believe then if you go by price point the Vortex wins. Feel free to ask any questions.

Gotcha. I was more curious about in depth comparisons like reading text at long distances, edge distortion, last light performance, eye relief/cups, FOV, performance at high magnification, etc.. I figured the maven being 85mm versus 65 for the swaro would make for some differences as well since one is full size and the other a mid size.

 

[Slugz]

Sure .....if you wanna get crazy technical.
I had the same light at the same angle for all tests.
Used a straight line inch block target.
Edge and text Swaro won hands down.
Last light Swaro by far.
Eye relief no noticeable difference or issues.
FOV was expected for a 65 vs 85.

In the end.....I'm a regular blue collar guy......Maven vs Vortex is too close to call. Swaro is in another class......but unless glassing for 5 to 8 hours a day......I don't think needed.