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DannyC
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Posted: September/19/2014 at 15:08 |
I am considering two options for new optics:
Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on which is preferred? The Leica has more features, bells and whistles but I have heard negative comments about warranty service. I would appreciate any comments, especailly if you own a pair. |
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supertool73
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I have personally used Leica's warranty service on a RF bino and in my experience it was superb. My had a chipped internal lens from the factory. They fixed it with no questions asked. I would not let that detract you from getting the one that fits your needs/wants best.
But either way you go, they are both fantastic units. I currently own the Zeiss RF bino and it is very good as well. |
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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DannyC
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Thanks for the info supertool73, where did you send the Leica's to for repair? A US service center? Did you send them direct to Leica or go through a dealer?
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jonoMT
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I really like my Zeiss LRF and the glass. I imagine the bins would be even better.
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Reaction time is a factor...
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supertool73
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The Leica US service center, I dealt with them direct. IIRC it took a couple weeks is all.
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Lifetime warranty and excellent customer service don't mean a thing when your gun fails during a zombie attack.
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okc4956
Optics Apprentice Joined: October/13/2009 Location: Oklahoma City Status: Offline Points: 135 |
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I just looked thru all of the big 3 at a local store and the Swaro's seemed to range the fastest.
I decided I really probably don't need atmospheric pressure and temperature for most of my shooting so I'm going with the Swaro's since the price is comparable to Leica right now.
I was really thinking Leica at first tho since I have one of their rangefinders and really like it but wanted to upgrade to carry less stuff when hunting. The Swaro's just felt better to me.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of them though as the glass in all three is excellent and I have a friend with a set made by Zeiss that he swears by.
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