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Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! #9209886 09/27/14
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal EricM OP Campfire Tracker
OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	I'm planning to buy a Swaro 12x50 EL SV bino, and am considering tripod options. The Outdoorsmans pan head, binocular adapter and tripod (probably a Medium) seem like a good way to go but I'd like to hear what others are doing before I make the leap. This is what I'm looking at: Cheers, Eric

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Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! EricM #9210537 09/27/14
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CLB Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,185 CT	That looks like an awesome set up...

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! CLB #9210977 09/27/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	I took the plunge. First field test will be on Aoudad. Eric

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! EricM #9211039 09/27/14
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CLB Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,185 CT	Did you get all the various attachments also? What optics are you putting on top?

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! CLB #9211229 09/27/14
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Farmboy1 Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,879	Here are my 2 Big Eyes binoculars. Minox 15x58 ED, and the Nikon 12x50 SE. I don't usually tripod mount them, but I sometimes do. My 12x50 SE is my binocular that is at hand on the farm from my window to check on things. Lots of deer within the 2 miles, I scan daily. Attached Images DSCN1010.JPG (72.26 KB, 147 downloads)

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Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! Farmboy1 #9211640 09/27/14
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Gledeasy Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,596 UT	You'll like the Outdoorsmans system. I don't have any pics, but have been using it for two seasons now and really like it.

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! Gledeasy #9211854 09/27/14
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dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,157 Likes: 26 Kodiak & AZ	Manfrotto MVH500A head and a Velbon carbon fibre tripod. I use the Outdoorsman adapter for my 15x56 Swaros. I have tried a LOT of guy's setups including the complete Outdoorsmans stuff. I like mine better. I cut the handle shorter but other than that-pretty dang good. Makes me a better glasser. I have a 701 HDV but they have discontinued it and this is the replacement which has an even better plate system. NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! dennisinaz #9211899 09/27/14
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huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,959 Likes: 23 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	I chop those frigging handles off, too. 7 inches and angled out....

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! CLB #9212067 09/27/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Originally Posted by CLB Did you get all the various attachments also? What optics are you putting on top? I got the tall tripod, pan head, bino adapter and bino stud, with an extra adapter plate for a scope or maybe one of the claw rifle mounts. I plan to use Swaro 12x50s, no spotter, for now. Between the Swaro anniversary sale and a few of these items from Outdoorsmans that are on sale I saved about $600. Eric

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! EricM #9212199 09/27/14
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rosco1 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 5,335 utah	old pic, but its what I use still. Swaro 15x56, tripod is a swaro carbon tripod. (cant remember who makes these for them, bogen?) Bino's are awesome (understatement), tripod is junk, I've broke it 4 times, in 4 years..the legs work fine and are light, but whatever head swaro puts on it is a POS,I expected a bit more for 800 bucks..I need to get a new head that will take some abuse. Last edited by rosco1; 09/27/14.

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Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! Farmboy1 #9212223 09/28/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Originally Posted by Farmboy1 Here are my 2 Big Eyes binoculars. Minox 15x58 ED, and the Nikon 12x50 SE. I don't usually tripod mount them, but I sometimes do. My 12x50 SE is my binocular that is at hand on the farm from my window to check on things. Lots of deer within the 2 miles, I scan daily. You'll get some range with those!

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! dennisinaz #9212225 09/28/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Originally Posted by dennisinaz Manfrotto MVH500A head and a Velbon carbon fibre tripod. I use the Outdoorsman adapter for my 15x56 Swaros. I have tried a LOT of guy's setups including the complete Outdoorsmans stuff. I like mine better. I cut the handle shorter but other than that-pretty dang good. Makes me a better glasser. I have a 701 HDV but they have discontinued it and this is the replacement which has an even better plate system. I went back and forth on the Outdoorsmans lightweight aluminum tripod versus other offerings in Carbon fiber, which in some cases are lighter with greater compactness and extension. But those that use the OD tripods seem to really love them and rave about how bombproof they are. Eric

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! EricM #9212231 09/28/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Rosco, that's the same basic setup that I'm going after. I'm still on the fence about going for the tall tripod but it's what OD recommended for versatility, and it will be nice to stand and look out over bushes, etc., if I need to, but also be able to glass while sitting. That's too bad your carbon fiber gear is breaking down on you. Maybe return it as defective? For that money it should last. Eric

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! EricM #9212599 09/28/14
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scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner..	These^^. I use a Manfrotto 190CXPRO4 tripod. The head is a 222 Manfrotto. Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! scenarshooter #9212604 09/28/14
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Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1	I can't imagine those not being sweet. I hate Swaro rifle scopes, but everything else is sweet. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! Steelhead #9212690 09/28/14
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OP EricM Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 5,513 SoCal	Pat, I don't know what's sweeter, your setup or all the killer photos behind it!! Eric

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! scenarshooter #9212692 09/28/14
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CLB Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 5,185 CT	Pat, how do the bins attach to that bracket? Last edited by CLB; 09/28/14.

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! CLB #9212867 09/28/14
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scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner..	Originally Posted by CLB Pat, how do the bins attach to that bracket? Swaro makes this QD bracket that fits the stud on the front part of the hinge on their 15X56's. Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! scenarshooter #9212921 09/28/14
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rcamuglia Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 10,966 Likes: 74	I use the BOG Gear Bino Rest. Bought 2 of them. They work with any Bino. About 45$ each. Keep one on the shooting sticks for glassing during hunting and one in the spotting scope case for the window mount or tripod. Originally Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.

Re: Let's see your Big Eye setups...!! scenarshooter #9212998 09/28/14
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SLM Campfire Ranger S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 18,952 Likes: 3 NM	It changes daily. Been wanting to try the pistol grip Scenar' has.

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