Gryphon,

The Swarovski's are great, absolutely crystal clear and very contrasty. But if I were to do it all over again I would buy Leica, they are just out of this world.

For binocolars and spotting scopes, you can not get better than the Europeans, Leica, Swarovski or Zeiss.

For scopes, the European scopes are brilliant in the optical department, but their reticle adjustment systems and warranty service come in second to the American makes, Leupold is legendary for their no questions asked warranty service. Burris is optically and mechnically in a class of their own, especially their Signature Series.

No, you cannot have my Swara's but I let you borrow them if we go sambar hunting(hint, hint)

Lynn