Wild & Jag April 2020

Swarovski – EL 10x32 binoculars
The Swarovski EL is this Austrian company’s top-of-therange
binoculars. Swarovski competes with several other
European brands in this market but in my opinion their product
is one of the best money can buy. It’s impossible to hunt
in Africa without a decent set of binoculars, as anyone who
owns a decent European-made set of binos can testify. It is
vital to be able to see and assess a trophy animal standing
in or behind a bush or to determine whether that black mass
in the thicket is indeed your wounded bull – and the way he
is facing. You need to put him out of his misery as quickly as
possible, and this might be your only chance.
The EL 10x32 is one of the best options available. On
the optics I won’t elaborate – it is crystal clear. What makes
these binoculars so attractive for an African safari, is its size
– it is compact and lightweight. The 10x magnification helps
you see better at longer distances and to assess your trophy
in much more detail. The 32mm objective lens lets in more
light than the human eye can absorb, so again it helps in
saving weight. The open bridge design ensures your hands
are more relaxed, which means they keep steadier for longer.
The EL 10x32 is also very durable and more likely to survive
the odd tumble.
The EL 10x32 binoculars definitely
get the THUMBS-UP stamp of
approval!
Whylo is the distributor of these fine products in South
Africa and they will be very happy to assist you in
finding the nearest stockist. Contact liam@whylo.co.za
or call +27 71 868 2620 (mobile).
Els Leather – Somerset double-rifle
cartridge pouch
Designed to take six double-rifle cartridges, this product not
only looks awesome, it works really well and will last you a
lifetime. The holes for the cartridges are set together two
by two for the simple reason that when you reload, you will
more often than not take out two new cartridges – having
fired both barrels. This design helps you grip the two cartridges
more easily compared to most other similar products.
The Els Leather double pouch is made out of one piece of
leather, with the holes cut out of the top part to ensure that
no sand, grass, leaves or dirt can accumulate in your pouch
whilst out in the bush. The elastic loops also guide your cartridges
to the bottom of your pouch, ensuring sufficient grip.
The capacity of six allows you to carry enough ammo with
you on a big-game hunt – taking into consideration you have
two cartridges in the gun as well. This is not the only pouch
Els Leather Co manufactures in the Cape. They have a wide
variety of top-class products available.
This rifle cartridge pouch deserves
the THUMBS-UP stamp of approval!
Contact Ivan Volschenk (owner) at
orders@elsfineleather.co.za or on
+27 82 338 9111 (mobile).
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