Hunting smarter takes on a new meaning in the age of digital rifle scopes, and the dS Gen. II from Swarovski is second to none.
SPONSORED CONTENT At some point in our education or career, many of us have encountered the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” The same can be said for hunting. Hunting smarter used to involve our own calculations of ballistics, range finding, tracking tactics and other intelligent, methodical approaches to take the shot that is foremost effective, clean and safe. Through the years, ammo, firearm, range finder and other companies in the hunting industry have created tools to make each of these tasks simpler – but it still requires a separate tool to meet each need. Devoting your attention toward so many different elements of shooting and tracking often distracts from the enjoyment of the hunt itself, taking you out of a submersive experience. Now in 2021, hunting smarter, not harder, takes on a whole new meaning with the all-encompassing support of digital rifle scopes.
The goal of digital rifle scopes is to maximize the amount of both safety and enjoyment of hunters afield. During the intense moments leading up to your shot, digital functions such as angle measurements, aiming point and rangefinder displays make hunting easier, even more enjoyable and also serve to provide additional security. The goal of any true and experienced hunter is to take a single shot that is clean and effective, prioritizing responsible hunting. The use of digital rifle scopes makes this more likely more often. Taking some of the “think work” off your plate allows you to fully immerse yourself in the hunt without having to fumble between binos, rangefinders and ballistic calculations, meaning you can concentrate all your focus and energy toward the quarry ahead through a single device.
The Do-It-All Digital Rifle Scope
When it comes to digital rifle scopes, the dS Gen. II scope from Swarovski is second to none. The scope calculates the correct aiming point at the touch of a button, taking into account the distance, air pressure, temperature, angle, magnification and personal ballistics data. With all of this key information not only at your fingertips but in your line of sight, focusing on and aiming at your target is easy and intuitive.
There is no room for guesswork in the sport of hunting. “Pretty sure” and “close enough” are not in the hunter’s vocabulary. To ensure success, we must be acutely accurate and sure of every shot we take. What is perhaps most impressive about the dS Gen. II scope is that it always shows you the correct aiming point. In other words, you can be 100 percent confident when you take the decision to pull the trigger.
The dS Gen. II, an upgraded version of Swarovski’s original dS scope, is optimized for individual customization through the dS Configurator app. Through the app, hunters can customize which features they prefer to display on the scope, whether it be wind speed, bullet velocity and flight time, distance, temperature or other elements that influence the accuracy of the shot. You can customize your scope display to show the information that is most relevant to you for the conditions in which you are hunting, The data input via the app is then transmitted immediately to the scope display.
It is the customization ability of the dS Gen. II rifle scope that makes it one of the most versatile digital scopes on the market. No matter your rifle model, ammunition type, species of your quarry, weather and wind conditions of the hunt or your own personal preferences, the scope adapts to meet your unique and specific needs. You can even select the type of reticle you prefer to use for each hunt and easily change when necessary.
A concern for users of traditional rifle scopes is that carrying a phone on your hunt or having to rely on it when you are trying to enjoy being away from technology and immersed in nature is arguably just as distracting as having to calculate your own ballistics. Swarovski recognizes the need for hunters to focus solely on what is right in front of them. That’s why you can configure all of your digital scopes display settings and input data before you venture afield. With the dS Gen. II rifle scope, there is no need to be constantly checking your phone. Everything you need is right there in the scope as you look ahead toward your target.
When it comes to smart, responsible hunting, digital rifle scopes are paving the way into a new age of immersive adventure. Becoming distracted by the many influential factors that go into making the most accurate and precise shot are a thing of the past. With the dS Gen. II, hunters will be confident in every pull of the trigger, while remaining fully focused what is directly in front of them.
