Care & service of your hunting optics: 3 tips
Everything ready?
With the hunting season approaching, it is important that also your equipment is in top shape. Therefore, you should check all your devices before use. Depending on the condition of your equipment, you have different options: clean, repair or buy new equipment. We show you the best way to go about it.
My optical equipment is in good shape
In winter, hunting equipment often gets a well-deserved rest. After this "beauty sleep," however, you need to make sure that your equipment is still in perfect condition. If it is, a thorough cleaning is in order.
How to clean your binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes
Your optical equipment doesn't mind a spring cleaning. To ensure sharp and clear vision, we recommend cleaning your optical equipment before hunting season begins. The following video shows how to clean the lenses of your binoculars, spotting scope modules and rifle scopes.
Check your rifle scopes
Check the function of the illuminated reticle on your rifle scopes. Also, make sure all accessories, such as the functional pouch, eyepiece cap, objective lens cap, and carrying strap are ready for use.
Information and repairs
My optical equipment needs repair
If more than a thorough cleaning is required, it is worthwhile in most cases to have your optical equipment serviced or repaired. This will keep your equipment in the best condition and give you many years of enjoyment.
Care & service
Help for self-help on My Service
Where can I find the serial number on my product? How do I use the accessories correctly? On our information portal My Service, you will find numerous articles that provide information on a wide range of topics relating to SWAROVSKI OPTIK products. Select the product about which you have questions and browse through our articles:
Send us your SWAROVSKI OPTIK product
If you would like to send your product to SWAROVSKI OPTIK for repair, you can do so at any time. Simply register it for repair here:
Spare Parts
Does something need to be replaced?
Depending on the application and requirements, certain parts wear out faster than others. For example, this can be true of the eyecups, which regularly get into contact with the skin. If you would like to exchange a certain part, you can find out about possible spare parts here:
Discover products
It is essential to be able to rely on high-quality equipment for hunting. High-quality optics with additional features, such as illuminated reticles or digital range-finding, make it easier to ensure an ethical hunting experience.
Would you like to know which binoculars, spotting scopes or rifle scopes meet your requirements and would be a suitable addition to your optical equipment? Select what you are looking for in our product guide and it will lead you step by step to the right product for your application.
What kind of product are you looking for?
Is your equipment complete?
With the right accessories, you complete your equipment and optimize it for your individual needs. Whether you are looking for a lens cap, AFL anti-fog lens or ballistic turret: There are suitable accessories for every hunting situation that can provide you with additional support.
You can find an overview of our current accessories for long-range optics here:
