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new binoculars need input.
« on: March 18, 2013, 12:17:08 PM »
I'm finally going to spend some cash and get a new pair of bino's.  Not sure what ones to get want to keep budget down around $400.  Any input?

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2013, 12:17:58 PM »
Wasn't there a pair of Votex in classifieds?

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2013, 07:26:15 PM »
 Vortex or Bushnell Legend HD's are both good.

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2013, 07:28:37 PM »
Vortex or zenrays

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2013, 07:31:36 PM »
 :yeah: no reason to look for anything else in that price range. I have the ED3s and love them

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2013, 07:34:39 PM »
I'm finally going to spend some cash and get a new pair of bino's.  Not sure what ones to get want to keep budget down around $400.  Any input?
I would spend a touch more and get the Vortex Viper HD....can get them a lot cheaper then retail of $599.... PM me if interested
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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2013, 07:46:21 PM »
I would get ahold of Elknut and see what he could do for you.
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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2013, 07:46:55 PM »
I'm finally going to spend some cash and get a new pair of bino's.  Not sure what ones to get want to keep budget down around $400.  Any input?
I would spend a touch more and get the Vortex Viper HD....can get them a lot cheaper then retail of $599.... PM me if interested

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2013, 05:53:24 AM »
Thanks for the info guys.  Guess I need to go check out as many pairs as I can.

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2013, 05:30:38 AM »
http://www.camofire.com/

Minox 10 x 42 BL - 40% off, which is $299 for the next 4 hours, or so.  that would be 9:30 a.m. if they don't sell out.

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2013, 06:08:54 AM »
i got my zen rays from ZRS-8x42 (charles) and he gave me a good deal. great binos for your price range. havnet had one complaint yet . great low light capability very clear. i love my zen rays .

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2013, 06:37:34 AM »
Keep saving and get some used Swaro EL 10x42   you will not regret it and never need to buy another cheaper pair  :twocents:
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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2013, 06:43:26 AM »
I upgrade from the first version of the Zen Ray ED to the Zen Ray Prime HD this year and I am very happy, but I couldn't help but post the camofire deal on Minox as that looked like a smoking deal for those that are trying to get some decent glass on a budget.

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Re: new binoculars need input.
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2013, 11:31:17 PM »
Keep saving and get some used Swaro EL 10x42   you will not regret it and never need to buy another cheaper pair  :twocents:

Agreed, buy once cry once. I got a smoking deal on a set of Swarovski's. :tup:


 


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