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looking to upgrade binos
« on: January 13, 2019, 12:38:24 PM »
i have nikon 12x50   but prefer 10s  looking for better glass HD  wont break the banks thanks

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2019, 12:41:29 PM »
may not be the greatest glass in the world but i'm getting the Bushnell fusion 12x50 all in 1.
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2019, 06:28:51 PM »
Look for a used set of Swarovski slc

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2019, 06:41:09 PM »
I just picked up a set of vortex crossfire in 10 x 42 today
I didn’t want to spend a fortune either
I compared them with similarly priced Nikon and Leupold at Sportsmens warehouse they were absolutely clear and sharp, nice sized, great quality and lifetime warranty  for $150
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2019, 02:09:48 PM »
The Cabelas Euro models are worth a look. You can find some good deals on them in the Bargain Cave sometimes. They're re-branded Meoptas, so you can look at reviews for the Meopta binos to get an idea on quality and performance.

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2019, 02:35:10 PM »
A definition of breaking the bank would aid in recommendations.  The bank could be $200 or it could be $1,500
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2019, 02:48:53 PM »
You have to give us a price range?

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2019, 07:13:49 PM »
I picked up a set of Sig Sauer binoculars last summer and have been very pleased with them for the price I paid. Give them a look for a lower priced option. 

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2019, 08:00:36 PM »
Buy once cry once......Swaro
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2019, 08:08:12 PM »
recently had a great experience with Swaro.
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2019, 02:13:04 AM »
realistically 300-500 

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2019, 03:50:28 AM »
I can buy one pair of 10x42 swarovski EL's for $2689
Or......
Vortex Viper 10x42HD-$500
Tikka T3x 30-06-$680
Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40-$400
Sig kilo 2000-$500
Glock 20 10mm-$550
=$2630
I know what id rather go home with. :chuckle: :tung:

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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2019, 04:56:34 AM »
Yea the binos
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Re: looking to upgrade binos
« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2019, 06:14:41 AM »
I can buy one pair of 10x42 swarovski EL's for $2689
Or......
Vortex Viper 10x42HD-$500
Tikka T3x 30-06-$680
Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40-$400
Sig kilo 2000-$500
Glock 20 10mm-$550
=$2630
I know what id rather go home with. :chuckle: :tung:

 :chuckle:

I’m all for buying quality optics, but the average hunter won’t benefit from buying a pair of Swaro binos. I have a Swaro spotter because it’s a necessary tool for my LR shooting; a pair of high dollar binos wouldn’t make any difference in my hunting though.

 


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