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Quality may be a factor in my experience with the 10x Diamondbacks vs 12x Vipers. Yeah, everything was a bit closer in the 12's but maybe it was the clarity difference that was most noticeable...I just didn't notice it!I need better quality glass I think...my wallet --->
Alright well you gave me something to ponder on anyway. I may need to head down to Cabelas and test run a couple pairs and see if I can make up my mind.
Quote from: 7mmfan on April 08, 2022, 08:44:34 AMAlright well you gave me something to ponder on anyway. I may need to head down to Cabelas and test run a couple pairs and see if I can make up my mind.Keep in mind the store is very well lit so you won't be able to tell the difference between light gathering capabilities at low light, dusk and dawn conditions.
I definitely don't want higher than a 10x without having some kind of tripod or support. Have considered buying a pair of 12x or 15x and a tripod for hunting the big country, but find myself in the woods most of the time, so usually carry 8x compacts.I bought a pair of 10x42 Nikon Monarch HG binos a few years back, they have incredible glass, but after owning them a while i've realized they don't have the most comfortable eyecups...they're sort of hard and square. May have to suck it up and look at another brand. Tract would probably be worth a look, i bought one of their Toric scopes this past year and it's been fantastic.
Quote from: pickardjw on April 07, 2022, 09:00:00 PMQuality may be a factor in my experience with the 10x Diamondbacks vs 12x Vipers. Yeah, everything was a bit closer in the 12's but maybe it was the clarity difference that was most noticeable...I just didn't notice it!I need better quality glass I think...my wallet ---> If I have a choice, I would take quality of glass over range every time.
Quote from: Alchase on April 12, 2022, 12:05:06 PMQuote from: pickardjw on April 07, 2022, 09:00:00 PMQuality may be a factor in my experience with the 10x Diamondbacks vs 12x Vipers. Yeah, everything was a bit closer in the 12's but maybe it was the clarity difference that was most noticeable...I just didn't notice it!I need better quality glass I think...my wallet ---> If I have a choice, I would take quality of glass over range every time.This all the time . I would rather have a pair of Tier 1 glass in a lower power then a pair of $400 12's or 15's .