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Offline tbotts

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #120 on: August 03, 2008, 08:32:01 AM »
another vote for a Kahles 10x42.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #121 on: August 04, 2008, 09:19:58 PM »
Leupold 10x42, just got them, I love them, I was able to spot a bear after glassing 15 minutes non stop the other day, no eye strain.
If you shoot the first one you will never get that true trophy.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #122 on: August 05, 2008, 06:13:18 PM »
brunton,epoch 10.5x43
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #123 on: August 06, 2008, 06:50:55 AM »
Muleysniper, why did you get rid of the Leica Geovids?
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
If I ageed with you, then we'd both be wrong.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #124 on: August 06, 2008, 07:04:32 AM »
Oh it was an inside joke with stickslinger :chuckle:. He found them on Craigslist for sale in my area. I picked them up for him since he lives in Moses. I had them for a few days and played with them a little. He met me over at Banks lake last week when I was on vacation and picked them up.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #125 on: August 06, 2008, 08:12:19 PM »
I just picked up a pair of Vortex Vipers 10x42 from Paul / Elknut1 -- actually arrived today.  I have to say, I've been looking at a ton of binos, and they're awesome.  I compared a lot of them, and these were def the best value for the glass - I'm happy with my decision.

Not to mention that Paul was great to work with. 

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #126 on: September 28, 2008, 07:47:00 AM »
Meopta 8x42's. Excellent glass for 879.00 at Cabelas. I may buy the Cabelas Euro 12x50's down the road to use in place of my spotting scope. There made by Meopta too.

Excellent value, and they aren't that far behind the big 3. Used them in Alaska for glassing for hours on end, no eye strain, excellent field of view, and very clear.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #127 on: October 01, 2008, 10:38:37 PM »
I,m hard on my gear and seem to see just fine through glass under $250. For the price tag on the sworo's you should be able to see the future through em . :tup:

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #128 on: October 02, 2008, 07:44:14 AM »
Swarovski SLC 10x50
Swarovski SLC 15x56

-When I find something better,  I will buy them.  I spare no expense when it comes to glass.   I compared the 10x50's against the EL 10x42's on a Montana hunt a couple of years ago.  We were waiting for daylight over-looking an alfalfa field and I could put horns on deer with the 10x50's when you could only see white asses through the EL's.  I have a buddy who swears that the 8.5x42 EL's are the best binocular made....he uses the 10-15 Duovids????  Also, I have heard from several sources that Geovids lack a little of the optical quality of the Ultravids, EL's, SLC's.....I have only looked through them in a store, although, I will have a pair for bowhunting and coyote hunting next year.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #129 on: October 07, 2008, 07:18:33 AM »
I just got some leupold 10x42s they are some nnice glass for sure the best Ive had makes glassing very comfortable with zero eye strain and lots of light

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #130 on: October 08, 2008, 06:57:18 AM »
I got a pair of Leupold Tactical 10x50.  After about 6 months of looking and comparing with the cascade 10x42, the monarch 10x42, and a couple other pair, i opted for these as they were about 100 cheaper than the gold ring with the same great warranty!  They look great and perform great in low light!

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #131 on: October 09, 2008, 06:35:53 PM »
I just got a pair of Ziess Conquests 8x30 for christmas last year. Man what difference a good pair of binos makes.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #132 on: October 23, 2008, 12:31:33 PM »
Spent $275 on a new pair of Nikon Monarch 8.5x56 ATB Camo off of ebay. They retail at more than $400
Ruger brought back the .220, i just shoot it.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #133 on: October 24, 2008, 10:45:08 AM »
Spent $275 on a new pair of Nikon Monarch 8.5x56 ATB Camo off of ebay. They retail at more than $400

Good find, those are very nice.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #134 on: October 24, 2008, 11:00:09 AM »
Just got my Nikon Monarch ATB's 10x42 from Cabellas for $300.  Look great and can't wait to use them hunting.

 


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