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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2007, 11:29:36 AM »
Swarovski 10X50 SLCs, they are expensive (I think 1800 now), heavy but worth evry bit of the cost and weight.
SWAROVSKI---10by42...My  eyes never get tired. I also carry a doubler. I would put this combo up against most of the lesser spotting scopes.
I have looked at the doubler but haven't jumped yet.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2007, 11:40:44 AM »
What I have used: Steiner 8 x 30 Military Marine. (My son is now using these)

What I currently use: Burris Signiture Select Series 10 x 42. They work really well.

What I want: I really want either a pair of Leupold Gold Ring 10 x 42 or Swarovski EL 10X42 or Leica 10x42 Geovids.
It's hard for me to justify the money given everything else we want. Santa? are you hearing this?

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2007, 08:10:31 PM »
Nikon Monarchs 10x42.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #18 on: November 26, 2007, 09:50:10 PM »
I'm driving 10x42 SLC for most hunting, in real good spots where I'll spend some time, I'll throw my 15x56 SLC on my Bogen tripod for a nice look. Worth every penny, both of em.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2007, 10:11:47 AM »
Swarovski 10x50 SLC's. I really like them. Awesome in low light and an excellent eye relief IMO. Spendy, but good optics are just as important if not more than a good rifle.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2007, 05:41:41 AM »
i bought minox 10-42 at sportsmans. the are very good binos.  very clear during low light . i think might be the best think about them.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2007, 04:48:39 PM »
Swarovski EL 10X42

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #22 on: December 04, 2007, 05:12:26 PM »
Swarovski's 10x42 slc, worth every penny, not overrated! Glass all day with no eye strain.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #23 on: December 06, 2007, 11:55:39 AM »
I broke a pair of really old Bushnell 8 X 40 this year hunting .
Still have a old pair of variable power 7-12X 40 that don't variable any more , their stuck on 12 . They can from the Korean War .
Looking for a new set.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #24 on: December 06, 2007, 12:21:32 PM »
Swarovski 10X42 here!! Great glasses and easy on the eyes.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #25 on: December 06, 2007, 01:47:53 PM »
Swarovski 10x42's, awesome glass. 

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #26 on: December 08, 2007, 08:47:07 PM »
I have the Nikon Monark 10x42 and there are alright
i just bought the Minox 10x42 and love them

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #27 on: December 10, 2007, 09:41:11 PM »
My next pair will be Minox, they are reasonably priced and I absolutely can not see a difference when compared to the big 3.  If you go to Sportsmans they will let you take them all outside right at dark and compare them, I was impressed.

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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #28 on: December 13, 2007, 02:35:34 PM »
Ditched the Swaro SLC and the Leica 1200LRF about 2.5 years ago and bucked up the Benjamins and bought the Leica Geovids 10x42, never looked back, sure do like not having to carry two items, kinda like the rhino GPS/Radios there awesome.
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Re: What Bino's do you use?
« Reply #29 on: December 13, 2007, 04:24:15 PM »
We bought my FiL a set of Swaro's for retirement (he's a birder) and I seriously considered them. But I'm so very very HARD on my equipment, I couldn't see throwing down that coin... I got a pair of 8x32 Nikon Monarchs for $200 bucks refurbished, I'm overjoyed with the purchase! Super clarity, very easy on the eyes. And after a few years when I realize they're all scratched up from cleaning them with dirty shirt tails and glove fingertips, I won't slip into depression and cry for 3 days!
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