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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #30 on: June 30, 2009, 10:58:30 AM »
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Another for Nikon Monarchs. I have the 10x42's and for the price they are awesome.

 :yeah:  I have the Monoarchs also. Pricepoint and clearity won me over the comparable Leupolds.

Sounds like I'd like to get a pair of the Zen Rays to my eyes though.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #31 on: June 30, 2009, 02:21:50 PM »
OK, it is $370, but get the new ZEN ED II in 7x36.  It weighs 21 oz has a 480' fov and a view that will knock your socks off.  I'm privileged to be playing with the last pre production prototype.  Delivery scheduled for the first week of August.

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I can't find any in that price range.  :dunno:

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #32 on: June 30, 2009, 02:57:50 PM »
OK, it is $370, but get the new ZEN ED II in 7x36.  It weighs 21 oz has a 480' fov and a view that will knock your socks off.  I'm privileged to be playing with the last pre production prototype.  Delivery scheduled for the first week of August.

Steve,
I can't find any in that price range.  :dunno:

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We have 20% coupon for all waterproof binoculars. The code is SAVE20.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #33 on: July 05, 2009, 04:47:24 AM »
I have Nikon Monarchs 10x42's and love them.  Well worth the money! ! !
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #34 on: July 18, 2009, 07:34:09 PM »
Well I bought the Nikon Monarch 10-42, I like the camo, size and weight.  I got a hammer deal way below my budget.  

I am 100% sure that the Zen optics are better quality and I will buy one for work, the new once coming out sometimes in August? That would not work for my personal use since I will be gone Bear hunting beginning Aug 7th. But again, I need a pair for work to look and spy around the property ;)
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #35 on: August 09, 2009, 02:35:01 PM »
May be a little late but I bought the Leupold Mojave 10x42 last year for a Montana trip.  Hands down the best money I have ever spent.  Sure there are better but I bought the best ones I could afford.  I love the way they feel.  Just thought I would share.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #36 on: August 09, 2009, 02:59:11 PM »
 ZEISS, Binoculars

http://spokane.craigslist.org/bar/1314403502.html

Might be worth looking at.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #37 on: August 09, 2009, 03:29:35 PM »
I'd go for the Zen Ray ED 8x43 at $360 (on sale plus 20% off code). Blow Monarchs away. I have the Summits and like them better than the Monarchs I've had.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #38 on: August 11, 2009, 08:26:08 AM »
You cant go wrong with monarchs, they are a great glass, I do want to get my hands on the Zen ed soon though, I love the style and performance
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #39 on: August 13, 2009, 04:20:33 AM »
Just purchased the Zen ED 8x43 glass. After 20% off coupon: use code MyED2, I paid $400 plus $8 priority shipping. I will let you know what I think after I get them.

I had looked @ the Swaro EL: bit outta my price range presently, Leupold goldenring: bit heavy, and well the Zeisse ultra vids...again well out of my price range at present. I REALLY like the VIP warranty of Vortex but...at double the price of the Zen Ray and considering the fact that Zen Ray is a site sponsor, I went that route  ;)

Like I said, will let you know what I think after I get them and put them through the paces this year.
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #40 on: October 02, 2009, 04:43:35 PM »
Cabelas has all the Monarch ATB's on sale right now.  Just got the 12x42 for $260 after mail in rebate.
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #41 on: October 02, 2009, 04:59:02 PM »
Zen Rays are so much better.... do yourself a favor and try em.............you'll love em.  :twocents:
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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #42 on: October 13, 2009, 10:18:52 PM »
Avoid buying a compact size. The field of view and light transmission will never match a mid sized. I have a set of Leupold's. but also looked at Nikon, Burris, ect.

The chest harnesses are nice for carrying in the field. Keep the glass on your chest and not swinging around.

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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #43 on: October 13, 2009, 10:42:40 PM »
The best Quote on optics.


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Re: $350 Budget
« Reply #44 on: October 20, 2009, 01:50:32 PM »
Does anybody here have any thoughts or experience with the Burris Fullfield binocs? I have been very happy with the 2 Burris scopes I have, and so I am considering their binocs as well.

Any thoughts?

 


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