Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 07:22:01 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on January 04, 2014, 07:30:30 PM
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Post by: dreamunelk on January 04, 2014, 07:45:49 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 07:49:56 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 08:02:26 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 04, 2014, 08:24:06 PM
Never owned a quality pair of glass. :IBCOOL:You still don't. :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 08:32:15 PM
so what would be your choice?Never owned a quality pair of glass. :IBCOOL:You still don't. :chuckle:
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 04, 2014, 08:37:10 PM
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I was just ribbing you...
I am sure they will be good bino's, the conquests are very nice too, that said I have owned several brands of bino's but I will never own anything else than Swaro's now after having them for several years.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 04, 2014, 08:43:09 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 04, 2014, 08:50:33 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on January 04, 2014, 08:51:22 PM
Post by: AKBowman on January 05, 2014, 07:14:16 PM
I have the Conquest HD's in 10X42 and they are awesome. There's so much that goes into the development of the Zeiss glass that 99.9% of the people out there don't know. For example Leica buys all of their lenses for their binos from Zeiss and so do other major players. They just don't have the patented finishing components to them that Zeiss does which ultimately makes Zeiss better.
Regarding the comments about the Swaros being better at gathering light in low light conditions..that's the first I've heard of that.
I would say you did well with your purchase and you do have the highest quality glass available in the price range.
Post by: whackmaster on January 05, 2014, 07:28:51 PM
I picked up a new pair of Zeiss Terra binos for myself today since I've been a good boy all year. Never owned a quality pair of glass. :IBCOOL:OR BOW
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 05, 2014, 07:49:30 PM
when you're as good as me you don't need a quality bow. I just simply get it done better than most with less bow.I picked up a new pair of Zeiss Terra binos for myself today since I've been a good boy all year. Never owned a quality pair of glass. :IBCOOL:OR BOW
Post by: Brad Harshman on January 05, 2014, 08:58:21 PM
Ha ha! Just kidding. Congrats on your new binos. You'll love them for sure.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 06, 2014, 05:23:00 AM
Post by: jackmaster on January 06, 2014, 07:30:42 AM
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 06, 2014, 07:42:45 AM
Post by: elkaholic123 on January 06, 2014, 07:48:32 AM
My wife has Zeiss and they are clearer then any other binos in our hunting group. I have Steiners that were a few hundred dollars more then her Zeiss and hers are still clearer. One bonus is that they aint made in China.The Terra line is made in China I believe :dunno:
Post by: xXLojackXx on January 08, 2014, 09:24:55 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 09, 2014, 10:16:25 AM
D Rock, what'd they cost? if you dont mind me asking. Been thinking of picking up the Cabelas Euro HD's as I cant tell the difference between them and a pair a Swaro's, and theyre 60% cheaper. The down side to the Euros is the weight though.I was in the same boat and ended up with vortex razor hd. I looked at them and leica side by side and couldn't tell a difference. Didn't compare with swaro because I knew I would have to have them... lol. The razor hd are very light. Compared to most.
I'm curious on the cost for the zeiss as well. My vortex were 1200. I wish they had 12x50s when I bought but all they had were 10x42. So I got a spotter later.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 07:12:00 AM
D Rock, what'd they cost? if you dont mind me asking. Been thinking of picking up the Cabelas Euro HD's as I cant tell the difference between them and a pair a Swaro's, and theyre 60% cheaper. The down side to the Euros is the weight though.pm coming.
Post by: luvmystang67 on January 10, 2014, 07:21:06 AM
Give that 7mm-08 to your daughter.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 07:27:57 AM
You should've spent your money on a more masculine firearm instead. :twocents:new gun is coming soon. I got a check list for the year one thing at a time.
Give that 7mm-08 to your daughter.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 07:30:20 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on January 10, 2014, 10:05:50 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 01:46:41 PM
Your old ones could've been replaced by a thick drinking glass.I'm glad you approve.
Post by: lewy on January 10, 2014, 02:12:22 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 02:26:18 PM
D-rock you sure take a lot of $hit :chuckle: Btw my buddy has been happy with the same set of binos......I know all a bunch of haters. They're all just jealous of my exellents.
Post by: Bow Tech on January 10, 2014, 05:29:02 PM
takes a hater to know oneD-rock you sure take a lot of $hit :chuckle: Btw my buddy has been happy with the same set of binos......I know all a bunch of haters. They're all just jealous of my exellents.
Post by: whackmaster on January 10, 2014, 07:58:05 PM
nice binos
Post by: RadSav on January 10, 2014, 08:54:48 PM
The budget Zeiss is very under rated IMO. Rifle scopes too! I don't really care where they are made. I think Nikon's EDG is orient glass and it nips on Swaro's heals as best in the business. Only thing I didn't like about the Zeiss was the way it fit my hands. But then again, as with bow grips, my odd thumbs cause problems many others don't experience. Had they fit comfortably I'd own a pair too.
I'd say you done very good :tup: And just think what you could get if you were a good boy during a 365 day year ;)
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 10, 2014, 09:12:01 PM
Post by: RadSav on January 10, 2014, 10:59:54 PM
If radsav approves I did well :IBCOOL:.
Now you can take all that money you saved on glass and buy an Experience :o
...Or an Xpedition Xcentric! For a short brace bow that thing shot SWEET! I always like it when I get to blow up arrows at the show. Then hand the bow back to them and say, "Eh, it shoots ok" :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 16, 2014, 10:40:31 AM
one step at a time radsav. If I were ever to put down my hoyt for another right now it would probably be a prime.If radsav approves I did well :IBCOOL:.
Now you can take all that money you saved on glass and buy an Experience :o
...Or an Xpedition Xcentric! For a short brace bow that thing shot SWEET! I always like it when I get to blow up arrows at the show. Then hand the bow back to them and say, "Eh, it shoots ok" :chuckle:
Post by: RadSav on January 16, 2014, 11:10:54 AM
one step at a time radsav. If I were ever to put down my hoyt for another right now it would probably be a prime.
:chuckle: 2014 Prime lineup looks nice. Wish I had been given a chance to shoot them at the show. Couldn't get myself to buy one though.
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 31, 2014, 08:49:19 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 31, 2014, 08:57:18 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on January 31, 2014, 09:01:32 AM
Make sure your wife doesn't have a garage sale when your not home? There was a thread where the wife sold hubbies quality glass for $50!!!!!!! :chuckle:oh she knows better
Post by: Buck_Nasty11 on May 02, 2014, 01:00:44 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 02, 2014, 01:39:56 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on May 02, 2014, 01:50:48 PM
If you really want to parse the nuances of glass, you should spend some time on bird watching forums. Optics are the only gear that they carry and have to spend their money on. Its not uncommon for them to own Zeiss, Swaro, AND Leica.
Swarovski isn't the end all, be all of optical quality. I've looked through them and my high end Nikons and in some conditions, my Nikons were clearly better. If its that close, I'll take the glass that is markedly cheaper any day. :twocents: