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    Posted: April/24/2008 at 03:08
Getting ready to purchase new bino's,  has anyone had the chance to compare the vortex razor to the cabelas euro's in 10X42?
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The Cabelas Euro is made by Meopta and is nothing more than the Meopta Meostar with different rubber armor and the Cabelas logo added.  It is a very nice binocular.  I thought it and the Vortex Razor were basically equivalent optically, but I haven't spent much time looking through the Meostar and I own the 8X42 Razor.
 
They have similar FOV numbers.  Taking nothing away from the Meostar/Cabelas Euro, the Razor is lighter, has a better warranty, has better eyecup adjustability, and is about $100 less expensive, so I would personally go with the Razor.  I think it may very well be the best deal going in premium binoculars.  Either is very nice.  Both have a very relaxed view.  A lot comes down to whether you prefer the ergonomics of the open bridge design (Razor) or the solid hinge design (Meopta).  I would handle both if possible and see which one feels better to you.  If you can't locate a Razor in your local stores, it feels pretty much identical to the Burris Euro Diamond, and to an extent, the Swaro EL. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/18/2008 at 10:00
I think -cabelas- made a big mistake by not choosing to offer an 8x42 in Euro line, But maybe meopta said no?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roy Finn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: May/18/2008 at 11:29
I would agree with that as well, but, sales figures indicate that a 10X is more popular than the 8X.
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