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matthewdanger
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Posted: March/02/2009 at 17:51 |
I have to say, I am learning a ton on this forum. Thanks in advance for your replies.
I am looking for 8x42 binoculars for hunting mostly. I have a few things in mind that I need: - waterproof and rugged - good low light performance - $100-250 I have looked at the Nikon Monarch ATBs and they were nice but just outside my price range. I also looked at some Pentax DCF HS that were pretty nice and with in my price range. I haven't handled the Vortex Diamondbacks in person but they look great on paper. What would you gurus suggest? Thanks! |
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lucytuma
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Bushnell Legends are pretty good.
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lucznik
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You need to be focusing (pun intended) on Porro prism binoculars
Bushnell Legends Leupold Cascades Pentax PCF WP II These will be far better than anything you will find in a roof prism within your stated budget. |
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mwyates
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The Leupold Cascades are outstanding at $270
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matthewdanger
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Thanks for the input everyone. I was about to pull the trigger on the Bushnell Legends when I found a pair of Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 well inside my price range so I picked them up. I hope I made the right choice.
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SChunter
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I recently sold my pair--decent glass for the money--but I am looking to upgrade. I was hard on mine and they held up well.
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