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srd94578
Optics GrassHopper Joined: August/13/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: August/13/2004 at 19:09 |
After being a avid waterfowler for several years, I have started big-game hunting the last 4 years. I hunt pigs and deer here in California. Bino work can be from 70 yds to 1000 yards. I am currently using a 10 year old pair of inexpensive Bushnell 7x35 porro.
When I got my Tikka bolt rifle, I was advised to buy a Leupold 3x9x40 scope, which I have really liked. Naturally, I am considering Leupold binos. I am considering the Leopold Wind River Cascades series, (roof prizm) and would appreciate your imput, pro or con. Any other models that you can advise? Thanks in advance for your help. Steve |
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redneckbmxer24
Optics Master Joined: June/02/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1055 |
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no experience with the wind river optics, but i hear they are not of high quality like leupold scopes. but i think i would buy steiners off the sample list www.samplelist.com steiner is a very good pair of at a pretty good price. as for power. cory |
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ar15a292f
Optics Apprentice Joined: May/26/2004 Status: Offline Points: 77 |
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Take a look at the Burris 8x42 Signatures for $330, the Bushnell 8x42 Legends for $250 and the Nikon 8x42 Monarchs for $290. If you like Leupold take a look at the 8x42 Pinnacles, but they are a little pricier at about $365 I think. I have also heard good things about the Weaver 8.5x45 Grand Slams.
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Chris Farris
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Ya say you are looking for a full size binocular that is eye glass friendly, has a lifetime warranty, preferably roof (porro OK), waterproof, under $300., used for hunting 70-1000 yards, and weight is a concern. That makes a pretty short list. Burris Signature 10x50.......$369.95 |
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