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    Posted: March/10/2013 at 11:17
Can someone please give me info on these bino's. I am comparing them to the razor hd's mainly. I can get a new set of Razor hd's for $1000.00, and can get a new set of steiner peregrine xp's for $1200.00
Can someone please fill me in on which one is the better deal...thanks again.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Roy Finn Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/10/2013 at 11:58
I can't tell you about the Razor's, but I can tell you about the Peregrine XP 8x44's. I have compared them to all the top end euro's and IMO, they are as good optically as any of them.
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http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=142051&highlight=Steiner+Peregrine+review

There is a link to a review I did on the Peregrine and Peregrine XP

I agree with Roy in that the Peregrine is a fantastic binocular.  I have seen the Razor HD, both versions and they are good binoculars.  However, I have not had them and the Peregrine XP side by side.  My gut tells me I'd probably go with the Peregrine XP at the $1,200 price you seem to have available.
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so you would pay the extra 200 more for the paragrines over the razors, right?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Klamath Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/10/2013 at 12:43
Yes I think I would...IF the extra money was not a defining issue.  If you have it to spend you won't regret the purchase.
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Thanks guys, 1200 is a lot of money for me, and I will only be able to afford to do this once. I hunt out west and live in North Dakota, so this is a very big purchase for me. If I buy these hopefully I will never have to buy another pair as long as I live.
Klamath...didn't I read a post from you somewhere that you stated you really liked the ergonomics of these bino's a whole lot? thanks again
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Originally posted by billiam13 billiam13 wrote:

Thanks guys, 1200 is a lot of money for me, and I will only be able to afford to do this once. I hunt out west and live in North Dakota, so this is a very big purchase for me. If I buy these hopefully I will never have to buy another pair as long as I live.
Klamath...didn't I read a post from you somewhere that you stated you really liked the ergonomics of these bino's a whole lot? thanks again

That question was asked on a thread today at BF and I answered it by saying my favorite ergonomic package is the Peregrine XP.
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If I were you I would not buy either.

I would look for a deal on a lightly used Zeiss victory FL which can be had at your $1200 price point.

The peregrine is a nice overall package but test after test I have seen shows they are behind in brightness compared to other top end binoculars. I have never been impressed with the view.
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I went through the same thing last fall. I had the peregrine and cabelas hd side by side and kept the cabelas. They can be had at Bargain s Cave for $ 715  Same as meopta meostar. Check them out. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Klamath Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/13/2013 at 14:05
If $1,200 tops you out and you want a deal for that then get on the phone, right now, about this SWFA sample list Nikon 8x32 EDG.  This is about half new price $2,500 or so.  They want $1,249.99 for it.

http://www.samplelist.com/Nikon-8x32-EDG-Binocular-DEMO-B-P54712.aspx

Looks like it has been there for awhile, so I'd ask them about why that is.
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