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    Posted: April/09/2011 at 12:13
 Wanting some new Binos., which of these two would you choose? they will be used mostly for hunting and general "looking".
 
Cabelas Euro's 10x42  on sale for $699.99
 
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Vortex Talon HD's 10x42  $450.00
 
Any other recomindations in this range please let me know.
 
 
Matt
 
 
 
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The internals of the Euro are the same as the Meopta.  The only thing different is the shell of the Euro.  The Euro has a limited life time warenty.  I recently talked with a guy from Meopta and told him the price Cabelas has going on and he said that was a great deal.  Yesterday I purchased a pair of used Meoptas 10x42 and am very pleased.  I went out last night at dusk and later at dark and all I can say is "wow".  That's my two cents.  Good luck!
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Why the meopta over the cabelas euro?  Just curious. 
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Originally posted by encore4me encore4me wrote:

 Wanting some new Binos., which of these two would you choose? they will be used mostly for hunting and general "looking".
 
Cabelas Euro's 10x42  on sale for $699.99
 
or
 
Vortex Talon HD's 10x42  $450.00
 
Any other recomindations in this range please let me know.
 
 
Matt
 
 
 


Hi Matt!  Welcome.

I owned the Meoptas (Cabelas Euro) and they really are great bins.  I don't think you would be disappointed in any way with the Cabelas Euros.

I do think you get more value with a "Chinese ED" binocular.  This group of binoculars are made by a chinese OEM to the specs of the various companies marketing them.  I have, and really like, the Zen Ray Zen ED2.  You should definitely look into them.

http://swfa.com/Zen-Ray-10x43-Zen-ED2-Binocular-P41885.aspx

A binocular enthusiast member here, Klamath, is about ready to post a review of binoculars in your price range, and it could be of some help to you.  You might want to wait to hear what he has to say. 
-Matt
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My brother just got the Euros because of the great sale.  As a matter of fact, he sold me his 10x42 Meoptas so that he could get the 10x50 Euros.  Everything I have seen and read indicates that they are the same internals with the outer shell being a little different.  Meopta makes the Euros, Cabelas covers the warrenty for the Euros.  
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Sorry, I meant to say my brother got the 12x50 Euros.

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Just curious as why you're wanting a 10X model? In my opinion, the 8X has so many more attributes than 10X but to each his own. 
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encore4me,please be advised that you are not allowed to advertise any competitive companies on this site.You agreed to this when you sign in.SWFA owns this the OT & is gracious enough to not charge any fees to be a part of this site.
 
SWFA is offering a match price on all thier items!
 
Welcome to the OT!Keep comming back what you did is a newby mistake.
 
 
 
 
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