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Author Topic: What's your go to binocular?  (Read 1209 times)

Offline JL

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #80 on: February 28, 2011, 08:44:00 AM »
I have two pair;

Swarovski 8.5x42 EL and 6x32 Eagle Optic Ranger Platinum series. The EL's are awesome and the Rangers are very clear/bright with a wide FOV (something I look for in glasses).
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Offline turkey522

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #81 on: February 28, 2011, 08:59:00 AM »
Vortex Diamond 8x42,I've had other brands in the same price range,but the quality was not the same.Plus a lifetime transferable warranty.

Offline Mike Lee

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #82 on: February 28, 2011, 09:20:00 AM »
Burris Signature Series 8x32 have served me well for several years.

Offline JParanee

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #83 on: February 28, 2011, 02:56:00 PM »
For local bowhunting and stalking thich terrain a pair of swarovski slc 8 x 30  for out west or long glassing a pair of el 10 x 42
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #84 on: March 01, 2011, 12:54:00 AM »
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #85 on: March 01, 2011, 07:23:00 AM »
Just bought a pair last year. Cabela's XT 8x42. They are made in Japan and do not use BAK-4. I was out with a buddy using them. He has a pair of compact binos and I have these. The difference was amazing. I bought them in the bargin cave for $179.00. You can't beat that with a stick!

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #86 on: March 01, 2011, 08:15:00 AM »
Eastern hardwoods deer, Minox 6X30 fixed. Western more open area's Swaro 8.5X42s.

Offline NC BowBender

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #87 on: March 01, 2011, 11:28:00 AM »
Tight & close areas around here for Bowhunting. Use 6.5x32 Vortex Fury for woods. For more open areas or use in other weapons seasons, 8x42 Vortex Sidewinders.
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #88 on: March 01, 2011, 12:14:00 PM »
Leica Ultravid 10X25s. Clear, bright, not too heavy, fit in a shirt pocket so they're always there. Leave the big glass in the truck!

Offline Greg Skinner

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #89 on: March 01, 2011, 12:31:00 PM »
Leica 8x32.  Small enough to always have with me, can shoot with them slung tucked under my left arm, low enough power to hand hold, big enough and powerful enough to glass all day, practically indestructible and will last a lifetime (unless burned in a house fire, like my first pair).
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #90 on: March 01, 2011, 12:33:00 PM »
8x30 Swarovski.
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #91 on: March 01, 2011, 01:14:00 PM »
Vortex Fury...8x42...one sweet piece of glass!
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Offline gvdocholiday

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #92 on: March 01, 2011, 02:06:00 PM »
Alpen apex 8.5x50
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #93 on: March 01, 2011, 03:47:00 PM »
Everyone has their own opinion on glass. I have managed to pick up three pair of bino's over the years that serve me well. What, how, and where I'm hunting determines which pair I carry. I use a 7 by 24 Bosch and Lomb when archery hunting in the thick stuff, my 8 x 30 Zeiss as a general purpose all around glass, and a 10 x 40 Zeiss when stalking out west. My advice is to buy the best you can afford, but let your eyes and pocketbook  determine what is best for you and the way you hunt.

Offline Eugene Slagle

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #94 on: March 01, 2011, 03:52:00 PM »
I have 2 Binos right now.
Alpen Shasta Ridge 8X42
Alpen Apex 10X50

Both are a little big for every day carry but for hunting or long range Archery Shooting they are perfect.
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Offline awbowman

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #95 on: March 01, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »
Leupold Wind Rivers, 10X42.


There are better, but not for the price.  Monarchs are good also.
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Offline Rob W.

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #96 on: March 01, 2011, 06:36:00 PM »
Bushnell permafocus 10x42. I am extremly rough on equipment. I have had one pair for over 8 yrs. from spring turkey through late goose they dont get much down time. A lot of bang for the buck.
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #97 on: March 01, 2011, 07:06:00 PM »
10x25 pocket leica's for chasing the local whitetails.

Offline Mojo Rising

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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #98 on: March 01, 2011, 07:12:00 PM »
10x50 Swarovski
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Re: What's your go to binocular?
« Reply #99 on: March 01, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »
Steiner Predator 8x...  I love em.  Wife got them for me several years ago.  They are the perfect size and power (although old eyes sometimes want 10's but can't hold em staedy enough) I am not sure they make that model any longer
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