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Offline pastorp

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new binos
« on: September 20, 2009, 06:26:54 PM »
I sold my Zeiss 10x40s, What do you think I should replace them with?

To be honest I never really used the Ziss because I just didn't like them. My all time favorite binos were a set of bushnell 6x30 custom compacts. Of course they haven't made them in years.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2009, 07:25:04 PM »
My next binocular purchase is going to be in the Nikon Action series.  They're well priced and I think the optics are great.  Rugged and light too.
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Re: new binos
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2009, 12:44:50 PM »
I have the action series as well.  Although not the best, they are nice for the money. 

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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2009, 01:40:37 PM »
Please look at the Zen-Rays.......they are excellent!!!
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Re: new binos
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2009, 02:12:47 PM »
I'll second the Zen Ray. Bought their mid level, and will write a review in the next couple of days.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 04:29:59 PM »
Take a look at Minox.  I think they offer a good value for the price.  Not the cheapest, but they compare favorably with the very best.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2009, 03:02:24 PM »
Leaving on vacation tomorrow for a month. I'll be outside and able to look at new glass in some real sporting goods stores. I plan to see what I like.

I do have a nikon 7x50 bino that I used to keep on the boat that I like. So maybe I'll look at nikons offerings.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2009, 03:41:58 PM »
  Hey Byron,

  Did you buy that drilling?

  BTW, many years ago i bought Swaro 8x30 SLC's, and i'm still lovin them!

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Re: new binos
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2009, 02:16:57 AM »
Zen Ray 7x36, or Meopta 8x32, or Leupold Yosemite 6x30, or one of the many $400-$800 8x32s or 8x42s The Leupold is very nice, for $100.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2009, 04:15:06 AM »
I have a set of Nikon Action Extream 7x50.  They work great for low light viewing.  The depth perception is outstanding and cost less than $250.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2009, 05:59:59 AM »
I've heard the Swaros are real nice. No DM I haven't found "the Drilling" yet. There is a shop in Atlanta that carries some. I plan to look there if I have time. Our schedule is filling up fast with all the family & friends that want to see us while were outside. 

I'm learning more about the drillings and hopefully I will make a educated choice when I do find the right one. Right now it's a lot easier to buy than sell, so I don't want to settle for something I won't be happy with.

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Re: new binos
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2009, 06:02:24 AM »
I've heard the Swaros are real nice. No DM I haven't found "the Drilling" yet. There is a shop in Atlanta that carries some. I plan to look there if I have time. Our schedule is filling up fast with all the family & friends that want to see us while were outside. 

I'm learning more about the drillings and hopefully I will make a educated choice when I do find the right one. Right now it's a lot easier to buy than sell, so I don't want to settle for something I won't be happy with.

Blessings,

  I thought you bought that one i pointed you towards some time ago...   :-\

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Re: new binos
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2009, 08:14:09 AM »
No it sold before we closed the deal. So still looking.

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