Originally Posted by Folically_Challenged
At $149.88 (close out price), these Cabela's Guide Series 8x32 binoculars would be awfully hard to beat. They're very light and handy, have really good glass and great ergonomics - they're really an excellent binocular. They're purported to be the same as the Leupold BX-3's that were selling for $450 or so.

I just used them in a swamp with a mixture of hardwoods, palmettos, and scrub briars, and was easily able to pick out hogs moving at various distances. I might have enjoyed having 8x42's for the larger field of view, but I wouldn't want to go any higher on the magnification.

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That's probably exactly what I'd buy. I also heard they were just re-badged BX3's, but got a chance to check them out in person. They don't seem to be the quality as the Leupold, but at $149.00, who gives a chit. The glass is very clear and supposedly they have all the same coatings as the BX3. I almost bought a pair to put through the paces, but damn if the 22lr was on sale too. I had to buy the 22lr instead... blush

As for the OP's question. I like my Leupold BX3 8x32's. Excellent binos that are lightweight and fairly compact. The glass is damn good on these and I can wear them all day long, and have. They just work.... I wouldn't go any bigger or heavier. A prime example of this was the other day when my buddy showed me his new glass. They were 10x50's and heavy. He tried wearing them for a while and in the pack they went after a couple hours. He was off to aiming his rifle scope at distant deer to check them out. Irritating to say the least..

Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
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