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I’d like to get my 15 year old son some binos for Christmas. Any recommendations for inexpensive binos? Say $150 or so.
What say the Fire?
Thanks
Fletch
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Good afternoon, There's many worthwhile options. You do not mention 8x or 10x, however: Minox 8x42 or 10x42 would run you less than $150.00 as would Athlon Talos 8x42 or 10x42or Hawke Nature TrekPlease feel free to give us a call to discuss what might be the right glass for him
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Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32.
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32. IMO/IME a lotta bino for not a lot of money there.
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Guys,
Thanks for the replies. You can always count on the Fire for help.
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What if we bumped the budget to around $200.
Does that mean a big bump in quality?
i am thinking 8 or 10 by 42.
Thanks again
Fletch.
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i am thinking 8 or 10 by 42.
Why?
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
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Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32. Excellent recommendation. I bought a pair of the Hawke Endurance ED 8x32 from Doug and Co. and would absolutely recommend them as well.
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I recently got wondering if I should grab another set of 6x30 Yosemites and was shocked how many places said discontinued by manufacturer????
In big open country I like 10x42. Looking at 8x32 next.
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I've had several pairs of great binoc's, but my favorite is the cheapest pair I've bought in 40 years -- the 6.5x21 Pentax Papilio II. Weigh 16 oz., super-clear, nice controls, focus very close, $125. My expensive 8x and 10x don't get used much any more -- they are just too big and heavy, and I don't need the power.
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