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So, my son is heading to NM for an elk hunt and wants to buy some really good binoculars. 10X glass that will last a lifetime. He's willing to spend the money to get the best. I am of the opinion to stay away from the combo units with rangefinder and other features. Could I be wrong?

Looking for opinions and experiences. Thanks.

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Yes, you are wrong.
Rangefinder binos are among the best purchases I've made.

Swarovski is very hard to beat. Els are pretty darn good.

Call Doug he will steer you right

+1

Buy 2 sets? 1 for glassing 15x56 and a smaller pair 8x42 or 10x42 for hunting.

Call Doug as had been said. The NL pure are stupid expensive but wow the view is great and the fov is crazy big.

NL Pure

If only Arken made binoculars

Take a hard look at the Leica Noctivid.

cj-

This is a magnification inquiry - what will he mainly be using the binocular for post-elk hunt?

Swaro NL Pure 10x42.

The Athlon 2-12 is so good you don’t need binoculars.

I have had good luck with Leica and still hunt with them. The problem with binocs with built in range finders is the apparent short life span of the range finder. Mine lasted perhaps 2-3 years and then no longer worked properly. Probably cheaper to have regular binocs and a separate range finder that you will throw away as it will quit working in a couple years.

And at a pretty good discount currently at many locations. Also agree that the new NL's are as good as it gets - should be at $3K+.

Unlimited budget? Hell yeah, get a pair of Swaro EL 10x32's or maybe some Leica Ultravid 10x32's either of these are among the best there is....Good luck on his Elk adventure 👍....Hb

Swaros.....End of discussion.

Has anyone mentioned Swaro NL Pure’s?

Ever look through a Noctivid?