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Looking for something in this price range (about $400) in 8x42 and these two seem like good options. Is one of these a better performer than the other? Is there a better option? For rifle scopes, I prefer Leupold over Burris, but not sure when it comes to binoculars.
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Neither Burris or Reupold has EVER made a bino worth a fhuqk. Hint.
Buying Used Goods Of REPUTE,will ALWAYS stomp a "good deal" on a Piece Of Fhuqking Schit. Hint.
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Neither Burris or Reupold has EVER made a bino worth a fhuqk. Hint. Are you basing this off of things you have seen? Care to share? I have friends with Leupolds who have used them for years and like them. And they are the cheaper ones than these ? Bear in mind, I am not trying to compare these to Swaros or Steiner or the like. Those are out of my price range. Buying Used Goods Of REPUTE,will ALWAYS stomp a "good deal" on a Piece Of Fhuqking Schit. Hint.
Just saying............. I don’t disagree… so what would you recommend?
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I saw a few good deals in classified lately for a couple hundred more than your budget. My .02 is save a little longer and wait for a good deal that will pop up.
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I saw a few good deals in classified lately for a couple hundred more than your budget. My .02 is save a little longer and wait for a good deal that will pop up. I don’t disagree with that either. What brands are you suggesting?
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https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbt...247/leica-7x42-ba-binocular#Post19031247I have Leica 8x42 and the 62mm spotter and never regretted the money spent. These were brought a long time ago so I’m not up on newer offerings, Stick and others might have some recommendations.
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Neither Burris or Reupold has EVER made a bino worth a fhuqk. Hint.
Just saying............. I have to agree with Lil'Dick on this one, I own more than my share of Leupold rifle scopes but their binos have never been good You will probably have to spend a bit more than your budget but I would suggest the Tract Toric or look at Dougs website and check out his Kowa bino's, a great value for the money
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The Burris Signature binocular is a quality Japanese made optic
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I have used a Leica scope before and really liked it. It was a buddy’s rifle and I was sighting it in for him and to me it seemed high quality. Neither Burris or Reupold has EVER made a bino worth a fhuqk. Hint.
Just saying............. I have to agree with Lil'Dick on this one, I own more than my share of Leupold rifle scopes but their binos have never been good You will probably have to spend a bit more than your budget but I would suggest the Tract Toric or look at Dougs website and check out his Kowa bino's, a great value for the money I did see some Kowas last night while looking. Just wasn’t sure. The Burris Signature binocular is a quality Japanese made optic Thanks.
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For your price range, I would suggest minox. They are owned by Leica and use comparable glass. I have a 25 yo pair and they are backup to my swaros els. Their customer service is excellent as well.
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I did not know that. I’ll check em out. Thanka.
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For your price range, I would suggest minox. They are owned by Leica and use comparable glass. I have a 25 yo pair and they are backup to my swaros els. Their customer service is excellent as well. Minox was bought by Blaser many years ago.
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