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Any recommendations for a dedicated set of truck binos costing $250 or less? I have better glass but don't want to leave my Swaros or Vortex in my truck all the time. Something 7x or 8x with decent low light ability?
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Take a look at the Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 - BlackExtra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity Fully multi-coated optics to produce sharp images Focus knob with 1.2 turns — close focus from 6.6ft/2m High resolution phase corrected BAK-4 roof prisms Lightweight rubber coated mid-size top hinge chassis Stay-on lens covers for maximum lens protection Twist-up eye cups with position stops for eye relief On sale, reduced from $309.99 to only $229.99
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I keep a set of Nikon 10x25s in my truck at all times. They don't make them any more but if you find a set they are really good.
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10X 56 Zeiss Nite owls. Nothing better. I have had them all.
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Leica 8X that I bought from Doug's place. If I remember correctly they were between $400 and $500. They help a lot now that my eyes are 70years old.
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10X 56 Zeiss Nite owls. Nothing better. I have had them all. agree-- Use a pair almost every day
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Just like what I hunt with. Leupold BX3 Mojave, 8x32's. You may be able to find a used set on ebay? I have a couple pair. One that always stays in the truck.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Take a look at the Hawke Endurance ED 8x42 - BlackExtra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity Fully multi-coated optics to produce sharp images Focus knob with 1.2 turns — close focus from 6.6ft/2m High resolution phase corrected BAK-4 roof prisms Lightweight rubber coated mid-size top hinge chassis Stay-on lens covers for maximum lens protection Twist-up eye cups with position stops for eye relief On sale, reduced from $309.99 to only $229.99 I have a pair of these riding in my truck , really a nice binocular for most of my uses. If they are stolen I will not lose a lot of sleep, over them. I wish more binoculars were made with as blaze orange coating.
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Sightron SII Blue Sky 8x32. Got them a year or so back when they had a sale somewhere. Pretty damn good glass for the price.
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Kowa SV50 12x50 Doug has then on sale for $199 regularly $275. Had mine for several years now.
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I have these in 8x42. They are a nice set.
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The Sightron big sky 8x32 is my truck, football game, archery binoculars. But I have a bad habit of picking up cheap decent binoculars & keeping them in cars, Rangers, or giving them to grandkids. Binoculars that were $200 20 years ago & now go for $30 delivered on eBay. If dissatisfied I’ll put them back for sale.
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SIghtron blueskyII 8x32 or Luepold yosemite 6x. both very nice and huge bang for the $$
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Leupold has one of the best glass in the optic industry. Would be nice to know more about the McKinley
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