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I found a 10x42 and an 8x21 combo for $60.

With a case to boot.

Got a 4 star rating so I ordered them.

The 10x42's for ear-tag reading pickup bino's.

My dad can replace his really bad viewing 15x32 saddlebag binoc's with the 8x21's.


I am actually curious to check these out.




Anyone admit to slumming something like this?





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my truck bino's $35 walmarts on sale bushnells

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I have a pair of the 6x Yosemite's. I think I paid $35 for the pair. Mostly use them for hunting deer and checking calves.

I don't think I'm responsible enough for a high end pair, but wouldn't mind trying something with a few more X's.

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Originally Posted by SamOlson
I found a 10x42 and an 8x21 combo for $60.

With a case to boot.

Got a 4 star rating so I ordered them.

The 10x42's for ear-tag reading pickup bino's.

My dad can replace his really bad viewing 15x32 saddlebag binoc's with the 8x21's.


I am actually curious to check these out.




Anyone admit to slumming something like this?






Since you posted this one, what are they?

A 4 star rating, sounds good, I think.

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Not like eating at a five-star restaurant kinda good, but 4stars sounds kinda like a old cigar-chewing army general good....

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BB, the 'other' pair of dirty truck binos are some 8x40 Bushnells.



Ben, I know what you mean. I'm not willing to sacrifice my 'old' Nikon ATB3's yet, they are fine for the dash on my farm pickup but not the muddy dog-mobile.


Farmboy, Cabelas has a Simmons(or possible Bushnell 8x21 sub) combo listed on the internet.



Don, quick view only needed. Think Arby's drive through....




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Yeah a thousand dollar chew toy... Grin.

Wouldn't mind picking up a decent spotting scope. Nothing too crazy, but something a little better than decent.

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Exactly, expensive snack......grin


I bought a new rope and am halfway worried about the dog chewing on that! He won't though. Learned his lesson as big pup when he chewed the honda off a rope last year.



Spotters are tough, doesn't seem like they are going in price.



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Well Sam, you are liking to keep a secret, report back
when you get to know your new binoculars.

Simmons and Barska come to mind. smile


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I bought a set of Meade 8x42s a few weeks ago...I think I paid about 35 for them after some discounts. I just wanted a set I could throw in the truck and not worry about. So far I have been more than impressed.

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We shall see...

I'll let you guys know how they turn out.

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I have a couple pair of 10x binos from Campmor that are OK, but think that they would give the user a headache if used for a long period of glassing. These are a Campmor-branded version of a previous, not current, style of Orion 10x42 ShoreView.

Good, cheap, truck binos though. The truck has low expectations and is never brand specific in its wants and needs.

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damn, Sam.....I found you a spotter to go with the new binocs....

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-60-x-60mm-spotting-scope-with-tripod-94555.html?hftref=cj

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The last Chinese optics I had was a short, 4x, scope that came to me via trade on a sporterized SKS. When I tried to focus it, it fell apart, not a good way to make a first impression.

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Brother Sam, is the binocular a secret or can you give some more info. I need a cheap pair to keep in the kitchen to look down in the pasture with. powdr

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Brother Sam, is the binocular a secret or can you give some more info. I need a cheap pair to keep in the kitchen so I can look down in the pasture. powdr

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You guys need to learn to read a little better.

"Farmboy, Cabelas has a Simmons(or possible Bushnell 8x21 sub) combo listed on the internet."

Cabelas Simmons Combo

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Don, Harbor Freight has the good chit for sure. Gotta pay a little extra for the quality but it's well worth it.....



260, these might be horrible for extended viewing but that will be okay.



Powdr, see above, the secret is out!

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Don't forget about the 25% coupons that are always in the paper. Brings the prices down to a realistic level..grin

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Ben, TFF!

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