Having just returned home in FL from WY antelope hunt early this week, am now fully aware that my compact Leupolds are not going to cut it for longer range hunting, as in out west hunting. Mannlicher was gracious enough to loan me his Columbia 10x42 binos (made by Kruger) for the duration of the hunt and they worked great, although I did experience some eyestrain from glassing all day. I wear glasses. Not sure if that had anything to do with it.
Am looking for Fire members opinions on best values in binos available right now. Combination of clarity, eye relieft, exit pupil, fov, ease of adjustment.
Have seen these all over the place on "Best Binos" reviews.
Vortex Diamondback roof prism 8x42 $219
Vortex Diamondback roof prism 10x42 $229
Vortex Viper roof prism HD 8x42 $488
Vortex Viper roof prism HD 10x42 $499
Zeiss Terra ED 8x42 $329
Zeiss Terra ED 10x42 $345
And if price window extended.
Meopta Meopro HD 8x42 $749
Meopta Meopro HD 10x42 $752
And then of course the Leica and Swarovski above that.
Appreciate any and all input.
LD
