Have been thoroughly impressed with the $299 Vipers from Cabelas's. I have a Swaro SLC 10x42 and in direct comparison the Vipers are very very good. They don't quite have the depth of field of the Swaros but the sharpness at the center (and most) of the view is extremely close. Have ran them in bright light where the Swaro has a little better control of flare and near dark where the difference requires a tripod to hold them still enough to see any difference. The Vipers are good enough that I am seriously considering selling my SLC's. Would have never guessed the Vipers to be that good.
I picked up the Vipers also, comparing them to my meopta meopros. I'm very satisfied and the sale price made it that much better.
My son bought the Vipers from Cabela's for the sale price too. I must say, I'm very impressed. Not ready to trade my ELs for 'em, but what a value@$299.
