Hi,
I've read most of the posts here regarding Leica, Swarovski and Zeiss binoculars and am actually contemplating purchasing a high end set for hunting. You guys have given some great information and I truly appreciate this.
Currently, I have a set of Nikon Monarch ATB in 8X36 (paid $269)and I'm reasonably satisfied with them. They are clear, they seem tough and they were nice to carry in the woods this past fall.
...But I still find myself wanting more!
Money isn't the big problem, it's PARTING with the extra money that hurts! MY gawd I can get a backup set of larger Monarchs AND a Kimber rifle for that money!! Help!!
I hunt quite a bit, but nothing much at long ranges.
Here in Pennsylvania, we have an antler points restriction and I need clear binoculars to tell if a buck is a 6-point or a legal 8-point. This can be tricky around dawn/dusk.
Are the "Big 3" binoculars truly that much brighter than Nikon Monarchs? That much clearer?
Cabelas is 3 hours away. I could probably test them out in their store?
Advice? (other than perhaps wait a bit for more research)?
Last edited by Two503000; 01/11/08.
