Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Leupold gold ring switch power 10/17x42 binoculars

First off I have owned the Leicas and used the Leupy 10-17s. The Leicas are super glass, a bit heavy at around 40 OZs but man they are nice, you get a used or demo pair in the $1400-$1200 range sometimes.

I love my Leupy 8x32 HDs, I think they were a best pair ever in binos, wished I had bought a 10x42 set as well. That being said the switch power Leupys were a SIGNIFICANT step down in optics, not even close.

If you can not afford the Leicas go with a good fixed set. Best buys are used Leupold HDS, Stiener C5s or XPS and 1st edeition Bushnell Elites with 43mm objective. All have lifetime NO bs warranties.

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