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Im considering a pair of 7x42 for my next bino purchase. Right now i own 10x42 Meoptas and love em but theyre a bit hard to keep steady. Have no intention of getting rid of them but would like to add something in a 7x as my rangefinder is 7x and i can hold it much much steadier. What do u guys use?
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I've got a set of Swaro 7x42 SLC neu, fabulous view but they are a bit heavy. Most of my hunting is done with 6x32 Vipers. The Swaros are mostly used around the house to look at birds and as an occasional truck binocular.
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I hunt in Coastal Georgia, a Long shot is 75 yds, mostly swamps and planted pines,
I use 6X Leupold's to pick out movement in the thick stuff.
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Just down the road from The City of Lost Souls in the Land of the Blind.
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Older 7x42 Bushnell Discoverers. They are plenty for my coyote hunting which can stretch 1/4 mile, bowhunting in timber and carry them in the truck 99% of the time to look at anything I want.
10x might help at times when looking way off but I am sure the 7x would still see the most use.
Where would you be using them at the most??
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I would love a good 7x35. Nikon makes some inexpensive porros but they are a little bulky and heavy.
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Older 7x42 Bushnell Discoverers. Mine are under the B&L label. I love mine.
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I have been using Leica 7x42 Uldravid HD for a few years. I like these Lots!! To me, exceptional easy looking through for extended periods. And dimensionally were the smallest full size binocular that I could find. No regrets on the purchase.
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I have been using Leica 7x42 Uldravid HD for a few years. I like these Lots!! To me, exceptional easy looking through for extended periods. And dimensionally were the smallest full size binocular that I could find. No regrets on the purchase. That view is exceptional!
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Right now i own 10x42 Meoptas and love em but theyre a bit hard to keep steady. Hearing that complaint from a lot of folks recently--that and the weight and bulk of 42mm binos. Have you considered 8x in the 30-32mm range? Casey
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I've used the 6.5x32 Minox for years and really like them, still use them often. Picked up a pair of 7x42 Meoptas and love them...but they are heavy. The weight seems to help me hold them steadier.
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I hunt in Coastal Georgia, a Long shot is 75 yds, mostly swamps and planted pines,
I use 6X Leupold's to pick out movement in the thick stuff. I use a pair of 6x Yosemites when hunting eastern timber/thickets. Excellent for the $, IMO.
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My son has a pair of 7x42 Swarovski SLC- loves them. They used to be mine, I loved them - bright, wide FOV, excellent depth of field, and no image shake because of the weight. In a stand no problem ,carrying around your neck they were not so fun. A harness helps a lot, and being 15 years old. He dosent find anything heavy
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Right now i own 10x42 Meoptas and love em but theyre a bit hard to keep steady. Hearing that complaint from a lot of folks recently--that and the weight and bulk of 42mm binos. Have you considered 8x in the 30-32mm range? Casey I have but figured the 42 would be better in lowlight. But if the 32mm is lighter and easier to hold steady id go that route for sure
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Older 7x42 Bushnell Discoverers. They are plenty for my coyote hunting which can stretch 1/4 mile, bowhunting in timber and carry them in the truck 99% of the time to look at anything I want.
10x might help at times when looking way off but I am sure the 7x would still see the most use.
Where would you be using them at the most?? Mostly where i deer hunt i hunt a couple places where i have a view out to maybe 400 yards or so
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Right now i own 10x42 Meoptas and love em but theyre a bit hard to keep steady. Hearing that complaint from a lot of folks recently--that and the weight and bulk of 42mm binos. Have you considered 8x in the 30-32mm range? Casey I have but figured the 42 would be better in lowlight. But if the 32mm is lighter and easier to hold steady id go that route for sure The alpha 32mm's will do better than many suspect in less than ideal light. But they are expensive....... Casey
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