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I am looking for suggestions for a pair of binos to use while hiking and hunting...
Any suggestions?
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New? Meopro HD 8x42 imho. I remember when they were $800
Nikon Monarch 7 is also very good but Chinese
Vortex is not good and Chinese but I’m sure you can find a half off coupon as they pass them out like toilette paper
Have heard great things about Kowa at that price but have never looked through them nor do I know where they are made...hopefully Japan
Call camera land NY...best prices in the buiz
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I second calling Cameraland. And Doug will be able to give you several options in the $500 range.
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I have the Meopta 8x. Very hard to beat it for the money . Don’t think you will be disappointed with them.
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The latest Burris Signature HD binoculars are outstanding, and made in Japan. New they're under $500.
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Really liking the Hawke Frontier 10x42 ED X. I bought these for a cheaper travel pair and I liked them so well I sold my Leica Geovids!!! https://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com
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See I’m totally against quak on this. I love my vortex razor HD’s.
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The latest Burris Signature HD binoculars are outstanding, and made in Japan. New they're under $500. Thanks for mentioning Burris, hadn't thought of those. How do they compare to the Tract Torics and have you had a chance to look at Kowas?
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The latest Burris Signature HD binoculars are outstanding, and made in Japan. New they're under $500. Appreciate your advice...Thanks!
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See I’m totally against quak on this. I love my vortex razor HD’s. LoL no disrespect intended. Opinions will vary Burris is part of the Steiner family now or vice versa and I’d imagine Japanese made optics from that group would be great. Tract optics are great but understand they are only a third party importer. If they close up shop all service etc is gone and it happens fast in optics. This has been done before...anyone recall zen ray? There was just a recent post about them iirc I’d be very hesitant to buy from a direct seller and one without some longevity...but that’s just me
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The latest Burris Signature HD binoculars are outstanding, and made in Japan. New they're under $500. I’ve actually had these as well and was impressed. I believe they’re actually around the $350 range. I bought these over the Vortex Vipers.
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I really like my Nikon Monarch 7's in 8x42. Just wish the were not made in the PRC. I had multiple gift cards to burn or I would have purchased from Doug. Bought some Minox bins from him years ago and would suggest calling Cameraland NY before making a choice.
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The Meopro 8x42 is tough to beat under $500. I think the Monarch 7 would be a step below but it is still nice. It's also more compact/lighter
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While I loved the monarch 7
I got the Tracts for little more than your budget.
Night and day difference
All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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https://tractoptics.com/binocularsGive them a call, ask for a 5% discount. These binoculars are excellent. They are much better than the Vipers I had....I sold them after receiving my Tract binoculars. They are better than the Cabelas Meoptas that I still own.
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Here's another vote against the Vortex Vipers. I had the 10x50's, and while they were decently sharp, I was unhappy about a lot of little things: how the eye cups don't click solidly into place as you move them up or down, and occasionally have to deal with one suddenly being lower than the other; how the diopter can be easily bumped out of position when holding them in a normal viewing grip, leaving you with a fuzzy image; how the lenses are touchy about having to be precisely lined up with my eyes so I have to jiggle them around, searching for a sharp view; how the focus was heavy and just too fast, making it a chore to zero in on a target.
My Minox 10x44 BR HD's bought from Doug on sale beat them like a drum.
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Take a look at this Meopta Meopro Binocular sale thread from the other day #562530 10x32 HD Meopro reduced from $449.99 to only $349.99 #562540 8x42 HD Meopro reduced from $479.99 to only $374.99 #562550 10x42 HD reduced from $499.99 to only $399.99 #580230 8x56 HD reduced from $699.99 to only $499.99 I doubt you'll find a better binocular deal whiule these demo/open box units are available. Give a call, 516-217-1000, if you're interested in one
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https://tractoptics.com/binocularsGive them a call, ask for a 5% discount. These binoculars are excellent. They are much better than the Vipers I had....I sold them after receiving my Tract binoculars. They are better than the Cabelas Meoptas that I still own. They're supposed to be doing a Memorial Day sale. 10% is what I think Jon said
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If a guy can get a Tract Toric for around $500 it is a no brainer, IMO.
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If a guy can get a Tract Toric for around $500 it is a no brainer, IMO. I purchased a demo Tract 12.5X50 for $500 and I like it more than my Ultrivid 10X42
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