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Best bang for buck big eyes ??? #15307070 10/12/20 Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,603 Finally home! raghorn OP Campfire Tracker OP raghorn Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 3,603 Finally home! Ok guys what’s your take on the best bang for the buck in the Big Eyes dept? I’m especially interested in input from guys that have actually owned more than one brand and can provide first hand experiences from actually owning them Thanks B.C. don't matter.............Laffin!

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15307160 10/12/20 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country Meopta first, Maven second.... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308195 10/13/20 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,997 Cave Creek, AZ I had some older 15X Swaros. This year I am running 12.5X Tract. My spotter goes down to 15X and I felt the wider FOV would be beneficial. The Tracts rock. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308376 10/13/20 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY Overall the Meopta Meostar offers the finest quality short of the Swarovski SLC's Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? gr8fuldoug #15308380 10/13/20 Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,128 Arizona jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker jmp300wsm Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,128 Arizona Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug Overall the Meopta Meostar offers the finest quality short of the Swarovski SLC's That is what I run and sitting side by side with my buddies Swarovski I cannot tell adifference. YMMV If you find yourself in a hole....quit digging

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308425 10/13/20 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,258 TN J_Scott Campfire Regular J_Scott Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,258 TN Doug, where do Athlon Cronus 15x56 fit in the mix?

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? J_Scott #15308517 10/13/20 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,370 Old Bethpage NY Originally Posted by J_Scott Doug, where do Athlon Cronus 15x56 fit in the mix? They are a good solid binocular far exceeding their price point but not in the same league as a Meopta Meostar Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308735 10/13/20 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,132 PNW R ribka Campfire Ranger ribka Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 24,132 PNW I bought the cheap vultures before upgrading to meotpa 15's. Not a bad deal if want to see if a 15 x is for you. https://www.sierra.com/vortex-optics-vulture-hd-15x56-binoculars~p~18xpu/?filterString=s~vortex%2F

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308749 10/13/20 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 430 Lincoln NE fink65 Campfire Member fink65 Campfire Member Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 430 Lincoln NE Be real aware that the large ocular variable ring on Meoptas may interfere with your bolt travel. A PHD Won't help you if you don't know what the hell you are talking about.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? fink65 #15308811 10/13/20 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest Originally Posted by fink65 Be real aware that the large ocular variable ring on Meoptas may interfere with your bolt travel. WWP53D

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308830 10/13/20 Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,241 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,241 Northern Louisiana Now with even more aplomb

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308871 10/13/20 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 571 Oklahoma L Lorin Campfire Regular Lorin Campfire Regular L Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 571 Oklahoma Minox 15X58 ED "Big Eyes" binoculars listed in the classifieds? I have not used them personally, but remember the reviews were quite good?

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308892 10/13/20 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ T Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker Talus_in_Arizona Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,575 AZ The German-made Minox are very good optically. Just sold a pair for $450 or so. 15 x 58. These can be found on eBay. I do not entertain hypotheticals. The world itself is vexing enough. -- Col. Stonehill

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15308903 10/13/20 Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 409 Utah 2five7 Campfire Member 2five7 Campfire Member Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 409 Utah Best bet is the Swaro SLC. Buy a used pair, and they'll still be worth about what you paid even years later. Plus you get to enjoy them while you own them!

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? SKane #15308909 10/13/20 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama W War_Eagle Campfire Tracker War_Eagle Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,943 Grand Bay, Alabama Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by fink65 Be real aware that the large ocular variable ring on Meoptas may interfere with your bolt travel. Beautiful!

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? SKane #15309013 10/13/20 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by fink65 Be real aware that the large ocular variable ring on Meoptas may interfere with your bolt travel. rollin' here.... where's the one with the giant headslap?

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? GregW #15309114 10/13/20 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,237 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,237 W. Texas Originally Posted by GregW Meopta first, Maven second.... I'm with this guy........ It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? SKane #15309361 10/13/20 Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington Originally Posted by SKane Originally Posted by fink65 Be real aware that the large ocular variable ring on Meoptas may interfere with your bolt travel. God damn I just peed!!! Haha Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? 2five7 #15309401 10/13/20 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah B boatanchor Campfire Tracker boatanchor Campfire Tracker B Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,652 Utah Originally Posted by 2five7 Best bet is the Swaro SLC. Buy a used pair, and they'll still be worth about what you paid even years later. Plus you get to enjoy them while you own them! I agree, I Love my 15X56 SLC's. I have seen a few used but even if you have to buy new still worth the price IMO

Re: Best bang for buck big eyes ??? raghorn #15309736 10/13/20 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country If you're gonna spend over a grand on big eyes, the Meopta HD's are indeed optically better then the non-HD Swaro's. No doubt.... And if you're buying for resale, you prolly don't need/want big eyes anyway.... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.