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Re: 8x42 or 10x42 Kaleb #15642595 01/11/21
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,943 G GF1 Campfire Tracker
GF1 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,943	Originally Posted by Kaleb Originally Posted by prm I have not tried them, but a guy told me the Meopta 8x56 were really nice. I’m curious about those too. 7x42 slc’s have been my go to binoculars for 10 years or so. I guess I’m wondering how much brighter the 56’s are compared to 42’s. The size and the weight wouldn’t bother me hunting here. Would like opinions from guys who have used them. Are you young or old? Folks like me on the far side of 65 can’t use the extra exit pupil of glass like that. Definitely better in low light...if you have the eyes for it.

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Re: 8x42 or 10x42 bwinters #15642807 01/11/21
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Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN	I’m 37. Most all of my hunting is setting up in a spot and waiting watching. The extra size and weight wouldn’t really be a problem just curious. I didn’t think about the eyes and age part. I’ve noticed where that has come up before.

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