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Re: Smaller-size bino query Limapapa #16001799 04/17/21
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,201 West Slope of Colorado A alpinecrick Campfire Ranger
alpinecrick Campfire Ranger A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 26,201 West Slope of Colorado	Originally Posted by Limapapa Originally Posted by yobuck How about a minty set of Bushnell custom compacts? This +++. There are three pair right now on e-Bay in the $150 range. You will not regret buying them. Dont get the cheaper Ensigns, that look the same but are junk. Yep.......... Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively... Having said that, MAGA.

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Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16001808 04/17/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,229 W. Texas J JGRaider Campfire Ranger
JGRaider Campfire Ranger J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 28,229 W. Texas	Big Meopta fan here. Not even GregW and Jud can tear them up. Last edited by JGRaider; 04/17/21. It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.

Re: Smaller-size bino query JGRaider #16001917 04/17/21
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter
338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado	Originally Posted by JGRaider Big Meopta fan here. Not even GregW and Jud can tear them up. Me Too JG. Meopta is making some great products and have excellent customer service!

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002196 04/17/21
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX R RHutch OP Campfire Regular
OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	I forget about Meopta. May be time to try a pair. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002248 04/17/21
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY	As a long standing supporting vendor here on the forum it would be our pleasure to discuss this with you and help figure out which would suit your intended use the best. If you've got a few minutes give us a call, 516-217-1000 Thanks Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

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Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002310 04/17/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon Sheister Campfire Outfitter
Sheister Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 7,988 Oregon	GIve Doug a call and hash it out with him. He knows his glass and has some of the best prices and customer service around... and he'll give you and honest straight forward answer to your questions. My advice would be to get the best glass in your budget, even if you have to stretch your budget a little bit.... The Meoptas sound like a great value for the money. Never heard a bad word about them .... Never underestimate your ability to overestimate your ability.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002509 04/17/21
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,827 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana
5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,827 South of Minnesota	The answer to any optics question is always to buy the most expensive that is out there. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002588 04/17/21
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,219 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me... E eaglemountainman Campfire Regular
eaglemountainman Campfire Regular E Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,219 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me...	Originally Posted by RHutch I’m looking for a set of small binoculars in the 8x32 size range. Never warmed up to compacts although it’s been a minute since I’ve looked at any. Had a set of Zeiss I sold and miss. These will be primarily used for turkey hunting in big country in the spring. Any quality suggestions in the $400 to $800 range? I just got off the phone with Doug (CameraLand). After reading through this thread, I decided I needed a pair of 8X33 Gennys to go with my 10.5X44s. I ordered new unopened stock, but he has an open box of 8X33s there right now for $809. My heart's in the mountains, my heart is not here. My heart's in the mountains, chasing the deer.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16002653 04/17/21
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX R RHutch OP Campfire Regular
OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	I’m very familiar with Doug. He’s taken $1000’s of my dollars. Once I decide what I need, he will be on the short list.

Re: Smaller-size bino query JGRaider #16004122 04/17/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by JGRaider Big Meopta fan here. Not even GregW and Jud can tear them up. Uncle Johnny, still sweet on those little 8x32’s... dandy little glasses, highly recommend 👍 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.

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Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16006657 04/18/21
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Leftybolt Campfire Regular L Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,334 South	I’m also a big fan of the 8x32 Meopta Meostar. Just an all-around fantastic optic! Wide field of view, fantastic glass, and built like a tank. Leftybolt

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16018032 04/22/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,692 Southern Idaho centershot Campfire Outfitter
centershot Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 10,692 Southern Idaho	This guy has been trying to sell these for a couple months. I have a set, they are excellent. I also have SLC 10x42's, the 8x30's get used 90% of the time for me. I think you could get them for $800 or close. https://www.archerytalk.com/threads/swarovski-cl-companion-8x30.5995881/#post-1113627361 Last edited by centershot; 04/22/21. A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope

Re: Smaller-size bino query KH1473 #16018232 04/22/21
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StrayDog Campfire Tracker S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 7,124 Texas	Originally Posted by KH1473 Kowa Genesis 8x33 are fantastic Doug, Seems to be a lot of votes for Genesis, is their resolution as good as Zeiss Conquest 8x32 HD? Thanks in advance

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16018274 04/22/21
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M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175	Better...The conquest is over priced imho

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16018397 04/22/21
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY	Not to say anything bad about the Conquest HD, however, the Genesis is clearly a superior optic Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Smaller-size bino query gr8fuldoug #16018731 04/22/21
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado	Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug Not to say anything bad about the Conquest HD, however, the Genesis is clearly a superior optic Doug How does the Kowa stack up against the Meostar?

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16018948 04/22/21
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX R RHutch OP Campfire Regular
OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	Keeping an eye on this thread. Looks like the Kowa deserves a look...although I have had about $10K in unexpected expenses in the last two weeks, this purchase is now on the back burner.

Re: Smaller-size bino query 338rcm #16018951 04/22/21
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter
gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,360 Old Bethpage NY	Originally Posted by 338rcm Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug Not to say anything bad about the Conquest HD, however, the Genesis is clearly a superior optic Doug How does the Kowa stack up against the Meostar? If Swarovski ever made an 8x33 SLC it would be the Kowa Genesis 8x33 You'll be thrilled with the Kowa Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16023647 04/23/21
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,893 Sweet Home W WAM Campfire Tracker
WAM Campfire Tracker W Joined: May 2017 Posts: 4,893 Sweet Home	So how does the Kowa Genesis compare to a Leica Trinovid 8x42 HD? Life Member NRA, RMEF, American Legion, MAGA. Not necessarily in that order.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16024228 04/24/21
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,993 Tallahassee, FL USA P pacecars Campfire Tracker
pacecars Campfire Tracker P Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,993 Tallahassee, FL USA	I bought a Kowa Genesis 8x32 from Doug last year and they are fantastic Guns don't kill people, it's mostly the bullets

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