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Smaller-size bino query #16000374 04/16/21
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 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?

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Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000381 04/16/21
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado	Meopta Meostar

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000397 04/16/21
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,374 N.E. Mn./ Mt H handwerk Campfire Tracker
handwerk Campfire Tracker H Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,374 N.E. Mn./ Mt	I sure like my old Trinovid 8x32's...

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000443 04/16/21
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JohnnyLoco Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9,235 Tejas	If you ever find a pair of 6x Leupold Yosemite, grab them

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000522 04/16/21
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yobuck Campfire Regular Y Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 816 east central fl. /n/c pa.	How about a minty set of Bushnell custom compacts?

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Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000585 04/16/21
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hookeye Campfire Ranger H Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 17,817 Armpit of midwest	Kids going on Alaska cruise. Looking at maybe the Steiner Predator 8X You know, loan em those and then deer/ turkey hunt w after. 😉 Last edited by hookeye; 04/16/21.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000654 04/16/21
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s... J JSTUART Campfire Ranger
JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s...	I was going to suggest Zeiss Victory FL 8x32, then I had a look at what they are asking on ebay...screw that! Mine are going to do me for a lifetime. Meopta or Doctor. Last edited by JSTUART; 04/16/21. These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000713 04/16/21
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,628 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,628 Midwest	In the high end of your price range, I'd be calling Doug RE a demo Kowa Genesis 8x33mm Prominar XD. And on the low end, Kowa BD II 8x32mm. WWP53D

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000773 04/16/21
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Maverick_31 Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 97 The Lower Forty	I don't think you will find anything as good as the old Zeiss for the money. I've had my pair for about 40 years now, and never found any others I like as well. There is a pair on ebay in that range. I have included a link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-West-Germany-N-MINT-Zeiss-Dialyt-8x30B-Binoculars-w-Case/224421103869?hash=item34408a48fd:g:TZAAAOSws3Bgc2Ts Good Luck

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16000788 04/16/21
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wagner Campfire Regular W Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 688 SW Missouri	Again...call Doug 8x33 Kowa Genesis Are you part of the problem or part of the solution?

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Re: Smaller-size bino query wagner #16000852 04/16/21
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eaglemountainman Campfire Regular E Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,219 Fl, Catskills and Down East Me...	Another vote for the Kowa Gennys. Might be a little stretch on your budget, but you'll forget about that by next year. 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 #16000879 04/16/21
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High_Noon Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 8,793 TX	Minox BL 8x32 BR. Last edited by High_Noon; 04/16/21. l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue

Re: Smaller-size bino query yobuck #16000950 04/16/21
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Limapapa Campfire Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 482 Colorado	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.

Re: Smaller-size bino query 338rcm #16000956 04/16/21
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country	Originally Posted by 338rcm Meopta Meostar Yes... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: Smaller-size bino query JSTUART #16000981 04/16/21
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OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	Originally Posted by JSTUART I was going to suggest Zeiss Victory FL 8x32, then I had a look at what they are asking on ebay...screw that! Mine are going to do me for a lifetime. Meopta or Doctor. Those are the Zeiss I had. They were sweet.

Re: Smaller-size bino query SKane #16000994 04/16/21
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OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	Originally Posted by SKane And on the low end, Kowa BD II 8x32mm. I’ve got a pair of these in 8x42. They are meh....and Chinese. They are now a loaner pair. Been looking at the genesis out of curiosity.

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16001546 04/17/21
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KH1473 Campfire Regular K Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 1,550 Mid TN	Kowa Genesis 8x33 are fantastic

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16001619 04/17/21
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338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,077 colorado	https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cabelas-In...nt-Cond/133725343728?hash=item1f22a6cff0 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Meopta-Meo...nstinct/303962888279?hash=item46c5999857

Re: Smaller-size bino query KH1473 #16001673 04/17/21
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OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,885 Frisco TX	Originally Posted by KH1473 Kowa Genesis 8x33 are fantastic Are they Japanese?

Re: Smaller-size bino query RHutch #16001718 04/17/21
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana 65BR Campfire Ranger
65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	I'd suspect my Yosemite and Katmai 6x would do well for that application.......perhaps an 8x has an advantage if you are spotting at far distances. FWIW, I ran some Pentax 8x32 and they did a good job. Good hunting.

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