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I've never owned anything more expensive than the Meopta Meopros 8x42 that I currently have. I'm in need of another pair of good binoculars.
I have looked at several in the $450 price range including GPO passion, Kowa BDii wide angle, and Vortex Viper. I need some advice on what I need...
Are the Tract binoculars worth the cost?
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You can find used upper end Minox in that range that are excellent.
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As a long standing supporting vendor on this forum it would be our pleasure to discuss options and special opportunities with you. Please give us a call, 516-217-1000, if you have a few minutes
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BHP photo still has the meopro 8x42 for 450$
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BHP photo still has the meopro 8x42 for 450$ Thanks
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If you can live with 10x42's Cabelas has Vipers HD 10x42's on sale right now for $299.97.
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If you can live with 10x42's Cabelas has Vipers HD 10x42's on sale right now for $299.97. Picked up those Vipers at the Pyramid, thanks.
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The Burris 8x42 Signature HD are available at Cameraland for $399.
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Yeah, but that's regular, everyday price. powdr
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It's stupid easy
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The Vipers for $299 is a steal. I used them today while hunting a field.
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Go meopta 8-32’s and thank me later. 👍
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Maven C.1 (sale price $262.50) vs Vortex Viper HD (sale price $299.97).
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What is the better choice for hunting out west in the Rockies?
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Maven C.1 (sale price $262.50) vs Vortex Viper HD (sale price $299.97).
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What is the better choice for hunting out west in the Rockies? I don’t know anything about hunting out west but I just bought both of these at their sale prices. I’m returning the Vipers. The Maven C.1 had better overall image clarity and especially around the edges.
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Maven C.1 (sale price $262.50) vs Vortex Viper HD (sale price $299.97).
Size 10x42
What is the better choice for hunting out west in the Rockies? I don’t know anything about hunting out west but I just bought both of these at their sale prices. I’m returning the Vipers. The Maven C.1 had better overall image clarity and especially around the edges. Where ya buy the Mavin's C1
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To answer your question about Tracts, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Get on their mailing list as they frequently offer demos at reduced price.
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Didn't like my Viper 10x50s.
The diopter was far too easy to inadvertently move (no locking mechanism) because my natural hold put my thumb right up against it and the focus was way too fast - very easy to go past point of beat focus and have to go back and forth to find it.
On a 3 day hunt, mine was constantly collapsing one or the other eye cup, making a quick look impossible.
The glass was very nice, though.
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Maven C.1 (sale price $262.50) vs Vortex Viper HD (sale price $299.97).
Size 10x42
What is the better choice for hunting out west in the Rockies? I don’t know anything about hunting out west but I just bought both of these at their sale prices. I’m returning the Vipers. The Maven C.1 had better overall image clarity and especially around the edges. On sale through Monday. https://mavenbuilt.com/collections/...-8x42-10x42-12x42?variant=32127693979726
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Go meopta 8-32’s and thank me later. 👍 Thank you. Santa ordered me a pair and I am tickled with them.
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Thanks for the guidance.
I ordered the Maven C.1. I’ve had them a few days and I am impressed - albeit I don’t have much experience with binoculars, so my opinion isn’t very valuable.
Bought them off Amazon Prime so that I got free shipping.
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