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Old 07-07-2013, 09:48 PM
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What kind do y'all have for hunting? Why do you like em?
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Old 07-07-2013, 09:57 PM
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I own Leoupold but Swavorski has the best glass made. If you order two pair I'll be glad to field test for you and report back my findings on this exact thread.
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Old 07-07-2013, 09:58 PM
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Old 07-07-2013, 09:59 PM
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I like my Leoupolds. You can see real well in low light conditions.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:03 PM
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Don't want to spend 2000+ on swaroski but willing to spend 500-1000 in necessary
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:08 PM
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I have been satisfied with my nikons....I don't see the need in a super expensive pair unless you plan on using them for long range glassing out of state. My uncle got some new redfield,that is now leupolds sister company. They are just as good as my nikons and were under 200.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:09 PM
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I used a pair of nikons in Texas, they were good ..but if I can find something better for a few bucks more that will last a long time I don't mind paying the money if I'm gonna hang onto them for a while
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:15 PM
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Best pair I have ever used were Zeiss, but they cost over $2K. I own Steiner Predators and they are excellent. Have had my binoculars for probably 15 years with no issues.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:26 PM
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Leo's, steiner and meopta's for just under a grand!
Either will be more than practical in low light, durability, and will glass further than you can shoot.
If you decide to spend the big money, then zeis and Swarovski are amazing!

I should have said Nikon also, they make good glass for the price.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:55 PM
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I use Nikon Travelite V1 12 X 25, compact, great magnification. Easy packing or around the neck for distance walking in woods.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:57 PM
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Hear them tasco is off the hook.
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Old 07-07-2013, 11:02 PM
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Think these will work??
http://youtu.be/JSv5jos0fsg
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Old 07-07-2013, 11:09 PM
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Think these will work??
http://youtu.be/JSv5jos0fsg

And there so cool looking too!!! Just think of the magnification you could get looking through your rifle scope too!
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Old 07-08-2013, 06:35 AM
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Think these will work??
http://youtu.be/JSv5jos0fsg
Say bro, where might a fellow locate sum of theses zoomies you speak of?

You gotta love it when the OP high jacks his own thread lmao!

I know a couple ole' farts that will be getting some zoomies for Christmas gifts, maybe it'll in hance their shooting skills!
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Old 07-08-2013, 10:32 AM
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Pox, I use Zeiss and Dad uses Swarovski. We matched our binos to what scopes we had on our guns. If you can see them in the binos but not with your scope, you will not be happy!! This happened to us several times over the years, so we broke down and bought some nice binos. You will not regret buying some nice glass to look through.

We had Nikon and Leupold before, but the Zeiss and Swarovski bought us another good 15 mins of shooting time and are much easier on the eyes when looking through them for extended periods of time.

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Old 07-08-2013, 03:38 PM
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What are you using them for? Big difference between the swamps of louisiana and open country of west texas. I have a pair of leupold mojave and they are perfect for me in natchez. Dont look through swarofski unless you plan to buy them. They are as nice as nice can be.

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Old 07-08-2013, 04:31 PM
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What are you using them for? Big difference between the swamps of louisiana and open country of west texas. I have a pair of leupold mojave and they are perfect for me in natchez. Dont look through swarofski unless you plan to buy them. They are as nice as nice can be.

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Old 07-08-2013, 05:43 PM
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You can get a pair of Zeiss conquest HD's for what your looking to spend. I'd say that's your best bet.
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Old 07-08-2013, 05:45 PM
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Look at Kahles. They are German optics but not as pricey as Zeiss and Swarovski but comparable in quality. I have a pair of Leupolds and really like them but I know a big baller like C Bus wants the high end stuff!
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Old 07-08-2013, 09:36 PM
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Anyone use VORTEX? http://www.binoculars.com/binoculars...binoculars.cfm

I tried these out today at cabelas and they were pretty legit , the salesman told me customer service with vortex is awesome and warranty is killer. A guide I hunt with in Texas had a pair , not this model but a cheaper pair and he seemed pretty happy with them?
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