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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11395 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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Some how we got tangled up in the arguement of whether we should use our scope attached to our rifle to scope out an area or buy a pair of binoculars. The price of binouclars range from under $100 to what ever you want to spend and that is governed by your ego as much as anything else. I looked up my recept for my Beck's 12 X 25's and found that I spent $100 for them. With quality binoculars that can be purchased for so little and the UNSAFE method of using a scoped rifle to glass an area is rather stupid. I'm cheap (Scotch ancestry), but I will use binoculars to glass an area. I have looked through the $1000 binoculars and I don't see that $1000. I do see my $100 though. And they work.
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glockman55 Super Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2005 Posts: 831 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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I use 10X42 Bausch&Lomb low price and work good for me. can't afford to loose a set of Swarovski. Using a scope to look for game, reminds me of a guy I used to hunt with. He thought it was OK to spot with his rifle. He never did get what the problem I had with doing this! My Dad taught us at a young age NEVER to use your scope for spotting anything. A lot of people still do this...Scary
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george20042007 Super Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 568 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 1:12 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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It appears that 10x42s are the most popular for the hunter.
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5948
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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And the number one reason to buy cheaper bino's then 1000$ units:
You start making a checklist of everything in your hunting pack you havnt opened since last deer season to get ready for turkey season just to see you've lost them!
They have now been replaced with a 10x25 pair from Bass Pro for 12$ or so.
Dimitri
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rrogacki Member
Joined: Apr 22, 2006 Posts: 135 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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I use an old pair of Tasco binocs that work real well. I know they have cheap glass, but they work fine and if I break them I won't have my day ruined.
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roklok Super Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2005 Posts: 608 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 3:12 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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I view this subject similar to PaulS,I spent a lot of money,more than I spent on most of my rifles on my Kahles binos.While I am not going to be so bold as to say I will never lose them,I think thats a long shot. I take care of them the same as a rifle,and I have never lost one of them yet.When I am not using my binoculars they reside in my gun safe. 750 bucks is a lot of money and I am going to do my best to ensure that its a lifetime investment.As far as the cheaper glass,they are fine for occasional use,start spending hours glassing and the quality starts to make a difference.
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squirrelbait Member
Joined: Sep 23, 2005 Posts: 220 Location: Nottingham, NH
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Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:23 am Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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I have always carried binocs. and always will........well maybe some day.
I've had the cheap $49 versions and now carry a pair of Cannon 8X40s. I little heavier but well worth it if you spend any time using them.
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longwalker Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2005 Posts: 201 Location: Bethel, AK
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:33 am Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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lOOK UP elcan.com
They have a prodcut called the digital hunter. Pretty cool stuff digital reticals range finder camera and video all in one device. It will even snap the picture as you pull the trigger! I didn't inquire about price. I suspect this is existing military technology now avaiable for civilian use.
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15727 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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longwalker wrote: |
lOOK UP elcan.com
They have a prodcut called the digital hunter. Pretty cool stuff digital reticals range finder camera and video all in one device. It will even snap the picture as you pull the trigger! I didn't inquire about price. I suspect this is existing military technology now avaiable for civilian use.longwalker |
This is one awesome looking scope longwalker. Bit on the heavy side though at 26 ozs, and the battery power usage is also a bit high. You would need to carry a couple of sets of fully charged batteries with you when out for a day or more.
Here is a link to Elcan:
Digital Hunter Rifle Scope
Couldn't find any reference to price, although as they say...."If you have to ask, you can't afford it".
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Dimitri Super Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2005 Posts: 5948
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Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:39 am Post subject: Re: best binoculars |
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Actually that Elcan Digital Hunter doesn't cost a arm and a leg. Just a arm will do
www.grafs.com/product/18193
Price: $1499.99
Dimitri
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