#1698032 - 12/30/09 09:00 PM
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Tree Tramp
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I would get the lightest thing i could find. I like 8X myself.
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#1698083 - 12/30/09 09:25 PM
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Model70Man
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I love my Brunton Epoch's. But I must say that my Promaster Infinity Elite ELX will give them a run for the money at a fraction of the cost.
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#1698174 - 12/30/09 10:18 PM
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Sako
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I have a apair of swarovski SLC 10X42s that I like alot.... but they are a touch heavy... I also use a pair of zeiss 8X20 compact binos that are very good as well (and a lot cheaper).... all in all when tre stand hunting with a rifle or mzl I generally use the Swaros... when bow unting I generally use the zeiss....
I would suggest getting the best ones you can afford... the better the pair the more likely you will use them more....
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#1698244 - 12/30/09 11:04 PM
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Looks like there's some good glass at a good price in zen ray binos.....but they're made in china. Don't know if I could swallow that.
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#1698554 - 12/31/09 08:16 AM
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utfan1
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slc swarovski first choice but the kahles 8x32 were on sale @ swfa.com for 399 new . got them and they are really nice.
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#1698563 - 12/31/09 08:23 AM
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8x magnification and tubes in the 36 to 40 mm size are best suited for most of my hunting, especially here in the hills of TN. This also keeps the size and weight manageable for long hours of wearing them. A good set of Bino straps (elastic shoulder straps) are a must as well and virtually eliminate the fatigue of carrying binos! I consider mine one of my most important items on most hunts!
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#1698619 - 12/31/09 08:47 AM
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megalomaniac
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I can't imagine you've hunted any amount of time w/o binocualars. They're one of my most important accessories on any hunt.
Personally, I use 2 pairs... I've got a lightweight pair of Swaro 8x30 SLC's for turkey hunting, elk hunting up in the high country, and midday deer hunts.
I've also got a pair of zeiss 8x56's for stand hunting whitetails in morning and evening (you can easily see in the dark with a quarter moon with these!)
For me, the 2 pairs works best.
If someone made me pick just one pair of binoculars for everything (and price were no matter), I'd have a pair of swaro EL 8x42... light enough for just about everything, but still decent enough exit pupil to be used in fairly low light.
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#1698738 - 12/31/09 09:27 AM
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For TN. I have no use for anything greater than 8 Power. For me I use a pair of Signature Select Burris 8X32 and they are the perfect size and weight for me. Bigger than the little compacts but much smaller than the 42mm obj. size. I use them turkey and deer hunting. They are durable and bright. You can see with them before and after shooting hours if that is important so you. Also check out the Vortex Binoculars. Just got dad a pair of 8.5X32. A mix up with the order through Bass Pro proved to me their customer service will be top notch.Bass pro ordered the wrong pair from the factory. When I received the wrong pair I called them and they immediately sent out the pair I wanted with overnight delivery and waived the 10.00 difference between the pair I wanted and the pair I received. The vortex 8.5 seem to use pretty good optics but I didnt get to try them in low light. The Vortex are around 100 dollars cheaper than the Burris.
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#1698751 - 12/31/09 09:40 AM
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I've got a pair of compact Pentax 16x25's. The only problem I have with them is when see a deer and go to my gun with 9x it looks like it's a mile away. Good bino's though.
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#1698758 - 12/31/09 09:48 AM
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binoculars are one of the most important pieces of equipment I have, And they are in my truck except when Im in the woods so Im prepared to glass random fields for wildlife, I went through many cheaper brands like simmons, bushnell etc. and its worth having good ones, I personally use 8X20 Ziess because I got them cheap and they are small but they are clear as a $1k pair, they just don't gather light as well, I suggest stiener, ziess, Swarovski etc. SPEND THE MONEY THE FIRST TIME and be done
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