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samuel
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 Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 4:52 pm Post subject: hunting binos |
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I was thinking about buying binoculars... for hunting either 8 or 10x40 or 42mm.
Iam planning on spending around 250-300... i know that this is probably the most saturated price range, so asking for general brands and models will be difficult. I kind of had my mind set in either the nikon monarchs, vortex diamonbacks, or bushnell legends
It might come to handling more than quality, but I had a question to ask...
is the glass on the legends the same if they are porro or roof prism?
had heard a couplee f bad comments about the diamonbacks, what is your take on that? |
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Jne_K
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Hi
The glass used on a porro or a roof is not the issue; it is the design differences in the prisms, themselves. Porros are inherently more efficient from an optical standpoint - porros don't need phasee-correcting for image sharpness and porros don't have a mirror surface used in a roof which causes some light loss in a roof. Bottom line is that it costs more money to bring a roof to the same optical standards as a good porro.
Your choice between a porro and a roof, however, should encompass more than just optics. Most people do prefer the handling of a roof. Roofs also feature internal focusing mechanisms, making them typically smoother and easier to focus and also more rugged and durable. The prism cage in a roof is also more secure than the clips typically used to secure a porro, so roofs tend to suffer less from misalignment from prisms working loose. All in all, lifespan usually favors the roof, but again, this is a generality. Much depends on what you want for features and how hard you are on your equipment.
You're right - I can't evern begin to list all the models available at this price point, but you could write a book on all the posts on this forum on this very topic, including mine. Just do a little browsing.
Not sure how locked in you are to that exact price, but it's no secret on this forum that two of my favorites in the 300 + range are the Swift 828 and the Leupold Pinnacles.
Keep in mind that the Diamondback is a $200 bino, so don't expect it to compare to one at $350 or even $300. I still rate it as a best buy at its price, however. If you want something better in a roof, you will need to pay more.
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terraz
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 2:24 am Post subject: |
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The nikon monarch or bunshell legends are both good binoculars for hunting. I would tend to go for the nikon monarchs as they are a good all-round binocular at an affordable price. Plus they are shockproof, waterproof and fog proof so they are perfect for hunting conditions. Plus a limited 25 years warranty to be safe. 
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renbe
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In addition to what Terraz said, there's a reason they're the best selling bino in this price range. Try them. I think you'll like them.
John |
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Sponxx
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| Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: hunting binos |
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I had the same dilemma for a long time. Had used Nikons in the past. Cant complain about the glass quality. Recently I decided to give Bushnell's Infinity a try. They are on their way so I will updaste you guys later. I leaned to them due to the large exit pupil offered by the 8.5x45mm combination. Price with rebate was better than the Swifts that Joanie loves...
We'll have to see, when they get here, I too will use them for hunting and wildlife watching.
I think both of the choices are good... give the Infinity a try if you can spend a little more and wait for the rebate. |
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