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Leupold BX-2 Acadia Binocular

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BX-2 Acadia / 8X32 by Nooneofconsequence, May 5, 2015
First the con: The binos are made in China. I'm old enough to remember when 'Made in Japan' was a punch line, and then over time became a mark of quality. The only place I even remotely question the quality on these binos are the serial # stamp. The ...
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Perfect for hiking by Coastwatcher, February 27, 2016
We hike a lot, wanted binoculars that were compact and lightweight, but didn't want to sacrifice optical quality. These are the perfect combination. Not too heavy, great optics. All at a very reasonable price.
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Good, Solid Binos by Ja-Ja, Verified Owner, March 10, 2015
I bought these as an alternative to my regular sized binos. I am always skeptical about brands, lower cost products. I use high quality optics (ziess and leicas) so I have difficulty with other brands. I needed a bino that could fit in my cargo po...
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MADE IN CHINA!!!! by Uncle G, Verified Owner, August 11, 2016
heads up to any and all that are wondering ALL Leupold Binoculars are MADE IN CHINA! called customer service to ask about my new binoculars, guy said "yep all our binoculars are made over seas" on the box it claims that the product will be covered un...
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LEUPOLD BX-2 ACADLA 8X32 BINOCULAR by huntinfull, March 24, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS TO USE FOR HUNTING & FISHING . THEY ARE A EXCELLENT ALL AROUND BINOCULAR.VERY CLEAR OPTICS,LIGHT WEIGHT.AND COMPACT.WELL BUILT.I WILL USE THESE AT THE RANGE FOR SHOOTING.I LIKE THESE BECAUSE THE NAME.I RECOMMEND THESE BINOCULARS FOR A...
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Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

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Product Info for Leupold BX-2 Acadia Binocular

The Leupold BX-2 Acadia 8x32mm is the perfect binocular for you to take with you on your hunting and shooting trips. This binocular by Leupold, named after the first National Park east of the Mississippi Rive, is the first to combine the handling characteristics of a roof prism binocular with the performance and price of a porro prism design. It's true; most people prefer the look and feel of a roof prism binocular, but many find themselves moving to a porro prism design when balancing the need for superior image quality with a reduced price; this is why Leupold is proud to present the Leupold BX2 Acadia 8x32mm Waterproof Binocular. Fully multi-coated lenses provide enhanced color rendition, which in turn provides a bright crisp image. The dielectrically coated prism surfaces boost light transmission and aid greatly in improving resolution contributing to a razor sharp, brilliantly bright image in all lighting conditions. The well balanced, roof-prism design makes them comfortable and easy to hold, even during periods of prolonged viewing. Armored, waterproof, and nitrogen filled, binocular is well protected against field conditions and feature the Leupold Lifetime Warranty. The Leupold BX-2 Acadia Roof Prism BinocularIncludes a case, quick detach neoprene neck strap, eyepiece covers and tethered objective lens covers.image

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  • Demo,Leupold BX-2 Acadia Binocular, Black 117983 , MPN: 170474-DEMO , Code: LU-BI-BXAB-117983-DEMO
  • Leupold BX-2 Acadia Binocular, Black, 8x32mm 117983 , MPN: 117983 , UPC: 030317002831 , Code: LU-BI-BXAB-117983
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