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andystephens97
Greetings,

I am searching for a nice pair of binoculars and need help.

Of the following brands which is the most preferred. I hunt in southern Arizona and deer movement ceases early morning in low light conditions and viewing is usually over long distances.

Nikon Monarch
Leupold Wind River
Pentax DCF

I know there are a lot of other brands available, if you know of one to suggest with a price tag
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  • 101AIRBORNE
    My personal preferance is the Leupold but Nikon and Pentax are both
    excellent. Suggest, if possible, look through the binoculars you have listed and make a choice. Leupold has a fantastic warranty and repair
    station I have been told. My Leupolds have never had to make a return
    visit though.
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  • ItGoBang
    I have STEINER, Made in Germany. Look at Sportsmansguide.com One I got from them is 10x50 under $300.00 Lots of different models.

    It will hurt you, More than it will hurt me..

    Life Member... N R A

    Thanks for all the help!
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  • Guns & Glass
    Per your choices in order of Best-Better-Good:
    Pentax. Hands down. Just take a view.
    Nikon.
    Leupold (they don't make WR)


    Happy Bullet Holes!
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  • beachmaster73
    Go to SierraTradingPost.com. They have a fairly wide selection of excellent Steiners for very reasonable prices. I'd recommend a 7x35 or 7x50 or 8x50. Try to stay away from and high magnification and low objective diameters as they will be terrible in low light situations. Best magnification and objective diameter would be 7x50. Beach
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  • He Dog
    My favorites in that price range (just a few dollars more) are Eagle Optics Rangers. I have used my 8x42's with Leicas and find the only difference is the Leicas give me about 5 more minutes of light at the ends of the day (at a $500 difference in price). Take a look at these two sites for good prices. www.eagleoptics.com and
    www.bearbasin.com JustC has another site he likes as well, and likely he will add it in for you.





    Edited by - He Dog on 10/16/2002 14:20:00
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  • groundhog devastation
    I like Pentax DCF-HR. The 8x42's work well in the woods for bow hunting. I like the 12x42 DCF-HR for all the other hunting I do. Retail is 399.95. However you can find them on the auction sights for less. I bought a pair for 227.50. They are very clear and not ridiculously expensive. GHD
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