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binoculars ?

  • 29-12-2011 11:29am
    #1
    alderdeer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭


    I got a pair of 12x32 compact binoculars as a pressy and im changing them for something better any recimendations in what sizw to go for thanks


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  • #2
    Tackleberrywho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    alderdeer wrote: »
    I got a pair of 12x32 compact binoculars as a pressy and im changing them for something better any recimendations in what sizw to go for thanks

    8x42, for Deer, 10x42 for general hunting applications
    Kahles are a good brand for reasonable price


  • #3
    4gun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭4gun


    as long as they fit in your pocket.
    I wear a chest harness with mine which keeps them tight to your chest until needed but somtimes they can get snagged in rough patches and briars
    if you can carry your bino in your pocket and they have reasonable lenses, thats all you need ;)


  • #4
    alderdeer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭alderdeer


    thanks for that lads im just headin to check em out now so its good to have some idea


  • #5
    decoyer
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 46 ✭decoyer


    Tackleberrywho wrote: »
    8x42, for Deer, 10x42 for general hunting applications
    Kahles are a good brand for reasonable price

    Got to aggre with Tack on this one 8x42 are definetly the business
    for Stalking i use Swarovski and they are Unbeatable though a bit expencive,i was given them as a Gift when out in Alaska shooting Carabou
    couldnt hae afforded them otherwise :D


  • #6
    De_Tomaso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭De_Tomaso


    Go with 8x42 since they are really good all-round binos.

    Depending on the price I would do my list of favorites in this order:

    Hawke Frontier ED 8x43
    Vortex Viper HD 8x42
    Kahles 8x42
    Zeiss Conquest 8x40
    Minox HG 8x43
    Nikon High Grade 8x42

    in top league it gets down to personal preferences and you can choose between:

    Swarovski EL
    Zeiss Vicotry FL
    Leica Ultravid HD


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  • #7
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    8x42 Opticron BGA SE iMagic.


  • #8
    alderdeer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭alderdeer


    Well i went in today with a gift reciept and a poor enough selection to choose from. I came out with a pair of tasco 10x30x50. probably not everyones choice but they have great magnification
    and they are way clearer than the compact ones so till the kids either find them and break them or they get lost they will definately do me and then i can blow the budget on the ones posted above so thanks again for the info


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