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    Posted: May/16/2004 at 01:57

Which is of higher quality in 10x42 Roof Prism configuration?  Is Docter really more comparable with Zeiss and Swarovski than Kahles?  I would be purchasing the Docters sight unseen (haven't found anyone in TX who carries the brand).  A buddy of mine out west raves about the Docters and the price is close to the Kahles.  I like the Kahles OK but they are obviously second tier and the Docters would allow me to buy a supposedly higher quality bino for the same money.  I really want a reasonably priced set of european binos and other than Steiners I don't know of any others in this price range.  Incidentally, I found the Kahles to be much better than Steiner Merlins, Predators and Peregines (at least to my eyes).  Thanks for your help.

 

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We just finished working out a deal with Docter and will be adding stocking them soon.  The only chance I have had to look at a set was in our conference room, so I really can't say yet how they compare in real life to other brands.  From what I know about them, I would say they are at minimum Kahles quality. Once we get them on the shelf I will have means to better answer.  We also added some of their riflescopes too.

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