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pogeybait
Optics GrassHopper Joined: July/06/2006 Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Posted: July/06/2006 at 21:46 |
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Hi all,
I'm looking for a good pair of binoculars with a rangefinding reticle (not a laser or anything fancy). I'm interested in any bino less than $750 and would prefer a 50mm objective. So far I see:
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts about these binoculars, esp the Leupold and IORs with respect to optic quality and overall construction quality. Thanks, Pogeybait |
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anweis
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If i were looking for a binocular with a reticle i would buy the 8x30 Hensoldt Ferro D16. They are available on famous bidding site for about $200. It is the best military binocular ever made: light, small, sharp and bright beyod belief, and the optics are better than anything Leupold or Steiner will ever come up with. And tough, real tough. Optically they are superior to my Swarovski. I take it that you want 50mm lenses because you want to use the binos in low light. Be aware that light transmission and quality of the glass and coatings count more than size of lenses when it comes to seing in low light.
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koshkin
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IOR Valdada makes binoculars with rangefinding reticles. They are on the heavy side, but very tough and the glass is excellent. I have a 7x40 with a reticle, but I think they also make a 10x50 with a reticle. Both are easily in your price range.
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Stephanie
Optics GrassHopper Optics Goddess Joined: February/13/2004 Location: Native Texan Status: Offline Points: 1502 |
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We have a few of Steiner mil reticles on the samplelist you may be interested in. Save you some $$$
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