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Bino help...
      05/07/04 08:29 AM

Ok folks, since I'm picking up the camper tonight, I guess it's time (again) for a decent set of bino's.

I'm looking to spend 200 - 300 (maybe a bit more if it's a really good deal), and ideally would like something I can hand hold (so for me that means 7-10x, and typically 40-50mm objectives) and an exit pupil of around 4-6mm.

That being said: here are a couple of "deals" I found:

Steiner Rallye 20x80's for $429 (outside of price and size, but looks like a really good deal)
Steiner Predator 12x40's for $270
Steiner Safari 12x40 for $219
Nikon Tundra 10x50 for $250

(I need to check coatings on these too - make sure I'm not getting a ruby lens or something odd like that...)

Any thoughts?? Recommendations on other models? (Nothing chinese please.....)

Tom T.

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Edited by Tom Trusock (05/07/04 09:11 AM)

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