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Binoculars
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12/08/17 11:26 PM
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6989009
12/08/17 11:38 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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You oughta do alright in that price range. I paid $225 a few years ago for Diamondbacks, great for hunting applications.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6989460
12/09/17 12:46 PM
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maxhunter262
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Personally, I'm a happy owner of the ATN smart hd binocular (you can look at it on https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular. It's the best set of binoculars I've ever had. It has 4× Optical + 16× Digital Zoom and night vision optics are very good! Built-in wi-fi allows me to share immediately cute photos and videos with my friends.
Last edited by maxhunter262; 12/09/17 12:47 PM.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6989623
12/09/17 03:26 PM
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gr8fuldoug
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Personally, I'm a happy owner of the ATN smart hd binocular (you can look at it on https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular. It's the best set of binoculars I've ever had. It has 4× Optical + 16× Digital Zoom and night vision optics are very good! Built-in wi-fi allows me to share immediately cute photos and videos with my friends. How many forums are you going to on, with less than 5 posts ever posted, to promote ATN products? Maybe ATN should find another way to advertise????
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Re: Binoculars
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#6989628
12/09/17 03:30 PM
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gr8fuldoug
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty. There's many great choices. Superior to the Vortex Viper HD would be a Kowa BD42-10XD 10x42mm Prominar XD which we have on sale for only $399.99 For a few dollars less is the well reviewed Athlon Optics Midas 10x42 Binocular which is only $299.99 street price (call us for a THF discounted price
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Re: Binoculars
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12/09/17 03:41 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Good to know, a lot of hunters here on the forum are eager to post cute photos to share with family and friends, because we're good enough, smart enough and by golly, people like us. Personally, I'm a happy owner of the ATN smart hd binocular (you can look at it on https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular. It's the best set of binoculars I've ever had. It has 4× Optical + 16× Digital Zoom and night vision optics are very good! Built-in wi-fi allows me to share immediately cute photos and videos with my friends.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6990269
12/10/17 03:01 AM
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BOBO the Clown
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty. Maven c’ series has a discount code out.
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Binoculars
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#6990283
12/10/17 03:12 AM
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6.5x47Lapua
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For 500 bucks you should be able to find something Japanese made. My viper hd's are Japanese, but I think they have since moved to China. I heard a rumor that even the razors are now Chinese made. No thanks.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6990308
12/10/17 03:43 AM
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BigPig
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty. Maven c’ series has a discount code out. Those seem nice, seems to have a large price gap between the C’s and B’s
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Binoculars
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#6990322
12/10/17 03:54 AM
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I haven't heard of this company. Thanks for the link. No retailer markup and Japanese made. Sounds just like Maven. I'm definitely interested.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6990446
12/10/17 12:38 PM
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booradley
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My next binoculars and scope will be Tract.
Don’t roll those bloodshot eyes at me.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6991328
12/11/17 03:16 AM
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Jgraider
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I've had the Toric 8x42 for a year now, and even took them to Namibia last Ausgust. They are a fantastic binocular, superior to my Meostar HD, Conquest HD, and Razor HD.
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Re: Binoculars
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12/11/17 04:59 AM
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chital_shikari
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I use a Diamondback 10x42. Got it for $220, works great (clear, bright, positive focus on the nearest and farthest objects). I think that for that price bump, your choice would be even better.
Might also look into ZULU5 by SIG Sauer. I really like their glass quality on their WHISKEY3 and TANGO4 rifle scopes, would assume that the binoculars are similar in quality.
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Re: Binoculars
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#6991558
12/11/17 01:34 PM
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Pitchfork Predator
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Personally, I'm a happy owner of the ATN smart hd binocular (you can look at it on https://www.atncorp.com/smart-hd-binocular. It's the best set of binoculars I've ever had. It has 4× Optical + 16× Digital Zoom and night vision optics are very good! Built-in wi-fi allows me to share immediately cute photos and videos with my friends. 
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Re: Binoculars
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12/11/17 08:25 PM
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Looks like the Viper HD is winning right now because of price and weight. Plus overall good reviews.
I have a hard time spending money on something I can’t put my hands on forst
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Binoculars
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#6992172
12/11/17 08:46 PM
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gr8fuldoug
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Have you checked out the Kowa BD42-10XD 10x42mm Prominar XD which we have on sale for only $399.99
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Re: Binoculars
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#6992180
12/11/17 08:56 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty. Maven c’ series has a discount code out. Those seem nice, seems to have a large price gap between the C’s and B’s I just got a pair of the 10x42 C for my daughter, I use the B2 11x45. Best friend has the Viper HD. His vipers don’t touch the b2, Vortex razor line is more I touch with the B2’s . I can compare all three side by side but not until Xmas. C’s are under the tree.
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Binoculars
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12/11/17 09:10 PM
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BigPig
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In the market for a new Binocular. Going to stay with 10x42. Price range is $400-$500. Currently the one I’m looking at is the Vortex Viper HD, but curious what else is out there between that price. Must have a lifetime warranty. Maven c’ series has a discount code out. Those seem nice, seems to have a large price gap between the C’s and B’s I just got a pair of the 10x42 C for my daughter, I use the B2 11x45. Best friend has the Viper HD. His vipers don’t touch the b2, Vortex razor line is more I touch with the B2’s . I can compare all three side by side but not until Xmas. C’s are under the tree. B’s sound very nice, but about double what I want to spend.
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Binoculars
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12/11/17 10:30 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I can only comment on unboxingthe c’s and walking out side at dawn and playing with them for 5 min. I was impressed for the price. But need further time to call them anything else
they have demo try before you buy option, just try them, whatcha got to loose...
Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, b/c they know not victory nor defeat"- #26 TR
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Re: Binoculars
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12/11/17 10:53 PM
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BigPig
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I can only comment on unboxingthe c’s and walking out side at dawn and playing with them for 5 min. I was impressed for the price. But need further time to call them anything else
they have demo try before you buy option, just try them, whatcha got to loose... I just saw that. Going to give that a go 
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Binoculars
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#6992404
12/11/17 11:17 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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There are good deals all over the place, today Optics Planet gave me a great price, 10% off of that, free shipping and a $100 optics planet card good for anything. Try discount code "WRAP10".
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Binoculars
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12/12/17 09:04 PM
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ChickenFried
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My wife got me the Tract Toric 8x42 for Father's Day. I really wanted the 10x42, and they swapped them out for me with no trouble at all - Terrific customer service. The binoculars are truly wonderful, and I could not be happier with them. They really bring in the light, especially in the dark, thick stuff.
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Re: Binoculars
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12/12/17 10:16 PM
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Well I pulled the trigger on a new set of Viper HD 10x42’s because of the crazy low price and I’m a Vortex fan. My last pair was about 7 years old and cost $100, my eyes will be thanking me.
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
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Re: Binoculars
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#6993944
12/13/17 12:18 AM
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chital_shikari
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Well I pulled the trigger on a new set of Viper HD 10x42’s because of the crazy low price and I’m a Vortex fan. My last pair was about 7 years old and cost $100, my eyes will be thanking me. 
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