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What Optics to Buy? #6666326
11/15/19 08:52 AM
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Any optics going on sale black friday that people are watching? I need a spoting scope and some binocs. What should I get that isn't overly $$$$?

My uses?
1) Set them up in the kitchen and look at stuff in the back field. Judging Deer etc.
2) Have them in the truck while looking for coyotes.
3) Take them on a dream hunt of some kind that probably wont ever actually happen.

Tips? Suggestions? Deals coming up? Thanks.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666339
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Not sure of any deals coming up OB, but I love my Vortex Binoc's and scopes. Great products and a great warranty, hope ya find a good deal. Oh and, if ya get Vortex binoc's don't go through a briar patch without having them in a case. You will loose the bottom lens covers, I would never do something so stupid I heard that from a friend. blush grin


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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666342
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Yep..It will always end up at what you can afford..hope this helps


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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666345
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lol.

I was looking at Vortex stuff. Thats what they guy on Meateater uses on all those episodes and there seems to be quit a bit of it on Amazon. Not sure whats good and bad though thats why I was asking. If your works thats another vote in that directions though.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666347
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Like Leupold binocs are on sale at cableas. Are they junk?

https://www.cabelas.com/product/bar...eupold-american-mar/2948612.uts?slotId=0

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666358
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Yep..I glass off tripods..One thing I personally require is a clear crisp image all the way across my field of view. In other words edge to edge..The other is that I get no headaches from long periods of viewing..Maybe Vortex has those models of refined glass I don't know..I do use their rangefinder..And it works fine for what I do..


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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666361
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So what kind do you have then Chamacat? Let the cat out of the bag already. lol.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666365
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Yep..Just had a thought..there is a place called "CamerlandNY"..they go out to the shot shows in Las Vegas,Nevada..many times they will sell what optics they can get from the show for a greatly reduced price from retail..It's a demo price.That will also include a warranty..

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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666367
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They are sorted by brand... thats kinda my question.

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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666371
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I've been pretty impressed by Vortex stuff...even some of their cheaper stuff. My only suggestion is buy the best you can afford.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666373
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Yep..I think "Meopta" makes optics for Cabelas..They have a good review..Steiner optics are from Germany I believe..Those brands are not low end or high end..I haven't ever viewed through them..They are certainly less than the top three..Lecia-Swaro-Zeiss..(Not In That Order)....Oh one other model a personal friend uses is the "Kales"..I think they are in the middle..I did like those but didn't have them on a tripod..

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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666375
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I get to buy the best I can afford. The most expensive stuff isn't necessarily the best though. There are $600 and $200 Vortex stuff. Thats why I'm asking...

I don't have a set amount of money set aside. I'm looking to buy myself a Xmas gift to give the wife to give to me...

I don't need the NASA model for $5,000 and I don't need to buy the $50 Walmart set either. I'm looking for advice from the average people on here what they have and what works for them so I know where to start at.

Can I buy a set and get a tripod for less than a $1,000? Is the next step up in quality only $200 more? Or is there a $500 set out there? Or am I being silly and need to spend $1,000 each on them? I'd find that hard to believe. I know they are out there but I'm talking about real trapperman people out there walking through briar patches with them like my buddy Catch22 up there.

Thats all. Any input?

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: Chamacat] #6666382
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Originally Posted by Chamacat
Yep..Just had a thought..there is a place called "CamerlandNY"..they go out to the shot shows in Las Vegas,Nevada..many times they will sell what optics they can get from the show for a greatly reduced price from retail..It's a demo price.That will also include a warranty..

Yeah Cameraland has great deals, I bought a Zeiss scope after shot show, it was a display, it was mint, full warranty and I bought a brand new pair of Swaro's from him also.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666383
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Zeis huh?

So the 8x42's for $400 is top of the line?

https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Terra-...s%2Bbino%2Caps%2C322&sr=8-3&th=1

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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666387
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Originally Posted by OhioBoy
I get to buy the best I can afford. The most expensive stuff isn't necessarily the best though. There are $600 and $200 Vortex stuff. Thats why I'm asking...

I don't have a set amount of money set aside. I'm looking to buy myself a Xmas gift to give the wife to give to me...

I don't need the NASA model for $5,000 and I don't need to buy the $50 Walmart set either. I'm looking for advice from the average people on here what they have and what works for them so I know where to start at.

Can I buy a set and get a tripod for less than a $1,000? Is the next step up in quality only $200 more? Or is there a $500 set out there? Or am I being silly and need to spend $1,000 each on them? I'd find that hard to believe. I know they are out there but I'm talking about real trapperman people out there walking through briar patches with them like my buddy Catch22 up there.

Thats all. Any input?


Yep..With all that said...I would look hard at "Craigslist"...that would be after I decided what I wanted...I would think you could get the deal your looking for there..People buy optics and they just sit non used so to speak..If Vortex is your choice.What's nice is their warranty stays with their optics no matter how many owners they have...


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Originally Posted by OhioBoy
Zeis huh?

So the 8x42's for $400 is top of the line?

https://www.amazon.com/Zeiss-Terra-...s%2Bbino%2Caps%2C322&sr=8-3&th=1


Yep..The "Terra" model is their entry line model..All brands have entry level and up to fit everyone's buget..


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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666406
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The Cabela stores here let you take them outside to try. They also have an optometrists eye chart mounted up hi somewhere across the inside the store from the binocs counter to focus in on. I bought a couple years ago using the in store chart and trying nearly everything in the case. I felt the dim light in the store would show me more in the optic performance than outside, I feel I was right.
Being able to buy any they had, I was happiest with what I saw thru the Nikons. Not the most expensive. I still am happy with the choice.
Point is go look for yourself.

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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666408
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I have looked at a pair of vortex 8x42, and 10x42. Just the base models, I believe they were 140 to 180 dollars. They are very clear and crisp and comparable to set of Minox that I have that I paid 400 for. I have had my Minox for about 10 years now and they have been a very nice set of binos. I have wanted to get a new pair for the last few months and would not hesitate to get some Vortex.

Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666448
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American made rifle scopes such as Leopold.

If you have the money European spotting scopes.

And for binos if you can afford it, European, or if you want something a little more affordable try something like Nikons.


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Re: What Optics to Buy? [Re: OhioBoy] #6666450
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ill give my vote to Vortex. wife has 10x42 and i have 10x50, we both love em.
havent used their warranty yet but from a few ive talked to its hard to beat.

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