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  1. Spiral Horn

    Best binoculars around 1k?

    How they will be used most often weighs very heavily in my binocular choices. I have a good stable of quality glass and really don’t reach for the same ones all the time. The good news is today there are many quality choices in the $1k price range. You’ve already been given quite a few...
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    Durability of Leica CRF series rangefinders?

    My Leica CRFs have been pretty bulletproof. They also worked in misty environments where others simply wouldn’t. It would take a lot for me to move to another brand. Currently running a 3500 and love it.
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    Don’t buy Binos made for bird watchers

    As a bit of an optics purist I agree that the move away from superior AK prism designs Is unfortunate. An AK design has inherent optical advantages but their configuration generally requires longer and slightly offset barrels, which leads to a slightly larger device. So the move from AK to SP...
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    Swarovski EL - Overhyped?

    Is that ranking from personal experience with each of these binoculars or just info posted on the web?
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    Which Swarovski binoculars

    Yes. With binoculars it is most commonly seen in Swarovision versions. While it is always there, the intensity of its effects will vary from person to person. For those who use their binos primarily on a tripod it won’t be an issue as the effect is primarily associated with panning. So it...
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    Shoulder Mount vs Wall Pedestal Mount

    For a Stone or Fannin a wall pedistal will certainly go much further than a standard shoulder mount in displaying the hide/
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    Maven B1.2 8x42

    Had the Maven B1.2 8x42s but felt they did not equal my Nikon Monarch HGs. If I were going the midgrade route and interested in Maven would recommend seriously considering the B6 10x50. But the absolute gem available for a steal of a deal right now are the Zeiss Conquest 10x42 which are...
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    Kowa TSN 88 spotter vs Meopta S2 82, which would you buy and why. Thanks for the input.

    I have both the 88A and the angled S2 and agree with both Lionhound and JG. They are both exceptional but are very different In both view characteristics and handling. Strongly suggest trying prior to buying. Personally, I love the ruggedness of the S2 and the reach of the 70x eyepiece; but...
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    Zeiss Conquest HD 8x32 - best all around binocular?

    Having sampled pretty extensively, the Conquest 8x32 HDs are an absolute gem and certainly punch above their weight. Actually was a bit stunned with the optical quality for the price. In addition, each optical design offers its peak performance in a specific configuration, and to my eyes the...
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    Swarovski EL - Overhyped?

    Own quite a few binoculars, and back in 2017 set out to buy a new alpha. At that time I was pretty much convinced it was going to be a 10x42 EL. After all, I’d spent some time admiring my buddy’s EL and read all the glowing online recommendations. However, even back then I noticed there was...
  11. Spiral Horn

    Best bino under $600

    There are much better choices than the Terra in that price range.
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    Best bino under $600

    Tough choice! A big consideration is who will be the primary user. If a full-grown man I’d recommend something like a Tract Tori’s or Athlon Cronus G2. But a 14 year old girl will probably have some challenges in wielding a full-sized 42mm binocular in the field. However, since a 42mm...
  13. Spiral Horn

    Carrying Bow While on Horseback

    Hi Folks, Going on a bowhunt over the winter where at least part of it will be on horseback. Looking for any with experience here in how they carried/transported the bow while mounted. Thanks in advance for any experience-based suggestions.
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    Archery rangefinder ??

    I’ve used Leica CRF to bowhunt all over the world. IME they’ve been pretty bulletproof and get accurate readings under conditions where others struggle. I made the mistake of buying something lesser once — worked great for Whitetails near home, but it would not cut through mountain mist like...
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    Brown bear / mnt goat bullet

    Here is some 225gr Barnes TTSX 338 Win Mag (looks like they have a bunch) - took a 9ft Brown with a 180gr TTSX a few years back. One shot kill and the bullet performed flawlessly. I’ve used Choice Ammo before - they make consistently good stuff...
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    Which 15x56 or 16x56 has good contrast and image brightness?

    I’ve played with both The 15x & 18x Mavens and although they are the same design the 15x is clearly the sharper glass. More magnification is not always better as everything is magnified including all minor aberrations/imperfections, and they are not as bright. Overall I like the 15x B5 and...
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    Maven B2 9x45 - my thoughts

    B2s are great optically and I loved mine. Sold them as they were simply too big and heavy compared to other options that offered similarly great optics but much better handling. Personally, I prefer the B6 10x50
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    Sell Swaro EL for Zeiss SFL? Crazy?

    If we are honest with ourselves about it binocular choices should be made IRT how we will most often use them. For hunting “the woods” the Zeiss SFL 8x40 is my ”go-to” glass. In that environment it does just about everything I need exceptionally well - very bright, quick/easy/sharp view, very...
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    Leica Warranty / Customer service?

    This really isn’t helpful and doesn’t reflect reality. But since this kind of SW worship is often posted here on Rokslide its is easy to understand why FNGs begin parroting this theme. Scopes/binos/spotters are all fairly complex devices with some very fragile elements and moving parts that...
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    Alpha Upgrade: Leica Noctovid & Swaro EL/NLs?

    Please don’t base optics buying decisions on what others post on the web or the spec sheet. Well-known reviewers, BirdForum, and Rokslide are a great place to begin to ID high performing candidates for consideration and some of their characteristics (all reviewers have their own biases...

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