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    Sold Nikon Monarch 7 8x30

    Great little inexpensive glass
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    WTS/WTT Manfrotto tripod and heads -- 290Xtra Carbon, 128RC, 700RC2, & 324RC2

    I have a carbon fiber Manfrotto 290 Xtra tripod with 128RC head attached, and also a 324RC2 pistol grip/joystick ball head (only one 200PL quick disconnect plate). Everything is used, but not abused. They've served me well, but I'm switching over to a totally different setup. $225 for...
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    Sold Nikon Monarch 7 8x30

    I have a pair of pretty well used Nikon M7 8x30s. I bought them used a while ago, but don't have a need for them. I sent them off to Nikon so they could look over and adjust them (they seemed a tiny bit cross-eyed) and now they're pretty decent little pair of binos. I would say they compare...
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    Head-to-Head: Carbon v. Aluminum Tripods

    I'm actually glad to see this, and I'm not even voting yet because I'm completely on the fence at the moment. I've been running carbon for the past few years (ProMaster XC525C and a Manfrotto 290 Xtra Carbon), but have just recently been really bothered by the fine jittery/tinny shimmer in even...
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    Savage 110 ultralight (proof barrel)

    Maybe I'm a little slow... but these are all based on a long action, aren't they? I know the Savage 110/111/116/etc generally denotes long action and the 10/14/16/etc is short action, but was still thinking at least the 308 and 6.5CM were likely short actions. Looking at Savage's listed...
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    Bino Harness

    I have experience with three: Alaska Guide Creations (Kodiak CUB w/ MAX), Outdoor Vision Ridgetop, and the Adak. I like certain things about all of them, but it's amazing how different they all are. Personally I liked the feel (carry) of the Outdoor Vision Ridgetop the best, but wasn't crazy...
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    Favorite early season pant?

    Forgot to say that I tried the Pranas and prefer the fit of the Wranglers for being active since they dont bunch up on my thighs and up my crack as much. I feel like Pranas would work better for guys with a smaller thigh:waist ratio than me. Wranglers are more a relaxed fit that's possibly not...
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    Favorite early season pant?

    Honestly, the Wrangler Outdoor Stretch Cargo ($22 at Walmart) are my go-to pants nowadays for most of the year. I have (and wear in late season with merino base) FL Corrugate Guide Pants. Damaging a $22 pant doesn't make me cry like a $120 pair. The Corrugates are a good deal tougher though...
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    Top choices for Colorado Elk Rangefinder?

    I was using a Leica 1600-B for a few years, then upgraded to a 2000-B ...until last fall. A light fog made the leica completely useless (would reflect off fog and give very short readings), but my brother was carrying a Leupold RX-1200i and it worked just fine. Now the Leica is gone and I'm...
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    Swarovski 10x42 SLC or EL?

    You're not alone. I really like the compactness and weight savings of an 8x30/32, but I'm actually a lot shakier than I want to admit and find 8x42 is what I've liked. I've dabbled in some really nice glass -- even had EL 12x50s for about a year. I definitely can't handhold 12s at all, can't...
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    Best 8x42 <$300?

    Some other things to consider might be Bushnell Legend M Series. I have always heard great things about them. Also might look at the Bushnell Engage 8x42s -- that's what my son uses, and I say they're comparable to Vortex Viper HD, Nikon Monarch 7, and the like ($450ish range). Prices are...
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    EDIT - THESE ARE GONE NOW. it hasn't been 24 hours, so I can't post a new comment yet. Maybe, but I'm not sure why it feels like people are trying to keep things a secret. S&S Archery (a site sponsor) has some great deals going -- especially with their 10% off 'Rokslide' code. If you live...
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    Replied. Still available. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    Southeast Idaho. Near Malad City. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    I don't blame people at all for asking. I just have a bottom dollar price where if I dip below that I might as well just return them. Not trying to take advantage of anyone at all. On the contrary, I feel like I could potentially be passing along a pretty good deal to someone. Sent from my...
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    Firm on pricing, guys. I still have people trying to talk me down. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
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    WTS Swarovski SLC 10x42 (like new 2019 model)

    SOLD - These 10x42 SLCs are just a few days old. I took them out of the packaging for a quick check-over and re-confirmed that I prefer 8x42s. They are still like new, but I've opened them and tried them out around the house, so they're technically not "new" any more. I have the option to...
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    Need help

    whether you get the 12x50s or 15x56s you will definitely need a good tripod to be effective with them. Personally, I feel I can see better with 8x42 handheld than with 12x50s in the hand. Once on a tripod, it's a different matter. I've gone back to 15x56s Meostars (from 12x50 ELs) and like...
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    Rangefinder input

    I picked up a Leupold RX-2800 not long ago for $350 new. Had a Leica 2000-B and that pretty good...as long as it was a clear day. I couldn't get it to range through even the slightest fog when elk hunting, so I sold it. My brother had my backup/bowhunting rangefinder (Leupold RX-1000i) with...
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    My Western Optics journey

    Yes sir, this buck (barely shy of 200") was taken back in my $40 Bushnell days. Notice also that everything I'm wearing (save the hat) was given to me by Uncle Sam. Maybe I should go back to cotton too? JK. I still like good gear as much as the next guy -- it's just not worth getting wrapped...

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