Mid grade 15x56's for sheep hunt

[CMF]

I've currently got a pair of 15x56 Diamondbacks. I want to add a second pair of 15's, but can't swing 2k for Swaro's.

What's an upgrade from the Diamondbacks but not over 1k, preferably even less?

I want to upgrade before CO Aug. Bighorn hunt.

 

[Cannonball]

Used Meopta B1

 

[Slick8]

The Meopta is more than 1k but side by side they're very close to the Swaro's.

It will take some looking but that's likely a good price for a clean used B1.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Another option is renting a set. I know several companies, including a sponsor here, offer that option.

 

[RockAndSage]

Used Mavens. They come up occasionally in the Optics classified.

 

[nm.otter]

I picked up a pair of these a few weeks back. They don't suck.

 

[180ls1]

I picked up a pair of these last month. They don't suck.

Do you know much about their Thrive spotter? I was just looking at it and it seems like a great value. I have no idea about the clarity though and reviews are sparse.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the GPO Passion HD 15x50
Great optical quality, fantastic comfortable design

 

[nm.otter]

No clue. I took a flyer after reading this and am enjoying them so far. There's a pair on offer in the classifieds here, BTW.

 

[JNDEER]

For simply finding animals at a long distance the vortex Kiabab HD at 18x56 ain’t bad and can be found cheap. Although only comparing to swaro slc I can’t speak to them compared directly to others

 

[handwerk]

how about ditching the diamondbacks and putting the money towards a better optic, maybe a used 15X Geovid or the GPO Doug suggests?

 

[mainbeam pursuit2]

Used Mavens or Meopta are pretty good glass for the money.

 

[Cannonball]

For simply finding animals at a long distance the vortex Kiabab HD at 18x56 ain’t bad and can be found cheap. Although only comparing to swaro slc I can’t speak to them compared directly to others

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[CMF]

how about ditching the diamondbacks and putting the money towards a better optic, maybe a used 15X Geovid or the GPO Doug suggests?

I'll probably have my wife, maybe daughter too along, maybe a friend, not sure yet, but I'll probably need more than the one pair.

 

[CMF]

I picked up a pair of these a few weeks back. They don't suck.

I'll have to go check out these zerotechs, It shows a dealer fairly close to me.

 

[CMF]

Take a look at the GPO Passion HD 15x50
Great optical quality, fantastic comfortable design

I'd be willing to try some GPO's, but that's a little more than I want to spend.
I've been satisfied with the GPO 4x 2.5-10x44i I put my son's 6.5cm for xmas.

 

[Formidilosus]

No clue. I took a flyer after reading this and am enjoying them so far. There's a pair on offer in the classifieds here, BTW.

The ZeroTech’s are surprisingly good. Actually the only non Swaro/Leica/Meopta 15x binos that I’ve used that I don’t hate.

 

[jzeblaz]

I picked up a pair of these a few weeks back. They don't suck.

I'm getting some of these. Punch above their weight class IMHO.

 

[LongWayAround]

@CMF I have a pair of 15x50 vortex vipers that I have been thinking about selling. Shoot me a message if you like.

 

[nphunter]

I’d just bite the bullet and grab a pair of Meoptas. I sold mine for $1150 a couple months ago when I picked up my NL’s. Sell the vortex to pay yourself back after you pick up the Meostars.