binocular help - Page 2

bogie · 10-05-2005, 03:53 PM

I have a L.L. Bean gift certificate for $150.00. I want to purchase some binoculars for hunting. I hunt in Missouri so lots of deep woods. I have found some Nikon Buckmasters for $150.00. They are described as 10X36, field of view 293 ft. @ 1000 yards. I don't know what that means. Are these okay binoculars, or would I be better off to purchase binoculars elsewhere and get myself something else from L.L. Bean? Sorry if this is a repost.

PastorMikH · 10-11-2005, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

I did Pastor. I ordered the exact pair you suggested...
STEINER 9x40 SAFARI BINOCULARS DRK BRN
I received a confirmation email today, that they shipped today. I'm very excited!
Thanks!!!

I hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine. I might also suggest Butler Creeks Bino Buddy:

Bino Buddy Link

They keep the binoculars strapped to your chest without pulling on your neck but because of the elastic, they allow you to pull the binoculars up to look. Mine keep my binoculars snug even when I am crawling through the brush.

PastorMikH · 10-11-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Go to a store and just look through a lot of sets. Slowly weed out the lesser ones until you find something that looks great and fits your budget. A big store like Cabelas or Bass Pro will give you room to really recognize the quality at longer distances.

Don't look though the Swarovzkys or Ziess though! The guy that sold me on the Steiners said he looked through a pair of Swarovskys and they make his Steiners look cheap. 'Course they cost a grand.

bogie · 10-11-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine. I might also suggest Butler Creeks Bino Buddy:

Bino Buddy Link

They keep the binoculars strapped to your chest without pulling on your neck but because of the elastic, they allow you to pull the binoculars up to look. Mine keep my binoculars snug even when I am crawling through the brush.

Thank you sir!!!

SnapDogg · 10-11-2005, 09:15 PM

Bino Buddyz are the ticket to keep your binocz snug to your chest, I've had mine for 3-4 yearz, their Grrrrrrrrrrrrreat!

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|Zach| · 10-11-2005, 09:22 PM

Halfcan · 10-11-2005, 10:38 PM

My advice is you look in small end and it makes things look bigger.

bogie · 10-14-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

I hope you are as satisfied with yours as I am with mine. I might also suggest Butler Creeks Bino Buddy:

Bino Buddy Link

They keep the binoculars strapped to your chest without pulling on your neck but because of the elastic, they allow you to pull the binoculars up to look. Mine keep my binoculars snug even when I am crawling through the brush.

I received my binoculars today and they are great!! Also, ordered the Bino Buddy today. I'll be completely set up. Thanks again for your help.

PastorMikH · 10-15-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bogie

I received my binoculars today and they are great!! Also, ordered the Bino Buddy today. I'll be completely set up. Thanks again for your help.

GREAT!!!

A word of caution, if you are road hunting with a friend, don't put the Steiners on the dashboard 'cause your buddy will usually try to grab them before you do whenever there's something to look at.

Glad you liked them!

**Saulbadguy** · 12-12-2005, 08:13 PM

Bumpola..

My parents want a set of Binoculars for Channukah. I'm looking to spend around $150. They will be using it on their cruises, and for football games (probably), and whatnot.

Can anyone recommend a set? I see Steiner recommended alot, but when I look those up, they are more than I want to spend.

PastorMikH · 12-12-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Bumpola..

My parents want a set of Binoculars for Channukah. I'm looking to spend around $150. They will be using it on their cruises, and for football games (probably), and whatnot.

Can anyone recommend a set? I see Steiner recommended alot, but when I look those up, they are more than I want to spend.

Burris and Leuopold are VERY quality as well.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...sku=0002453696

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00023300192

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00023300193

I have a pair of the Burris Landmark 10x42 that are MUCH, MUCH better than any Bushnells you can get from Wally World. They do not compare to my Steiners though.

**Bwana** · 12-12-2005, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PastorMikH

Burris and Leuopold are VERY quality as well.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...sku=0002453696

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00023300192

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...ku=00023300193

I have a pair of the Burris Landmark 10x42 that are MUCH, MUCH better than any Bushnells you can get from Wally World. They do not compare to my Steiners though.

Nice call for the money Mike..............I agree.

PastorMikH · 12-12-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Nice call for the money Mike..............I agree.

'Course, if he REALLY loves his parents...

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...sku=0005558061

**Saulbadguy** · 12-12-2005, 09:18 PM

How do these look?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...529&hasJS=true

Waterproof is definately a big thing since they will be taking it on cruises, and well..uh..you never know.

What does the "power" mean? I have 2 choices , 8x23 or 10x23?

PastorMikH · 12-12-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

How do these look?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...529&hasJS=true

Waterproof is definately a big thing since they will be taking it on cruises, and well..uh..you never know.

What does the "power" mean? I have 2 choices , 8x23 or 10x23?

Leupold is QUALITY. You won't have to worry about ANY of their products. If you want to save $10 ($20 on the higher power) look here:

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...sku=0002453534

One thing people don't normaly realize though is the compact binoculars don't let as much light in so you can't use them early or late in the day. Compacts are great if you carry them a lot and look through them occasionaly. Full size binoculars are better if you are going to do a lot of viewing.

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Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2366966	How do these look? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...529&hasJS=true Waterproof is definately a big thing since they will be taking it on cruises, and well..uh..you never know. What does the "power" mean? I have 2 choices , 8x23 or 10x23? __________________ http://www.goemaw.com
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