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Old 08-02-2004, 12:00 AM   #1
 
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Default Binoc's & Rangefinder Combo Please Help

First of all, I would like to say thank you to all the folks that have taken the time to inform and educate each other on these type of forums. This is what democracy, freedom and free market economy are all about. May God Bless America!

I am looking for a decent pair of binoculars to mostly hunt with.
>Water reisitant, lightweight and durable are very important.
>Also, I would like to have lifetime guarantee especially if I spend over $350
>I am thinking about the Bushnell Yardage Pro Quest $499.00(unless you know
>a better price on any internet sites)
>It combines a decent range finder within a reasoable binocular
>housing. What do you think?
>It is a little heavy...34oz. Somewhat bigger than I would want. But it
>may beat buying a range finder seperately, huh?
>I am going antelope hunting this Sept in Wyoming and would plan to use it
>there. However, I must admit that this may be shortsighted as I normally
>hunt east coast for deer, ducks, pigs, etc. I normally don't need
>antelope type binoculars.
>What do you think of the

>Bushnell above $499
>Leopold Wind River RB800 8x32 $699
>Olympus Magellan WP 7x50 $140-230
>Celeston Oceana 7x50 $190

>I simply cannot spend over the $700 amount on this as I know that Leica and Kahles also make a pricey and nice combo unit, but to pricey.
>Please refer to
>www.nextag.com
>for a nice review of combo eyepieces and has prices listed

>Also, I could go way cheaper and get some decent binoculars and buy a
>rangefinder seperately
>Red Head Eagle 7x40 for $119
>Leupold Wind River Cascade Series $240
>Bushnell Trophy Series $90-190
Nikon Monarch ATB 8x40 $200-300
>
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>What do you think fo the combo eyepieces versus just binoculars?
I am always wanting to have both in the same unit, but am I asking for trouble?
I am a first time buyer of decent binoculars. I have used some cheapo's in the past that had fogged up on me in the dcuk blind.
>
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Old 08-05-2004, 12:21 PM   #2
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Default RE: Binoc's & Rangefinder Combo Please Help

I have the Bushnell's and they work great. They are a little heavy, but if you use a good strap you don't notice it. The range finder works great and the image is crystal clear.
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Old 08-09-2004, 10:39 AM   #3
 
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Default RE: Binoc's & Rangefinder Combo Please Help

I have the Bushnell Scout rangefinder and love it. I can't recall any my hunting buddies having problems with their Bushnell rangefinders.

I have a pair of Pentax binos that are pretty nice for the money. I don't know about their binos but I have the Bushnell Elite spotting scope and it's pretty nice also.
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