I just got a new Sportsman's guide catologue. They are having a great sale on the recently discontinued Redfield Aurora roof prism binoculars (www.sportsmansguide.com). They have the 10x50 for 189.99 or 169.99 if you are a club member. The 12x50 is 199.99 and 179.99 for members. These binos list prices are $480.00 nand $500.00 respectively. I have read good reviews on these in ourdoor life and I think these reviews are still on the outdoorlife website. These binos are fully multi-coated and have phase coatings on the bak4 prisms. They are rubber aroured and waterproof. I found them a bit clunky and not really very elegant looking but they are really bright and clear.
If i didn't have 7 sets of binos already, I would get a pair. I may anyway. I have a weakness for a good inexpensive japanese bino
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