....before you make the call, try out a pair of Minox binos. They were once a division of Leica and they are still producing fantastic glass in Germany. The price on them is about $300-400 less than the Gold Rings and the quality is amazing. I hunt open country for mulies and elk out here in Colorado and the difference between my glass and my buddies Swaros is very small.....definitely not worth twice the cost.