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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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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.

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.