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Old 01-12-2007, 04:13 PM
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If you could choose any scope, what kind would it be? If you didn't base your decision on price?
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Old 01-12-2007, 05:23 PM
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I don't know,But that is a darn good question.
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Old 01-12-2007, 07:09 PM
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Kahles or Zeiss.

For value, IOR or Meopta.
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Old 01-12-2007, 07:25 PM
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I chose aZeiss Diavari 3x12x56.
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Old 01-13-2007, 04:29 AM
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The ones I have always trusted Nikon.
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Old 01-13-2007, 08:17 AM
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I am looking at getting a Schmidt Bender 2.5-10 x 56 Zenith. Several people who sell these scopes have told me that these are the absolute best scope that you can buy. Does anyone have any feedback?
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Old 01-13-2007, 11:37 AM
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I am looking at getting a Schmidt Bender 2.5-10 x 56 Zenith. Several people who sell these scopes have told me that these are the absolute best scope that you can buy. Does anyone have any feedback?
My Dad had a Schmidt and Bender. Great Glass.
If you can afford it go for it.
But I would consider a 42mm obj.
I dont like "branch snagging bells" just me.

Leupold scopes have probally helped kill more animals than any other "top name" scope in North America.
Made in USAand owned by anAmericanfamily. Hard to shy away.

I have always liked Zeiss and Nikon.
I am not comparing the two, just what I like.
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Old 01-14-2007, 10:14 AM
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Swarovski if money was no issue. Crushed crystals used to make their glass which is unmatched as far as I can tell. Unfortunately I will most likely never be able to afford one, and even if I could don't know that I could justify it. My best value pick is a Maine Vue.
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Old 01-16-2007, 06:13 AM
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If money was no object, yeah right..... not in my house, I would look at a 30mm Zeiss or Swarovski. The reason I say a 30mm is it's ability to transmit more light without any real trade-offs. But they are more money than a 1 inch tube, but you said money was no object.....so......

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Old 01-16-2007, 10:05 AM
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Zeiss...
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