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    FYI Bausch & Lomb Discoverer 7x42 for $200

    The Bausch & Lomb Discoverer 7x42mm is in closeout at D&R Sports for $200. Elites for $690.
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    God or No God??

    There is some interesting insight to be gained from reading Robert Eisenman's James The Brother of Jesus, The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of Early Christianity and the Dead Sea Scrolls. It seems there is quite a bit of historical evidence emerging that Paul hijacked the early church for mostly...
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    That's OK TBone, thank you, obviously I am all glassed up and trying to think of who I could get them for as a present. How much is Sierra Trading Post getting for the Pentax DCF WP 8x42mm?
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    No, I can't find Pentax DCF WPs at Sierra Trading Post and Camera Land, Inc. does indicate they have Pentax DCF WP 10x50mm for $400. But then again you can get Celestron Regal LS 10x50mm for $360 and Eagle Optics Ranger Platinum Class 10x50mm for $419. I have yet to find Pentax DCF WP 8x42mm...
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    It appears that OpticsPlanet only has the Pentax DCF WP 8x32mm left and at $340 a pretty good deal. But when SWFA and Bear Basin still had them they were going for $279. The Pentax DCF WPs are no longer available through The Great Camera Store website. The Pentax DCF HRIIs are disappointing...
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    Where can one find the Pentax DCF WP? I haven't seen them for months. It also appears that there are currently many midrange priced roofs that are the equal or better than those over seven year old models.
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    All are phase corrected, fully multicoated and waterproof.
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    Chinese-made roof prism binoculars

    The Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42mm binocular has received a lot of praise recently. However, it is evident that these are not the only Chinese-made optics that are worthy of consideration. This past weekend I spent some time comparing four Chinese-made waterproof, phase-coated roof prism binoculars...
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    Cleaning optics

    To thoroughly clean lenses remove dust and particles by first blowing with an upright held can of air duster or a bulb-type puffer then lightly brush the lens free of remaining dust and particles with a lens duster brush. Dust and other particles will cause the majority of scratches that...
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    Scopes??

    SWFA and BearBasin
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    Scopes??

    Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x36mm for $380 on closeout. 2004 Leupold VX-II 3-9x40mm for $280.
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    Gray market optics?

    Have you thought of the Eagle Optics Ranger Platinum Class binoculars? They are as good as glass costing 2 to 3 times as much have a transferable lifetime warranty and even if you smash them you can get them repaired or replaced for $20 plus shipping. You can view them at your local Wild Birds...
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    So you want to be an outfitter?

    http://www.landquest.com/detailmain.asp?prop=0993&curpage=2&search=northcoastlist http://www.landquest.com/detailmain.asp?prop=1043&curpage=3&search=northcoastlist http://www.landquest.com/detailmain.asp?prop=1046&curpage=1&search=ominecalist...
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    Columbia Gallitan Wool Series

    I live in my Columbia Gallatin Range wool stuff. I got the Monarch Pass jacket, the shirt, the pants and even picked up a boonie hat. I usually layer with lightweight Comfortrel longs from Sierra Trading Post, Stanfields Superwash Merino longs, and an Eddie Bauer lightweight merino wool...
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    Snowshoes

    I have Ojibwa style snowshoes. They are good in deep snow and wooded areas. If you do serious snowshoeing, often with a load, in deep snow and have to traverse wooded areas these are the best I've found. There are several sources for these. http://www.snowshoe.com/shop/product.cfm?p=1...
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