As much as I love my two pairs of BX-4 Binos (8x32 and 12x50), may wanna check the Made in America part on the binos. All Leupold binos are Asian. BX-1 & BX-2 China, BX-4 & BX-5 Japan.
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As much as I love my two pairs of BX-4 Binos (8x32 and 12x50), may wanna check the Made in America part on the binos. All Leupold binos are Asian. BX-1 & BX-2 China, BX-4 & BX-5 Japan.
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1st gen Vortex Talon HD, 10x42
MinnesotaHunter
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For the money, I think these are pretty tough to beat....If you can find a deal on Zeiss Conquest HDs I would recommend them also.
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Of the stuff I’ve looked through in that price range I really like the Meostars.
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Another vote for used SLC's. Love mine.
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Not sure I've ever seen SLC's for under a grand.
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Yeah, most of the ones I have seen have been between 1000-1300, but I have seen some for 900-950.
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For those suggesting meostar, there seems to be quite a few listed on ebay as Cabelas Euro. Any thoughts on that?
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Supposed to be the same glass but I've never handled a pair of Euro HD's.
This is a very specific thing and I'm not sure if you care, but the original B1 Meostar does not have a locking diopter. The newer B1.1 does. I assume the Cabela's Euro generations had that difference as well, but I do not know either way.
This is a very specific thing and I'm not sure if you care, but the original B1 Meostar does not have a locking diopter. The newer B1.1 does. I assume the Cabela's Euro generations had that difference as well, but I do not know either way.
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What is a locking diopter and what benefit does it offer?
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It just keeps your diopter adjustment from moving. My Zeiss Classics don't have a locking diopter.
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Yeah it's convenient but not necessary. Most non-locking diopter rings I have had are purposely made to be very stiff.
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Ah, I gotcha.
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FYI, just saw that there’s a pair of demo 10x42 Zeiss Conquests on Eurooptic for $781.
Another pair for $749 as well.
Another pair for $749 as well.
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Yep, one is in my cart right now. I just haven't checked out. I'm hoping to actually look through them first.
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I’ve seen Conquests for $700 to $800 a bunch of different times. I picked up a demo pair off eBay a few years ago for $700. If you end up looking through some and decide you like them, wait until you see them for sale in that price range if you can—they seem to go on sale a lot.
Tract binos have gotten very favorable reviews from users on another forum. Just a suggestion and something in your price range.
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I've owned both, and at the exact same time actually. There is absolutely no difference in the two besides the color of the armor and maybe a little grip texture.
As for the locking diopter, it's completely unnecessary. Neither one ever moved without purposely moving it to set it.
Keep an eye out and you can find them at a good price. Think I sold each set of mine for $625
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I'd save my lunch money for a spell and be on the lookout for some used SLC like the deal Buschy offered a few weeks back.
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One thing I would validate for sure is whether an older version has the bino adapter threading. I am not certain, but thought I remembered some of the older Cabela's Euros not having it.
