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Death Of The Alpha? (4 Viewers)
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What kind of snake(viper) is it. Show me a picture. Interesting.
The only thing dead in this thread is the alpha binocular!
Dennis, here is a pic of an Adder (British name for this viper) that I took in France a few years ago. This is a male. Females are more brown and cream than this almost black and cream colouration.
Nice looking animal and if you treat them with respect they are fine.
Lee
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NICE picture! He looks like our Diamondback Rattlesnake. I wouldn't want to get bit by him!:eek!:
Wait, if that's early, what do you call me, retired and in my early 40's? :t:
I would call that being very "blessed", personally.
LOL you guys are funny. Neither rich nor hillybilly - I just took to heart tales of compound interest at an early age and woke up one day and realized I didn't need to stay in the career that I never really enjoyed. However, since I still have school age children, it's not a true retirement 
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LOL you guys are funny. Neither rich nor hillybilly - I just took to heart tales of compound interest at an early age and woke up one day and realized I didn't need to stay in the career that I never really enjoyed. However, since I still have school age children, it's not a true retirement
Well Pete, you will find that passing the time of day with us on here is much like spending time with your school-age kids :eek!: :-O
And I'll have a bottle of Newcastle Brown Ale, thanks :t:
Lee
Buying a Trac Toric instead of an alpha can help you retire earlier by saving you a ton of money!
“That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. ”
― Henry David Thoreau
Too bad we're all so distant otherwise I'd be happy to get beers all around! And Newcastle is available here too, good stuff.
I actually have been looking at the Maven B3 8x30, as an alternative to the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42 I have when I want something lighter/smaller. I don't think Tract has something in that size, correct?
I actually have been looking at the Maven B3 8x30, as an alternative to the Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42 I have when I want something lighter/smaller. I don't think Tract has something in that size, correct?
One month's insurance premium. Wow.Buying a Trac Toric instead of an alpha can help you retire earlier by saving you a ton of money!
“That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. ”
― Henry David Thoreau
NDhunter
Experienced observer
No, Tract just presently makes the Toric and Tekoa in 8x42 and 10x42. No, 8x30's. Chartwell99 has some good things to say about the Maven B.3 8x30.
"Steve's recommendation is the reason I purchased my B2 9 x 45 and, as I've posted in the past, this model continues to be a game changer for me. My most recent 8 x 30/32 roof prism binocular has been a Meopta B1 Meostar and while it is a remarkable instrument, I continued to struggle with blackouts. Minor ones, to be sure, and nothing like the issues I had with the Nikon SE 8 x 32s, but annoying nonetheless. To make a long story short, I sold the Meoptas and ordered a demo Maven B3 8 x 30. I have long been a fan of the 8 x 30 configuration, have owned all the Alphas over the years (although no current models), and this one blows all of them away. Bright, precise and an absolute pleasure to use. It's a different "Wow" from the 9 x 45 B2, but an unmistakable "Wow" nonetheless. I still love my Opticron 8 x 32 SR GA, especially its more pronounced 3D image and possibly brighter image, but the Opticron is not waterproof, is heavier and I suspect being a porro, more fragile. Interestingly, the demo B3 8 x 30 came with both the microfiber bag and the Maven hard case. Mine was also orange and gray - not the color combo I probably would have chosen buying the binocular new but its starting to grow on me (and my wife actually prefers it to the black and gray colors for the B2). Condition of the demo was truly as new, with no signs of use. The demo program is a great deal, and the Maven folks are really on to something."
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Here is Tract's show schedule for 2017. An excellent way to test and try their binoculars.
We’ll be hitting the road for several outdoor shows around the country this year. Come see first-hand why TRACT is changing the way people buy optics! See our 2017 schedule below.
Binoculars Scopes About Us
TOP 5 REASONS TO COME CHECK OUT TRACT THIS YEAR
To See For Yourself
Come see why our TORIC 10x42 binocular won the prestigious Great Buy Award and how the TORIC 3-15x50 riflescope scored high enough to take second place overall in the Outdoor Life Optics Test.
TRACT as a Resource
TRACT’s goal is to serve as a resource just as much as we want to supply you with premium optics at a reasonable price. We also highly encourage you to take the opportunity at the show to compare the TRACT products to other manufacturers.
Customize The Scope To Your Rifle
Allow us to walk you through our Impact Ballistic Program, which allows you to match up your BDC reticle to virtually any cartridge. If you prefer to dial your turret to compensate for bullet drop, let us walk you through that custom turret process as well. Whatever method you prefer, come check us out and let us help you master long range shooting.
Show Specials & Hunting Optics Package Giveaway
At each show we will have one or two products at a no-brainer price as our way of saying “Thank You” for making the trip to see us. Plus, we will be offering a chance for you to win our 2017 Hunting Optics Package just by signing up for our newsletter. Winner will be chosen on September 1, 2017.
Meet The Jon's
Jon LaCorte and Jon Allen have been fortunate to spend their entire careers in the outdoor industry and have learned from some of the best. So even if you’re not in the market for optics, stop by the booth and let’s swap stories.
TRACT 2017 SHOW SCHEDULE
Great American Outdoor Show
Harrisburg, PA
February 4th – 12th
Booth # 239
Western Hunting & Conservation Expo
Salt Lake City, UT
February 16th – 19th
Booth # 2443
World Fishing & Outdoor Expo
Suffern, NY
March 2nd – 5th
Booth # 815
NRA Annual Meetings / Exhibits
Atlanta, GA
April 27th – 30th
Booth # 4470
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
Houston, TX
August 4th – 6th
Booth # TBA
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
Fort Worth, TX
August 11th – 13th
Booth # TBA
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
San Antonio, TX
August 18th – 20th
Booth # TBA
We’ll be hitting the road for several outdoor shows around the country this year. Come see first-hand why TRACT is changing the way people buy optics! See our 2017 schedule below.
Binoculars Scopes About Us
TOP 5 REASONS TO COME CHECK OUT TRACT THIS YEAR
To See For Yourself
Come see why our TORIC 10x42 binocular won the prestigious Great Buy Award and how the TORIC 3-15x50 riflescope scored high enough to take second place overall in the Outdoor Life Optics Test.
TRACT as a Resource
TRACT’s goal is to serve as a resource just as much as we want to supply you with premium optics at a reasonable price. We also highly encourage you to take the opportunity at the show to compare the TRACT products to other manufacturers.
Customize The Scope To Your Rifle
Allow us to walk you through our Impact Ballistic Program, which allows you to match up your BDC reticle to virtually any cartridge. If you prefer to dial your turret to compensate for bullet drop, let us walk you through that custom turret process as well. Whatever method you prefer, come check us out and let us help you master long range shooting.
Show Specials & Hunting Optics Package Giveaway
At each show we will have one or two products at a no-brainer price as our way of saying “Thank You” for making the trip to see us. Plus, we will be offering a chance for you to win our 2017 Hunting Optics Package just by signing up for our newsletter. Winner will be chosen on September 1, 2017.
Meet The Jon's
Jon LaCorte and Jon Allen have been fortunate to spend their entire careers in the outdoor industry and have learned from some of the best. So even if you’re not in the market for optics, stop by the booth and let’s swap stories.
TRACT 2017 SHOW SCHEDULE
Great American Outdoor Show
Harrisburg, PA
February 4th – 12th
Booth # 239
Western Hunting & Conservation Expo
Salt Lake City, UT
February 16th – 19th
Booth # 2443
World Fishing & Outdoor Expo
Suffern, NY
March 2nd – 5th
Booth # 815
NRA Annual Meetings / Exhibits
Atlanta, GA
April 27th – 30th
Booth # 4470
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
Houston, TX
August 4th – 6th
Booth # TBA
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
Fort Worth, TX
August 11th – 13th
Booth # TBA
Texas Trophy Hunters Extravaganza
San Antonio, TX
August 18th – 20th
Booth # TBA
