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Old Thursday 5th January 2006, 17:28   #1
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Leupold Golden Ring 8x32 and 10x32s

I did not yet see it mentioned but I just noticed in the new Spring Cabelas catalog that Leupold is now offering the Golden Ring bins in both the 8x32 and 10x32 configurations. Field of view in the 8x32s was around 410 feet while the 10x32s were around 340 if I remember correctly. I will have to double check those numbers. Prices were around $900.

Edited: Here are the advertised specs:

8x32 419 ft. field of view 5.2 inches high 27.5 ounces


10x32 356 ft. field of view 5.2 inches high 27.5 ounces



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Old Monday 18th December 2006, 13:29   #2
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Looks good. How are the otics? and how are the Katmai 32s? You compromise a lot in FOV in Katmai, and eye relief is like 10mm.
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Old Wednesday 7th February 2007, 16:03   #3
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Leupold Golden Ring 8 X 32 (used once) currently at $511
Leupold Wind River 8 X 32 currently < $40

http://www.binoculars-and-scopes.org...arch&advanced=
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Leupold Golden Ring 8 X 32 (used once) currently at $511
Leupold Wind River 8 X 32 currently < $40

http://www.binoculars-and-scopes.org...arch&advanced=

Those two binoculars are older models. The Golden Ring is not phase coated, and the Wind River is not even fully multicoated. They are both poor performers by current standards.
The new Golden Ring ED 8x32 should be good, if you can live with the giant eyecups and 27 oz. in a binocular of that size.
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