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DLast time I visited the Steiner facility in Bayruth (a couple of years back) I only saw the production of Porro binoculars and asked one...
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DSorry, but I can't let your statement stand without proof. Of course, you can assume that the majority of Steiner entry-level products...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread So many Monarch models ~.I guess the only competition for the mid-priced Monarchs are the Vortex. I just got used to considering the Nikon name and hi-quality to...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread So many Monarch models ~.I found a couple of retailers for Diamondback. Good looking and very affordable, like a notch below the Monarchs, but seems reviews of...
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DFrom my direct experience with Monarch 5 ED 10x42 and Monarch 7 ED 10x42 I can say that they are almost identical except for the larger...
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DM7 is better than the older model M5, imo. In particular M7 has a much wider FoV. See, for example, Nikon's Monarch 5 vs 7. Which to...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread So many Monarch models ~.I saw the Vortex Viper here for like 4600¥. I'll see if I can find a Diamondback. From what I see Vortex is a US company, but MIC. I...
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DFor $300 you could get a new Monarch 5 8x42 or 10x42. The Monarch 5 FOV is pretty tiny (330 ft for the 8x42). I would suggest a Vortex...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread So many Monarch models ~.That surprised me @ first, that the 7's are cheaper than the 5's (same here). I guess I just expected higher Model # to be more...
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DWith your budget you can buy a new pair of Monarch 7 8x30 (price around 350$ on ebay) or a mint pair of Monarch 7 10x42 (price around...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread So many Monarch models ~.I pretty much settled on the Monarch 5, nice to hear decision affirmed. xiexie
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DThe Monarch 5 is likely the best bet in 8X42 or 10X42 in your budget of $350, and if the Monarch 5 is over that, then try the Prostaff 7...
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Ddiverdude1 replied to the thread I cannot See China bins!.Very interesting! Thx Jan
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DWhat you are missing is the fact that a Italian firearm producer bought Steiner, outsourced the production for the most part to your...
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DI had a pair of Steiner 15(?)X80. They resolved Mizar nicely, and were pretty decent overall, until I knocked the tripod over one night...
