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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    For the past week, or so, I have mainly been using the Vortex Razor HD, but earlier tonight had decided to give the Bushnell's one last try before I pack them up for return tomorrow. After having become accustomed to the general ease and smoothness of the Razor's focus wheel my experience...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Right-on. I don't know what Bushnell was thinking when they designed the focus wheel. I seriously doubt it would have gotten good user feedback during demo testing. I also just saw that the 10x42 Legend L's just won "Staff Pick" over at binoculars.com. I have to wonder if the Legend L's have a...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Whoops! You're right! I like my MTB wheels like I like my binoculars.... expensive. 8-P
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Hi all! I finally had a moment to post and figured I would share my latest experiences. As had been mentioned a few weeks back, I decided to order two more pairs of binoculars for my 'unprofessional' comparison to the Bushnell Legend M's and the Viper HD's. More specifically, I had ordered the...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    You're very welcome. :) I know it is very basic and is planets away from the kind of info you would find in "real reviews", but sometimes simple isn't so bad. I hope to share some very basic findings/comparisons once I get the Talons and Razors, as well.
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Hi everyone :) Sorry it took me a few days to start getting some more replies in. Between work and school there just never seems to be enough time in a day. I had just wanted to give those interested an update with respect to having finally had a chance to try both the Legend M and the Vortex...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Thank you for the suggestion! I had started to read into the Conquest, but then I managed to finagle a deal on a brand-new 3rd gen Vortex Razor HD... for a total cost of $949. I consider that a great price for a new Razor. Unfortunately, the shipping is dreadfully slow and it will be a few days...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    It really is a shame that the Viper HD's seem to have a more limited IPD range than some of their other binoculars. I find it particularly odd considering, as you and others had mentioned, Vortex has offerings both lower in price and higher in price when compared to the Vipers, which do offer...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Hi David, in looking at my previous post I realized that I had left an important detail out. Knowing that the IP between the two pairs of binoculars would result in an unfair comparison I had intentionally used only my right eye (keeping my left eye covered/closed) while performing last night's...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    As an update to those who have been following and are curious, I ended up buying both the Bushnell Legend M 8x42mm and the Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm. The Viper's were delivered yesterday, and the Bushnell's, today. I haven't had a chance to try either pair of binoculars outside in the sunlight...
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Thank you for the replies so far! Much appreciated!
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    New M Series ?

    This is a very interesting thread. Has anyone had an opportunity to compare the Bushnell Legend M's with a pair of Vortex Viper HD's?
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    Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm vs. Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42mm

    Hi all! I've been doing a lot of research on binoculars over the past few weeks and would like to see your opinions on a couple of pairs of binoculars. More specifically, experiences with both the Vortex Viper HD 8x42's compared to the new Bushnell Legend M Series 8x42's. The Bushnell Legend M...
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