Advice please? (1 Viewer)

Julie50

Mostly in the Midlands :)

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• Nov 23, 2019

• #1

Hi all,

I wish to replace my binoculars for Christmas

I can spend up to about £200. I need them for general bird watching. I have a few local reserves which I like to visit. I view mainly from hides.

Suggestions please

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Nov 23, 2019

• #2

What are you using at present ? Do you wear glasses?

 

Julie50

Mostly in the Midlands :)

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• Nov 23, 2019

• #3

Hi

I were glasses and use Helios 10x42. I like them, but they have seen a lot of wear and are a bit scratched.

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Nov 23, 2019

• #4

I'll start the ball rolling, Optictpn Discovery 10 x 42, under £200.

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Nov 23, 2019

• #5

Hawke Endurance HD, seen them at just under your ceiling price.

 

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typo

Well-known member

• Nov 23, 2019

• #6

Julie,

I wouldn't pick an arguement with Pyrtle's over his below £200 suggestions, but this might be the weekend to push your luck on a better deal. Pick up the phone and make a cheeky offer on an Opticron WA ED Oasis-C Plus 8x42.

David

 

Last edited: Nov 23, 2019

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SteveTS

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #7

typo said:

Julie,

I wouldn't pick an arguement with Pyrtle's over his below £200 suggestions, but this might be the weekend to push your luck on a better deal. Pick up the phone and make a cheeky offer on an Opticron WA ED Oasis-C Plus 8x42.

David

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£179.00 here: https://www.uttings.co.uk/p129609-opticron-explorer-wa-ed-oasis-c-roof-prism-8x42-binoculars-30760

Regards, Steve

 

Troubador

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #8

Since you have been used to 10x42 and can steady them by resting your elbows in hides I would consider the 10x42 version of the Opticron: https://www.uttings.co.uk/p129610-opticron-explorer-wa-ed-oasis-c-roof-prism-10x42-binoculars-30761/

Its going for £185.
Good luck Julie
Lee

 

Julie50

Mostly in the Midlands :)

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #9

Thanks all - I have sent the links to the buyer

 

Julie50

Mostly in the Midlands :)

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #10

Thanks for the info pyrtle - you are correct I am not keen to use the supplier however will look for the opticrons elsewhere

 

PYRTLE

Old Berkshire Boy

• Nov 24, 2019

• #11

Okay Julie, thanks for updating. I have checked and can confirm Uttings are a licensed gunsmith and actively retail a variety of products used in the UK shooting and hunting industry. Binoculars and telescopes are an accessory in regard to Field Sports.
Pat

 

Julie50

Mostly in the Midlands :)

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• Nov 24, 2019

• #12

Thanks again Pat