Which sub-$300 8x42 to try next? (1 Viewer)

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kflan22

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• Nov 7, 2016

• #1

Well, I'm down two pairs of vehicle bins after letting a couple pairs to go to elder relatives for their upcoming hunting trip. They were my beloved Carson ED and a newer Elite L series that I got on the cheap.

So, my stable is down to the following:

6x30 kowa
8x25 prostaff atb
8x32 mojave
8x42--??? (cheapish, rough & tumble, do-it-all, daily driver, etc)
8.5x43 brunton epoch
8.5x45 weaver super slam


I'm thinking Athlon Midas, Celestron Trailseeker, new EO Ranger, or Alpen Apex for choices to start. Any input or suggestions would be appreciated. Yes, I'm more excited to try a new pair than I am dissapointed to let the Carson's go. Just don't tell my wife I said that.

 

BruceH

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• Nov 7, 2016

• #2

Vanguard Endeavor ED 8X42 ($196 at Amazon today).

https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-End...005DQG5SC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


The Zeiss Terra 8X42 which is sometimes on sale for under $300. Here is a Camo model for $269 .....

https://redhawkrifles.com/products/...eiss/closeout-zeiss-ed-terra-8x42mm-lost-camo

 

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ailevin

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #3

Just ordered Athlon Midas 8x42. Should be here by Wednesday. I'll have a quick initial report and then follow up.

 

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kflan22

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #4

BruceH said:

Vanguard Endeavor ED 8X42 ($196 at Amazon today).

https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-End...005DQG5SC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


The Zeiss Terra 8X42 which is sometimes on sale for under $300. Here is a Camo model for $269 .....

https://redhawkrifles.com/products/...eiss/closeout-zeiss-ed-terra-8x42mm-lost-camo

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Thank you for the suggestions. I did own a Terra for a while but never gave it a fare shake. For $269, that one should earn consideration.

 

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kflan22

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #5

ailevin said:

Just ordered Athlon Midas 8x42. Should be here by Wednesday. I'll have a quick initial report and then follow up.

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I would really like to hear what you think of the Midas. I'm thinking if its similar to my Carson ED but with a larger FOV, it could be at the top of the heap at this price point.

 

FrankD

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #6

PM sent.

 

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ailevin

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #7

FrankD said:

PM sent.

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Not to invade anyone's privacy, but did you ever post a review or comparison of the Athlon Midas with other binoculars in its price range.

Thanks,
Alan

 

FrankD

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• Nov 8, 2016

• #8

Alan,

No, I did not. I have actually been sitting on a few Athlon products that were sent for review. I plan on putting together reviews for each of them over the next month. I will start with the Midas as it is my favorite out of the group.