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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankD" data-source="post: 1528662" data-attributes="member: 18544">Steve,Thank you for sharing further comments on this fine selection of lower powered bins. I have to say that I understand the fascination with this magnification range. The excellent depth of field, the brightness of the image, the easy to use 5 mm exit pupil all combine to create enjoyable images.My thoughts on the Bushnell Excursion EX tend to mirror yours. I found the image quality to be inconsistent on my unit going from barrel to barrel. If it was more consistent and if the edge distortion was a bit better controlled then I would have no problem picking up another one. Maybe if I find a demo somewhere or one on clearance for $150 or so.The EO Raven continues to impress. I thoroughly enjoy using the 6.5x version and don't really feel the need to have more magnification for most of the applications I have put it through. The 8.5x is a little lower on the totem pole simply because of the increase in magnification and yet I do not believe I would have a problem using it for almost everything but a full time binocular...the smaller exit pupil is pretty much my only really complaint.I look forward to the Zen ED 7x36 as well. Hopefully it will give that Leupold a run for the money.</blockquote>