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Message: <blockquote data-quote="typo" data-source="post: 3065255" data-attributes="member: 83808">Paddy,You can edit or even delete posts for 24hrs if you wish. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Haven't actually tried the x45s so don't know how they would compare. Interesting you think the 8.5x45 has a low light advantage over the 8x42. The exit pupils are virtually identical but the 19.5 vs. 18.3 Twilight factor might be noticeable. I see Sherwoods have the ED II listed now as well.David</blockquote>