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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3507107" data-attributes="member: 130888">I've only looked at two of the binoculars on your list, the Vortex Viper HD and Monarch 7.  The Vortex Viper HD IMO is a fine binocular BUT...I think you can now beat it for the money.  It's FOV is DEFINITELY on the low end of the scale and can better bettered for the same money or less.  Otherwise the Viper HD is a good binocular.  I also had a Monarch 7 8X42 pass thru here.  I bought if for a friend.  I honestly wasn't impressed. I may have been expecting too much.  I've never revisited the idea of another Monarch 7 purchase for me or anyone else.The binocular I WOULD whole-heartedly recommend is the Vanguard Endeavor ED II 8X42.  I directly compared the Vortex Viper HD 8X42, Leica Ultravid HD + 8X42, and the Endeavor ED II.  The Endeavor ED II certainly came out on top compared to the Viper HD.  Lower price too.  Now after a $100 rebate, the Endeavor HD II is about $300.  A steal.</blockquote>