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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PhilR." data-source="post: 3459774" data-attributes="member: 118722">Although I'm not Bruce, I thought I would put up a reply since I have used most on your list of possibles.   I would still pick the M7 over all of your possible picks, and whether or not price is a factor in the decision.  The Viper is a competent binocular that provides a likeable bright and sharp view, but it's FOV is noticeably narrower, it's focus wheel is not as smooth, and it weighs a lot more than the M7 (around 33% more).  Costs more than the M7 too.  The ED2 is also a very likeable bino that fits my personal handling preference better than the Viper, but it is also heavier than the M7, and with a much narrower FOV.  I haven't tried the EO, but as it costs about as much as an M7 but yet is heavier in weight and narrower in view, I would not pick this either.BTW - if you still want a good 10x32 and would consider buying used, I have a nice example of a Leupold Mojave 10x32 I would be willing to sell at a much lower price than the new Talon you were/are/possibly considering.  Just PM me if interested.Phil</blockquote>