ToolMann
WKR
Alright Rocksliders, I know there are a ton of threads on here; I've read a bunch. I'm slowly upgrading all of my gear and I've finally gotten to the binocular/rangefinder period. I was set on getting the Fury HD 5000 but think I can do better quality wise for the same budget by separating. I love the idea of an all in one unit, but as I continued to think through it I've concluded separate units may be better. I archery and rifle hunt. Upgrading from a Leupold RX750 (I can barely range animals at 300 yards if the sun is high) and Leupold BX-2 Acadias. Both were awesome to me when I got them; but they stretched my budget at that point. Times are a bit better now.
I'm still a Leupold fan but am coming to realize the vast options. I've ruled our Vortex. Tried my buddies in Montana this year and couldn't get over the green tint. Budget is $1K to $1,200 combined for both pieces. Have sort of settled on the Leica 2400-R for the rangefinder. Read another post where Doug at Cameraland offered a great deal to site members. For binos I'm narrowed down to Leupold BX-4 Guide HD or Meopta Meopro HD, both 10 X 42. Leupold is a name I know, Meopta is completely new to me. Biggest problem is nobody local sells them for me to try.
So, open to thoughts. Also if anyone in the Denver metro area (I'm in Parker) has the Meopta and wouldn't mind letting me check them out, that would be amazing. Not purchasing until April as my wife is getting me the binos for our anniversiay, and I'm "us" the rangefinder for our anniversary . Yeah, she is that cool and my favorite hunting partner.
Thanks in advance. This site has been amazing as I continue to be a learning hunter who had no family guidance.
TM
I'm still a Leupold fan but am coming to realize the vast options. I've ruled our Vortex. Tried my buddies in Montana this year and couldn't get over the green tint. Budget is $1K to $1,200 combined for both pieces. Have sort of settled on the Leica 2400-R for the rangefinder. Read another post where Doug at Cameraland offered a great deal to site members. For binos I'm narrowed down to Leupold BX-4 Guide HD or Meopta Meopro HD, both 10 X 42. Leupold is a name I know, Meopta is completely new to me. Biggest problem is nobody local sells them for me to try.
So, open to thoughts. Also if anyone in the Denver metro area (I'm in Parker) has the Meopta and wouldn't mind letting me check them out, that would be amazing. Not purchasing until April as my wife is getting me the binos for our anniversiay, and I'm "us" the rangefinder for our anniversary . Yeah, she is that cool and my favorite hunting partner.
Thanks in advance. This site has been amazing as I continue to be a learning hunter who had no family guidance.
TM
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