Great Affordable Binoculars

[elalto]

Hi All,

While attending the recent Texas Predator Posse Hog Hunt I got a chance to look through a GREAT pair of binoculars owned by GMB. The binoculars were the clearest I’ve ever looked through… period. I wear eyeglasses and I didn’t have to adjust anything to see the entire field of view because they have a 22mm eye relief!! The binoculars are made by Carl Zeiss with all the quality that, that implies.

I bought a pair for myself today; did they cost the $1000.00 plus dollars that they are worth? NO. Did they cost the $500.00 to $600.00 one would expect to pay at Internet discount prices? NO. They were less than $200.00!!!

They are the binoculars used on the Berlin Wall or “Check-Point Charlie” they are the NVA 7x40 and yes they are “military surplus”. Check out this write up and review:

binofan.home.att.net/zjena7x40.htm

I bought mine at Sportsman's Guide online, but they are available at various places, do a search on the Web and you’ll find them if you’re interested.

Good Hunting

Marcos (elalto)

[okcoyote]

hey elalto...............

are these bino's ur talking about as good as, lets say a pair of steiner military binos......i have been wanting a good pair of binos but the ones i like i cant afford, and the one i can afford i dont like.....do u mind saying how much under 200 u paid??

okcoyote

[elalto]

OK,

I paid $179.99, if you do a search on the Web you will find them for anywhere from $167.99 to $495.00 or more. I don't know how it compares to other high priced and fine binoculars, I just know they are the best I've looked through.

Hope this helps,

Marcos (elalto)

[CoonDawg]

Marcos it was good to meet you on the hunt and hope that you truely enjoyed yourself!

Did your binos have the lit reticle with it?

[ICMCumin]

I bought the Nikon Monarchs this past August and think they are about as good as it gets. Cost about $350 with tax, I think..

I had a pair of the compact Bushnells that were just inadequate during low light conditions...... The Nikons are great!

[RidgeRunner]

the carl zeiss jenna binocs are every bit as good as swaurovskis maybe a tad better. the NVA's are a lil heavy but a great piece of glass none the less. I use the 7x40 EDF's on a daily basis, they are the same glass only roof prizm instead of porro prizm.
RR