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  1. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    Glad I'm not the only one who picked up on the denco comparison. The Toric sounds interesting as I'm still looking for a 10x.
  2. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I'm gonna' go ahead and disagree greatly with zzz... as will most of the people who have handled the GR HD. The biggest issue with it was the weight and cost. I owned the 8x32 HD and it was phenomenal glass, easily comparable optically with the 8x32 T*FL and Ultravid HD I examined it against...
  3. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I agree, hence why I said not to demean others in a general sense, not just those who purchase 'budget' options. ;) You must only justify your purchases to yourself (and maybe your significant other...). Justin
  4. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    This is a great point. I'm a wildlife professional who uses binoculars on an almost daily basis and at this moment could easily purchase a set of 'alphas'. I have looked through and at times owned the best (Swaro EL), but after purchasing the Kowa Genesis I now own (which are of similar quality...
  5. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I definitely believe the ocular design caused ergonomic issues for some. Also, I think there was a bit of a QC failing from Leupold's source which likewise may have resulted in some problematic specimens.
  6. J

    Leupold Gold Ring HD 8x32 versus SV 8x32

    I don't think the GR HD or McKinley HD give up much to the SLC HD (which I personally prefer to the SV), and I'd agree that if you put the GR and McKinley side-by-side it'd be hard to differentiate between the two, optically. But everyone's eyes are different so discussion on optics often...
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