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    MeoStar B1.1 8x56

    Hello All, Received a pair of MeoStar B1.1 8x56 Binoculars on Christmas Eve, and I notice there isn’t much said about them on here. So here’s my initial thoughts. First thing I notice is the case is very well made and I like that the strap can be used on the case or binoculars interchangeably...
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    Why no love for Sightron SIII 10x42 ED?

    Hello all, This is about the more recently released version of the Sightron SIII 10x42 ED. After searching the forums, I have found no real information on these binoculars. They appear to offer a good field of view, made in Japan, ED glass, magnesium body, seem like quality at a fair price...
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    Tract making 10x50 toric

    https://tractoptics.com/toric-10x50-schott-ht Showing $60 off as an introductory price (regular 744, now 684). 37 feet at 1000 yards FOV difference 13.1’ close focus vs 8.2’ close focus ...
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    700 RC2 vs 128 RC vs XPRO 2-way

    Which of these heads is heavier duty for handling a long 80mm+ scope like a Pentax PF ED. By heavier duty I mean: - able to keep vibrations out while panning - able to be locked on chosen object with dropping after being locked - most able to work high celestial sights as well as not so high...
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    Steady tripod for Pentax 80mm spotter

    Hello, I have a Pentax PF 80 Ed scope with a Pentax zoom eye piece. I picked up a Optex TP160 tripod for it thinking it would be sufficient. It has worked out pretty well except for when I took it out for astronomy. It was not user friendly when tilting the scope upwards for viewing; I found...
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    Best bang for buck

    Hello, I'm looking for: - Build Quality - Depth of Field (minimal required focusing) - Ease of focusing - Ease on my eyes - Tough/waterproof - Clarity - 350feet @ 1000yard minimum - Japanese or European made - Low light ability for dusk/dawn glassing What I'm not too picky about: - close...
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