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Monocular - what to buy

markmac

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I am looking into buying a monocular. My research has narrowed me down to the Hawke ED 10 x 42 and the Bushnell Legend HD 10 x 42..
Both look same but the Bushnell is double the proce of the Hawke

Im looking for feedback on these and any others similar quality that i should be considering.

If anyone thinking of selling, drop me a PM with details
 
Hello, I have the Hawke 8x42 ED, great in last light, Trying the 10x there was a bit of shake if you did not hold tight, I bought it when i helped on a sheep farm at Lambing time with foxes
 
Just trying to help here and stop you getting a ban, so just make sure you put up a wanted ad in the sales section, and edit your post here. Cheers.
 
Hackled Hopper said:
Just trying to help here and stop you getting a ban, so just make sure you put up a wanted ad in the sales section, and edit your post here. Cheers.
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OK thanks. I never thought about that. The option to Edit is no longer available to me?? I have put a wanted ad up now in any case, sop will remove from this section once i know how to do it
 
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markmac said:
I am looking into buying a monocular. My research has narrowed me down to the Hawke ED 10 x 42 and the Bushnell Legend HD 10 x 42..
Both look same but the Bushnell is double the proce of the Hawke

Im looking for feedback on these and any others similar quality that i should be considering.
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Anyone know how to edit as i mistakenly put the last sentence on my post and the edit option is no longer available
 
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I did an awful lot of research and went with the Opticron Explorer WA ED-R 8x42 a couple of years ago. I prioritised low light performance. The attached AI summary is a good comparator.

I still have it but also have a set of Kahles Helia 10x42 binos. These are similar to the discontinued Swaro SLC HDs The opticron is very good in comparison to the Kahles......

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Can anyone comment on how accurate a range finder is? I've seen them used on FT ranges but I'm dubious about the results reached. They are going to be allowed in some FT comps in the future
 
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Can anyone comment on how accurate a range finder is? I've seen them used on FT ranges but I'm dubious about the results reached. They are going to be allowed in some FT comps in the future
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They are usually quoted as being accurate to within a metre of the displayed distance.
I have a Hawke LRF400 Professional which I can believe meets that specification. I do find a slight variation when ranging varying reflective/colour surfaces but nothing significant.
 
I have the Hawke Endurance ED 8x42. All I will say is that I don't feel let down in any way, very clear optics with smooth precise focusing and works in harmony with my rifle scope which is set for 8x also.
 
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