PPP Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Hi My Hawke premier binoculars have started to fall apart and aren’t really up to the standard that I now need. Any suggestions? If I could se change from £300 that would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 I've got a set of Hawke Nature Trek, which are superb and value for money. They also carry a ten year warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I've got a set of Hawke Nature Trek, which are superb and value for money. They also carry a ten year warranty. Excellent, thanks, I like Hawke stuff and their service is very good, that’s encouraging! I liked the idea of endurance 8*56 but thin they might be too bulky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: I've got a set of Hawke Nature Trek, which are superb and value for money. They also carry a ten year warranty. Agree there, purchased a pair for my wife and they are equal to my Swarovskis. I also have a large pair of Hawke which I only use when static, as , yes, they are heavy. Edited October 6, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Vortex are very good and offer a lifetime guarantee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 If your interested i have some Bushnell Infinity doing nothing in the cupboard. I keep thinking about selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Look at the opticron range . They start at about £150 up to £ 1000 . I have just bought one of the top end models and they are absolutely fantastic . Or look at the minox range ,cheaper but really good bins . harnser Edited October 6, 2018 by Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Look for a used pr of Zeiss B-Gats or older Swaros,Leitz etc,superior in every way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Harnser said: Look at the opticron range . They start at about £150 up to £ 1000 . I have just bought one of the top end models and they are absolutely fantastic . Or look at the minox range ,cheaper but really good bins . harnser This ☝️ recently bought Opticrons Naturas (£260) 8x42 these are crackin bins, with a 30 year warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Walker570 said: Agree there, purchased a pair for my wife and they are equal to my Swarovskis. I also have a large pair of Hawke which I only use when static, as , yes, they are heavy. Really brilliant, thAnks.. 5 hours ago, walshie said: Vortex are very good and offer a lifetime guarantee. I wondered about these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanieboy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Hawke Frontier ED or Vortex Diamond. Both superb for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, beanieboy said: Hawke Frontier ED or Vortex Diamond. Both superb for the money. +1 for Hawke frontier excellent quality/valuefor the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Have you tried a monocular ? I got an opticron monocular and would not go back to binos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadorna Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Plenty of good binoculars listed on Stalking Directory. New and used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 1 hour ago, moor man said: +1 for Hawke frontier excellent quality/valuefor the money. Brill, thanks! 6 minutes ago, daveboy said: Have you tried a monocular ? I got an opticron monocular and would not go back to binos. Nope hadn’t even considered it, other than size, what’s the upside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, PPP said: Brill, thanks! Nope hadn’t even considered it, other than size, what’s the upside? Weight and price....you are only getting half a bino to be fair.....Opticron dba vhd binos 8x42 £579 monocular £289. One of the big things for me is I can hand them to the wife to use without having to change the dioptre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 You need to think how you are going to use them - especially as regards light levels. You mention 8 x 56. These are designed for the best performance in low light/twilight conditions - where they will be better than smaller models ......... but they are more expensive, heavy and cumbersome. All that extra cost, weight and size are wasted when the light is good. Good large binos are expensive. If you are only using in fair to good light conditions some 8 or 10 x 32 or 40 will be good, and better value - and easier to carry for long periods. If you use in good to very good light, even 8 x 20 can be very good - albeit with a slightly reduced field of view. They are, however, really convenient. See if you can borrow some different sizes and have a trial as it gets dark one evening to see how great the difference is. I'm not going to name a make since I am out of date on recent models, having bought my 'for life' Leicas several years ago. Ultimately, Leica/Swarovski/Zeiss are very very good (and pretty much as good as each other) in all sizes. Finally, if you are a glasses wearer, you will need a model with a decently large 'eye relief'. ALWAYS try for this BEFORE you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I like the low light idea of 56 but you are tight, I need to try some ... I like the convenience idea of 32 as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbel Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 opticron 10x42 bga had a long time will not change . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Opticron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) Another one for Opticron. Have two full size sets and they have been used abused and used again, and still going strong and optically perfect after 10years. Probably best VFM out there IMHO. Edited October 8, 2018 by The Burpster Typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I bought a pair of Vanguard Endeavor ED £128 3 years ago, these are good enough to see movement (deer or fox during deer legal times) enabling a shot with an 8x56 S+B scope, excellent value for money as if I miss seeing a deer in the gloom there is always another day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions gus, I went with nature trek in the end having not an enough improvement to justify spending more. Are there any issues with keeping them in the shooting bag in the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 20 hours ago, PPP said: Thanks for the suggestions gus, I went with nature trek in the end having not an enough improvement to justify spending more. Are there any issues with keeping them in the shooting bag in the garage? If they of good quality and sealed then I cant see a problem, mice proof too. You may get surface hold, but are you that short of space in the house ? Hang them on a coat hook under your favourite outdoor coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted October 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Dougy said: If they of good quality and sealed then I cant see a problem, mice proof too. You may get surface hold, but are you that short of space in the house ? Hang them on a coat hook under your favourite outdoor coat. Yeah, recently moved shooting bags out to garage to keep domestic bliss, but this one has sneaked back in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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