i guess porros would be better for a lower budget, eh? vs the nikon monarchs that is...
Leupold Wind River Mesa 8x42 $180.00 25 oz
Nikon Action EX 8x42 arent these a bit on the heavy side?
Steiner Predator 8x30s?
Wind River Cascades....etc.
these are all mostly under $300, might be better than monarch roofs....
Well, the Monarch 8x are pretty good, I guess with more money you could find wider FOV. The Action EX are heavier than regular Action. So if you want waterproof, Monarch is lighter.
I never found any Steiners I liked, but have not seen them all.
Bushnell has some good 8x42 roof prisms. Discoverer and some others, not the under $100 models.
[QUOTE=nctexasbirder]i guess porros would be better for a lower budget, eh? vs the nikon monarchs that is...
Leupold Wind River Mesa 8x42 $180.00 25 oz
Nikon Action EX 8x42 arent these a bit on the heavy side?
Steiner Predator 8x30s?
Wind River Cascades....etc.
these are all mostly under $300, might be better than monarch roofs....[/QUOTE]
The 8.5x44 Swift 828 HHS Audubon, made in Japan, can be purchased for about $300. It's a great roof for the money: waterproof, 19mm eye relief, very light, and great optics.
Ed