[LAK]

Just a heads up for those interested; if you have an Academy Sports in your area, they have (or had - I do not know if they are still on offer) "birdwatching" packages including a pair of Leupold 8x25 center focus porros for $49.95 (made in Philippines). Inc is a "Birdwatching for Dummies" if you like doing that kind of thing, cheap case, eyepiece cover, neckstrap.

These have fairly good glass, twist out eyecups, rubber coated, are waterproof (read; water resistant - not immersion) and feel good in the hand (to me). Nice feature is the adjustment on the right occular is a narrow ring at the base of the occular tube and fairly stiff - meaning it is less likely to wander.

A good buy IMO.

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[unlearned69]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be heading to Academy tomorrow to pick a pair of these up.

[unlearned69]

Went and got a pair earlier. Pretty pleased for the low cost, and I can give the book to the wife along with my old binoculars. Now she has something to do while I hunt.

[LAK]

Glad you like them; when I went shopping for mine circa $75.00 was my budget for the day. All the others in the price range did not not feel right in the hand in comparison.

[unlearned69]

I just want to bump this thread. I was on Academy's website tonight, and these binoculars are on sale for $39.99 in the current flyer.