Optics..where in BC?

[chola]

Am looking for some places here in BC to upgrade my optics...binos, spotter,that sort of thing ...any recomendations or websites to browse...I know about opticsplanet and binoculars canada...thanks for any help

I am considering the Nikon monarchs in 8x42.....spotters,still unsure of...got around a $500 budget for each..should be able to get some decent glass for that I would think

[SUAFOYT]

As we all know. optics are a personal thing. I have a pair of Nikon compacts, and after the lousy after sales service from Nikon, I will never buy a product of theirs again. The treatment from their service centre in Richmond was terrible. Buyer beware.

[Steeleco]

Bob, when I bought my Monarch's from Binoculars Canada 2 years back, the rep on the phone told me they sell 6 or 7 of the 10x for each pair of the 8x.

They were the best deal I could find anywhere on the net at the time, and they will price match any add in Canada.

Yes I bought the 10x42's, they fit like gloves and worth every penny.

[harbinger]

also consider the pentax dcf sp 8x42 same price range and nice glass w/ a hydrophobic type lense coating. Don't bother trying to get a good spotter for $500 I don't think they exist. If you have $500 for each combine the money and get a pair of leica, swaro, or brunton binos for around $1200. Then next year get a high quality spotter. Unless you are going sheep/goat hunting this year or hunting the alpine you should be able to make due without a spotting scope. Especially if you get the good binos right off the bat. If you have the money don't screw around and just buy the best binos you can.

[todbartell]

I have the Monarch 10x42, they are a decent setup

Take a look through the new Bushnell Elite e2, they are a bit heavy but optically they are damn nice IMO

[chola]

I'll have a boo at the Monarchs and Pentax today.....for the amount of times I would use a spotter,I think I would be much farther ahead to get a really good pair of binoculars and call her a day..I would like to buy locally and support the gunshops but it's kinda tough when they are upwards to $200-300 more than anywhere else in Canada..I'll keep ya posted...thanks for all the advice fellas

[chola]

Leupold Pinnacles.got them for a shade under $500 taxes in...I had the cascades,but these are a bit more sharper and brighter...damn near bought a pair of Pentax XP 8x33's..pretty nice binos..may buy them anyway next week,they are about $200 cheaper locally than I have seen anywhere else including binoculars canada...the Bushnell Legends in 8x42 are very nice as well.I just won't buy another Bushnell product if I have a choice is all...bad customer service deal ...turned me off of them

[troutseeker]

I have an older pair of Monarch's as well. 8X40 I think, thay do the job well. I find that 8X is best for me.

Troutseeker

[ruttinbuck]

I have an older pair of Monarch's as well. 8X40 I think, thay do the job well. I find that 8X is best for me.

Troutseeker
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I bought the pinnacle 10X first,sold them to my pard, then bought the 8X.I found them more solid and clear than the 10X.
That said I sold the pinnacles in the off season and bought a pair of used zeiss dyalyt 8X30 I will be packing this season,they are just brighter than the pinnacles.RB

[Gunner]

For the money the Pentax DCF SP 8X43's are a grat set of glasses.They can play with the big boys! Gunner