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Old June 6, 2013, 06:19 PM   #1
JerryM
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Vortex Optics Vanquish 8 x 26 Binocular

Not sure why I want any binoculars as I have a couple of pair of old
Bushnells ad Nikon. I recently broke my main hunting binoculars,
Bushnell Custom Compacts 7X26.
Since I do not hunt anymore I don't really need them, but sometimes on a short trip they would be handy.

I do not want anything larger than the Nikon Travelite 8X25 or the Vortex Vanquish 8X26. I have never used Vortex binoculars, but they are well reported on the bird forum I frequent.
http://www.birdforum.net/index.php

Anyone here have experience with the Vortex Vanquish 8X26 or the Nikon Travelite binoculars?

Thanks,
Jerry
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Old June 6, 2013, 10:10 PM   #2
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I have the Diamondback line of binoculars. I compared the Vortex side by side with Nikon of the same size and power. Amazingly clearer with the Vortex. Go for it.
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Old June 7, 2013, 07:34 AM   #3
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Thanks, I have received the impression that Vortex was the better of the two. It is also reported that Vortex has one of the best warranty and CS of all.

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Old June 7, 2013, 09:02 PM   #4
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http://www.vortexoptics.com/content/vip_warranty click the link and read for yourself. It is amazing. Then you can check out the different models and specs as well
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Old June 8, 2013, 11:41 AM   #5
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Everything I have read indicates that the Vortex warranty is without peer. I might think it is like the No BS of Dillon.
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