[yarddog]

If money is tight the Swift Audubon for around $240 is nearly as good as the high end binocs. I have an older one and it is about as good as any, almost that is. I think the newer ones are even water resistant.

I once read a test a few years ago which rated the Audubon as the sharpest they had ever tested in the center. I wouldn't go that far but still very good value.

[in the Arena]

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