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Originally Posted by KC911 View Post
Just need a decent pair, to be used in full daylight at less than 150 yds, small is good. Now restrain yourselves....recomendations?
How much do you want to spend. Give us a range or a cap and we'll give you the best value under your cap.

As stated, 8x42 is a good size, not too big, easy to hold and not too terribly affected by motion. 10x50 is also a good size, but I think 8x42 is a bit better.

I have a pair of Nikon 8x42 Monarch 5s and they are pretty stupendous for the price which is still not cheap at $300 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/910856-REG/nikon_7576_8x42_monarch_5.html

Here's a nice selection of 8x42 that range from $100 up to $1000. the difference will be the focuser, how sealed they are, how water resistant they are, and the quality of the optics and coatings.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Pentax&ci=1010&N=4083534123+4294955796+4294956493+4291315846+4291 123588+4291369190+4291284238

If you wanted to "go big or go home" ($$ not size) look up Swarovski binoculars. You're talking up to $2k-3k for those.
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