Brunton Epoch 10x43 Binoculars

couesbitten · May 6, 2004

Does anyone have a pair of these bino's? If so, what are your thoughts on the quality, clarity, etc. I am thinking of getting a pair. I won a 50% off certificate at the RMEF Banquet, and they would end up costing me about $750.00. I've looked at them at Sportsmans Whse, and they seem like a very nice glass.
Scott/Couesbitten

OSOK · May 7, 2004

Compared to the swaro's, there is none in my mind. I like my Kahles better as well. Then again, you know what they say about opinions.

DUVY · May 7, 2004

750.00 with the gift certificate no way, half of 750.00 hell ya they are good, dont have any but some friends do.
while glassing it is a argument wich are better my Olympic wind rivers or their epoch Bruntons.

redrabbit · May 14, 2004

Betterviewdesired.com (a birders sight) has a review of the Brunton Epochs. I briefly looked through a pair at an outdoor show last summer, but they were not on a tripod or side-by-side with other brands. Thus, I can't make a valid opinion.

DeanX · May 17, 2004

They are good glass but should not lumped in the same class as Swaros and Leica, especially for that price. Second tier equipment IMO

Vince (Colorado) · Jun 12, 2004

You should be able to get them for under a grand and with the 50% discount there not a bad buy ($500.00). For not much more, you can get a pair of used Swarv's. One thing nice about them is the warranty...they will repair or replace even if its your fault.

Later,

couesbitten · Jun 13, 2004

Vince,
That was my thoughts exactly. Sounds like you would be hard pressed to beat their warranty, which is a plus. Did anybody happen to see the review in the new Eastmans Hunting Journal? They got a very good review there and at abetterviewdesired.com.
I'm still thinking about it, as I already have a pair of 10x42 Wind River Pinnacles. Scott

warbird · Jun 14, 2004

i've used a set once and they are not very impressive at all
if you are going to spend 750.00 then buy a used pair of swarovski or on the monster muley there are a set of leica for around that price