Thread: Newbie: Suggestions for first binoculars?

There is a BSA CF2 in 7mm mag on Trademe with a buy now of $650. Complete with Bipod and Tasco Pronghorn scope.
I have had two CF2's and still have one. Don't worry they can really shoot. They have a target type adjustable trigger and an action like a Sako Forester. The CF2 balances perfectly with the 7mil Mag as it is quite a big rifle. If it was me, I would bid on it you might buy it for $550 then spend all the money saved on Binos. Finding them to shoot is the important and harder part. You don't need a great scope to be able to shoot a deer at normal ranges.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

There is a BSA CF2 in 7mm mag on Trademe with a buy now of $650. Complete with Bipod and Tasco Pronghorn scope.
I have had two CF2's and still have one. Don't worry they can really shoot. They have a target type adjustable trigger and an action like a Sako Forester. The CF2 balances perfectly with the 7mil Mag as it is quite a big rifle. If it was me, I would bid on it you might buy it for $550 then spend all the money saved on Binos. Finding them to shoot is the important and harder part. You don't need a great scope to be able to shoot a deer at normal ranges.

I think you're referring to this one https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...34f24d58a91f8f
I can't buy yet as FAL not completed yet so too soon, and it's pickup only. I'm in Chch, it's Levin. Note scope & bipod are not included.
Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm guessing it'll be a month before my FAL completed.

Originally Posted by uk_exile

I think you're referring to this one https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hun...34f24d58a91f8f
I can't buy yet as FAL not completed yet so too soon, and it's pickup only. I'm in Chch, it's Levin. Note scope & bipod are not included.
Thanks for the suggestion though. I'm guessing it'll be a month before my FAL completed.

When you get the license through, throw up a wtb add on the buy and sell section forn the rifle and see whats out there. There's fellas on here change rifles more than their undies, so often worth asking the question. Dont get stuck on the 7mm mag to much either, with modern ammo a 308/7mm08/270 will kill shit out further than you will be able to accurately shoot anyway.

If buying expensive binos is going to stop you getting out hunting then IMO dont't buy em. Nothing wrong with vortex diamondbacks or similar. Hold price well too. Top dollar glass is bloody nice but $$$ and when setting up from scratch sometimes you need to go a bit cheaper in order to get out there.

I had just started a new business when I got back into hunting and couldn't afford high end shit, so did the research and bought quality used, or good value items, then upgraded as needed when funds allowed. Probably cost more in the long run but at least I was in the hills

Got to remember all the other shit to buy as well. Boots, tent, sleepingbag, backpack, knife, PLB (recommend), cooker, the list goes on...