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Leupold ® BX-4 Pro Guide HD Binocular
are are the moments where
you spot that buck of a lifetime
making a casual mid-day stroll
through an open meadow. Un-
der such circumstances, just about any old
pair of binoculars will suffice. The reality is,
however, that the moment Mr. Big slips up
and makes his whereabouts known, it will
probably be in a thick patch of brush, in the
pouring rain, with minutes left of daylight.
These are the moments when having a qual-
ity pair of optics will allow you to capitalize
on the opportunity instead of being left,
quite literally, in the dark.
The all new BX-4 Pro Guide HD binocu-
lars by Leupold® will allow you to make the
most of even the lowest light situations by
providing exceptional light transmission
and contrast with vibrant colors and crisp,
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clear image detail. The multi coated lens
system and phase coated prisms greatly
enhance brightness and sharpness, and the
Twilight Max Light Management System
is specially developed to maximize wave-
length transmission of certain colors to
optimize color balance and contrast in low
light, while also cutting glare when used in
bright light situations. BAK-4 prisms and
calcium-fluoride Extra Low Dispersion
lenses produce the high definition needed
to distinguish antler tines from twigs.
The aluminum housing is rugged
enough to withstand years of heavy use,
while helping to minimize overall weight.
Tipping the scales at 24 ounces, with an
overall height of just over 5 ½ inches, the
open bridge design of the tested 10x42
BX-4 Pro Guide HD proved to be both
comfortable to handle, and easy to pack.
A unique click-lock diopter adjustment
on the center focus wheel holds diopter
setting securely and eliminates accidental
movement in the field. Twist up eye cups
work with both glasses and the naked eye.
A padded neck strap has quick release
buckles for using the binoculars indepen-
dent of the strap, and a padded case has
wide, snap style belt straps allowing easy
mounting on packs and clothing.
The BX-4 Pro Guide HD binocular is
available in six configurations: 8x32, 10x32,
8x42, 10x42, 10x50 and 12x50. Finish options
include Shadow Gray, Kryptek Typhoon,
and Sitka Subalpine. Backed by the Leupold
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