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I was looking for a used pair of Maven B1.2 10x42 or 8x42, but I found a pair for sale that are B1, I guess that’s the older model. The only info I could find on them is that they are a little bigger than the new model but other than that has anyone seen the glass on the older model, are they still pretty good? Has them listed for $800 which would be good deal for B1.2 but I haven’t seen any of the B1’s for sale. Should I get them? Is that price good? I’m currently using vortex diamondback 10x50 so I’m expecting a pretty good upgrade from what I have.

I have two Kowa Prominar 664's that I picked up used and rigged together to form some "Big Eyes". They are in great shape no damage and glass is perfect. The field of view is wider than a Swaro BTX and it may be brighter since there is 120mm of combined glass, but I've not directly compared. I have spotted and Identified sex on deer from 5 Miles out. I made the mounting platform out of a sheet of carbon fiber. The mount is simple and light but does not hold the objectives from moving around, so the scopes have to be shimmed to align the images. It only takes a few seconds once you get the hang of it. Whole package weighs 5lbs 14oz which is a few ounces lighter than the BTX 90. You also, obviously, have the option to break them apart and bring only one on a hunt, or pass one to a buddy. You can buy both or separately if you like. I don't use them as much as I thought I would. I originally planned on packing them on backcountry hunts, but I'm too much of a weight weenie and changed plans. Just going to stick with my 12x50's. I plan on upgrading my Bino's if I can sell these scopes, but if not I'll put them to work... Call or Text 805-844-5964 Final Price Drop single scope- $950 shipped Both scopes and Mount- $1800 shipped

Just curious if any one has had the opportunity to compare them to some big names in the optics industry. How did they fare?