Thanks Steve! This may be common place in the world of bins, but it doesn't seem like their HD line

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I am interested in getting some GR 8x32, HD or not. I have been looking for a little while now and have noticed that I pretty how great much can't find the non HD for under $500 and am actually having a hard time finding the 8x42 or 10x42 HD. Many of the sites say that any of the formats I pick are discontinued. Don't get me wrong, I find the 8x & 10x here & there, but for what I thought were new products, they are few & far between. The very few pairs of non HD 8x32 I have found are almost as expensive as the new HD's. Is lepupold discontinuing this line?  
As I understand this, yes the current how great Leupold GR line is being discontinued. I do not think they will produce any more. They do have a replacement but we won't see if for a year. __________________ Steve "Do what you can, where you are, with what you have" Teddy Roosevelt.  
Thanks Steve! This may be common place in the world of bins, but it doesn't seem like their HD line was out very long or perhaps I just wasn't paying how great attention! lulubelle how great .... For years I never gave leupold bino's much attention until I read a write-up here, then I took a chance & purchased a pair of the 8x32 HD. I sold all my other 8x32's, even the leica. I paid $514 new. I really like them alot, before you spend more, I would try these first ...... gwen  
For years I never gave leupold bino's much attention until I read a write-up here, then I took a chance & purchased a pair of the 8x32 HD. I sold all my other 8x32's, even the leica. I paid $514 new. I really like them alot, before you spend more, I would try these first ...... gwen I thought the views through the Leupold 8 x 42 HD were remarkable when I bought the binocular new with rebate how great last year, and the more I use it, the more I am impressed. The weight is a little daunting for a day in the field (although the supplied harness how great strap helps a lot), but the images are right up there with the alphas and always amaze everyone who takes a look. If the GR HD line has been discontinued, I would encourage anyone looking for a top quality bin to give these a try while some are still available.   how great
I thought the views through the Leupold how great 8 x 42 HD were remarkable when I bought the binocular new with rebate last year, and the more I use it, the more I am impressed. The weight is a little daunting for a day in the field (although the supplied harness strap helps a lot), but the images are right up there with the alphas and always amaze everyone who takes a look. If the GR HD line has been discontinued, I would encourage anyone looking for a top quality bin to give these a try while some are still available. You dont see many on the websites but they are still available on that other auction site. I would buy the 10x32 HD if the prices drop down to around $550. The x42's are still floating around $700 with a 8x32HD I see just below $600 which is right in line with comparable Nikon 8x32 HG's & the 8x32 ED Pentax which can be had in the $600-$700 price range. how great I still would purchase the Leupolds how great over the Nikon & Pentax. I think Nikon & Pentax make some really nice glass ,to my eyes the Leupold's veiw & feel just seems better .... gwen   how great
I have been looking on that auction site as well! I guess I thought the prices would be a touch lower, but I will keep an eye on those posted there. I am hoping these also have a faster focus than the Pentax - I don't mind the view (wish it were a little better), but the slow focus is skilling me!  
These Leupold Goldrings seem heavy for the size, 27 oz. for the 8 x 32 and 33 oz for the 8x42.. How are the edges on these? And what makes these so special. How do they compare to the Minox HG, Pentax, Meopta, etc. The weight how great alone is a drawback, just watch, the new model will be more like the typical in this range, minus around how great 5 oz. I am thinking there are many other midrange models that would fit in this area quite easily. Now when being discontinued, they are being hyped, so tell us more. Jerry  
The 8x32 GR (non HD) have been discontinued for quite some time, and I was lucky enough to snag a several pairs from CDNN Sports when they were dumping them out for $299 (8x32) & $349 (10x32) back in early fall. There is a new pair of 8x32 at auction now and the pair the guy sold last week only went for $353 http://cgi.ebay.com/LEUPOLD-8x32-GOL...item35af7e9063 They are a very fine bino but as pointed out, very heavy at 27 + oz, and the position of the strap lugs will dig into the web of your hand. I find them very uncomfortable for extended periods of viewing. Sweetspot is large, but I much prefer the new 8x36 Bushnell Legend U