Going to go look at some Binoculars, Wed at Bass Pro, What do you recommend, I would like to keep it around 150/ 200 dollars, But I want the best bang for the Buck, I Like Bushnell, Nikon, Just to name a Few, I would even look at at used if they were in good shape so shoot me a PM if you have some for sell. 10x42 is what I am looking at or what do you recommend for Turkey and Deer Hunting?
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take a look at the leupold rogue series, they run about 120 at bass pro, had a pair for the last 3 years and they have been on everything from 100+ degree turkey hunts to below zero deer hunts and have never failed my yet, they are a great binocular for the price and they are the perfect size at 10x42
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Do not overlook Pentax in this price range. They are respected for their glass. But as a camera company they have been shifting to other optics. They don't have a reputation for hunting but I have used a pair of 10x42 pentax in the duck blind and deer woods. No problems and would put them up against a pair twice as expensive for quality of image.
For turkey hunting I use the Nikon Road Trips 8-24 x 25???? Something like that. They are the small, light, adjustable binos. They've always been enough for that purpose but wouldn't take them deer hunting with a rifle.
Take a look at Nikons ATB binos also good glass.
After looking at this thread yesterday, I went to the local Dicks sporting goods to look at bino's. They had sent me a coupon for $15 off a $50 purchase. They had display model of the Nikon Monarch atb's in 10x42, they didn't have the box so I got an extra 15% off for that, ended up getting them for $139 otd, after comparing them to the bino's that were in the $150 price range there was no comparison, so I snatched them up. Hopefully they will work out well, I know nothing about binoculars.
The one's I had been looking at (that seemed to be getting good reviews) prior to getting these were the Zen Rays, and Vortex.
You better take those back cause you stole them! :lol: ATB's are good glass for the money.
Quote from: keyser12ga on February 16, 2011, 10:23:54 AM
After looking at this thread yesterday, I went to the local Dicks sporting goods to look at bino's. They had sent me a coupon for $15 off a $50 purchase. They had display model of the Nikon Monarch atb's in 10x42, they didn't have the box so I got an extra 15% off for that, ended up getting them for $139 otd, after comparing them to the bino's that were in the $150 price range there was no comparison, so I snatched them up. Hopefully they will work out well, I know nothing about binoculars.
The one's I had been looking at (that seemed to be getting good reviews) prior to getting these were the Zen Rays, and Vortex.
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Vortecs are good binos also. Youll be happy with the Nikons
Vortex Diamondbacks. I have the 10x42 and love them. I got them in 08 for ~$210 TMD.
Quote from: WildSpur on February 23, 2011, 01:05:51 AM
Vortex Diamondbacks. I have the 10x42 and love them. I got them in 08 for ~$210 TMD.
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Anyone else tried the Vortex Diamondbacks?
Vortex are good binos for the money. I have even used there warranty. I broke the binos, it was completely my fault. Called Vortex, sent them in and had them back good as new 7 days from the day I sent them in.
Burris makes some good binos for the money. Dont forget the Steiners!!!
Quote from: keyser12ga on February 16, 2011, 10:23:54 AM
After looking at this thread yesterday, I went to the local Dicks sporting goods to look at bino's. They had sent me a coupon for $15 off a $50 purchase. They had display model of the Nikon Monarch atb's in 10x42, they didn't have the box so I got an extra 15% off for that, ended up getting them for $139 otd, after comparing them to the bino's that were in the $150 price range there was no comparison, so I snatched them up. Hopefully they will work out well, I know nothing about binoculars.
The one's I had been looking at (that seemed to be getting good reviews) prior to getting these were the Zen Rays, and Vortex.
For the money I spent, I have been quite pleased with my Zen Rays.
Leupold Yosemite 6x30 are what I carry everyday I hit the woods.
I got a pair of 7x36 Busnells.
Nothing like a good pair of binoculars in the woods.
I have been looking into some Vanguard Binos, personally I am looking at the Spirit EDs in 8 x36 but they have several other ones that look great also at a little cheaper rate than the EDs. I looked through them at an archery store and I would put them up against the $250 bruntons i have and most Nikon or Leupolds I have used
For $80 the Leupold Yosemite are fantastic.
Just bought a pair of Leupold 8x Yosemites on Saturday.Very nice,small,and clear. :icon_thumright:
Leupold Yosemites or Acadias
Steiner's very easy on the eyes,and very well made.
I use Meopta binos and have had a pair of Minox as well. Both are great. They are a big step up from the Nikons of the world. My advise is to go to a store that only sells high quality optics and a lot of times you can get models that are a couple of years old at a really good price. I use binos A LOT and wouldn't use anything under 10 x 42.