I'm thinking of getting new binoculars. These will be used strictly for turkey hunting. Any suggestions? Thanks
Vortex Diamondback 10 x 28 for turkey and 10 x 42 deer...like watching HD on TV ...looking thru a pair of these and great customer service....
When I was married I carried nothing but really high quality glass. Divorce changes you some financially.
Anyway I was carrying Zeiss they're light n very clear. They're no longer on my neck. I needed a pair of turkey glasses n minis were perfect where I hunt n less cumbersome. I can see maybe a hundred or so yards.
Got a pair of Nikon minis that are great. I absolutely wish you well if you ever need customer service though. They are the worst, most unprofessional, bumbling company I ever came across customer service wise. They're embarrassing. 4 years to resolve a range finder issue. Charged me for a new one that broke without me using n in a year. They lost it. Ugh I'll spare you more venting but the glass is good, size convenient. Out west you'd prob want more. Mine are 10x25 trailblazers
Vortex diamondback's for the coin. Size is relevant to your need. For general turkey hunting I'd say the 8x32 would be hard to beat.
With binoculars you get what you pay for and you pay for what you get.
I have swarovski and leica glass. EXPENSIVE but worth the. investment to me. NO issues but if I do the customer service reviews are top notch.
Vortex diamondback all the way. Also bought a pair of pursuit x1 from bass pro in the hunting classic sale that I really like. They are camo and 10x42-----they are very very clear and I think I paid like 79 bucks.
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I really like my Vortex Diamondbacks.
'Nother vote for Vortex Diamondback. I like my 10x42's.
Quote from: Brian Fahs on March 12, 2017, 11:59:15 AM
With binoculars you get what you pay for and you pay for what you get.
I have swarovski and leica glass. EXPENSIVE but worth the. investment to me. NO issues but if I do the customer service reviews are top notch.
Well said...
I have the Swarovski pocket binoculars and they were well worth saving up to purchase. I use them more than the larger binoculars I have.
I have several friends that have looked through mine while hunting and then purchased them as well.
X6 Vortex Diamondback. I use the 10x42 for deer. Turkey only, I'd go 8x32 - but that's for the areas I hunt.
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Vortex Viper 10x28 #V210 (Demo Unit) -DEMO UNIT -Weight: 12.0 g
$279.99
I personally like my leupold Yosemite 6x30. Light and clear. Not to pricey either.
Another vote for Vortex
Quote from: GSLAM95 on March 12, 2017, 12:51:12 PM
Quote from: Brian Fahs on March 12, 2017, 11:59:15 AM
With binoculars you get what you pay for and you pay for what you get.
I have swarovski and leica glass. EXPENSIVE but worth the. investment to me. NO issues but if I do the customer service reviews are top notch.
Well said...
I have the Swarovski pocket binoculars and they were well worth saving up to purchase. I use them more than the larger binoculars I have.
I have several friends that have looked through mine while hunting and then purchased them as well.
And again!!
There is something to be said for Quality Glass, I have both 8.5x42 EL's (My Big Game Glass) and I went with 10x30 SLC's for my Turkey Glass, these are now ending up more and more in my bow pack too :) I guess the best Lifetime Warranty would be the one you never need to use but is there.
MK M GOBL
Vortex diamondback, I tote 8x28 and have a pair of 10x42 in the truck. For the money and warranty they cannot be beat.
I do hope we all know how a "Lifetime Warranty" works...
I will give you a scenario.
I have $100 US in my hand
If I get that $100 from China or the Philippines it costs me $20
You buy my $20 with Lifetime Warranty for $140
and whoever sold you my $20 cost him $100 here in the US to sell it to you.
You have your $140 Lifetime Warranty and it breaks within that first year...
I have made interest on the $100 for a year
and now give you $20 back for your Lifetime Warranty...
I still have $80 from you and I can do this 4 more times before I'm out of my $100, I did still make more interest on $80 I have and so on...
Now not all of my $100's are going to break and I made money on them
So if you get where this is going, I can get something cheap enough at my cost and my Lifetime Warranty doesn't really cost me that much because I still made $$$ on it instead of having "Quality" and going for cheap, Of course not built in the USA and not having jobs here... I guess it's worth the Lifetime Warranty... I mean how many $140's are made in the US anymore anyways.
Not to say there isn't a cost to the high end glass and their warranty, but using high quality parts, construction and labor help in not having to use that warranty, in the last 12 years of using the first pair of Swaro's and have not an issue with them.
Something to think about...
MK M GOBL
I had to use Vortex customer service for the firs time. Was my fault, stripped out a base for a red dot. Within about three minutes of calling, I had talked to two American fellas and had a new base in the mail free or charge. Cant praise Vortex enough.
I misplace the rubber covers for my Vortex 10 x 28 Bino. and i email customer service at Vortex , told them what i did and wanted to buy more, the lady email back we will have you a new set in the mail NO CHARGE....That's great customer service, so what did i do before deer season this pass year, i buy 2 more pair 10 x 42 vortex for myself and my son...