Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?

[super186]

Can anyone give me some recommendations for one or the other? I am obviously looking for a lower priced set of binos but want to get the best I can buy for under $300. Looking to use for Elk, Turkey, Deer, Bear, etc. Best low light?  I don't know if the HD puts a premium on those binoculars or if the lifetime warranty on the Vortex is a better reason to go that route. My hands are not the steadiest so I also know the 10X may be a stretch. Is one better or worse than the other with regards to images and having the shakes? I plan on going and trying them both out over the weekend but I hate trying to make a decision while looking at a head on the wall, at less than 100 yards, indoors. Would appreciate any feedback from those of you who have tried them.

[Noiro]

If your on a budget and want compact I have a 8x and a 10x and love them both. I tend to use the 10x more often for birding and hunting.

PENTAX UCF WP
http://www.opticsplanet.com/pentax-10x25-ucf-wp-binoculars.html

[NWBREW]

Vortex...hands down if I had to choose between the two of them.

[jamesjett]

Diamondback!

[super186]

Is this a trend starting? Thanks for the feedback so far. I know ELKNUT1 is a great source on the Vortex.

[Smossy]

The Vortex Diamond back! Alllll day.

[huntnnw]

vortex

[Benh]

I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet  they sent the wrong scope  a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile

[Smossy]

I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet  they sent the wrong scope  a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile

Yeah you really cant beat a Life-Time unconditional warrenty either..

[Boss .300 winmag]

I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet  they sent the wrong scope  a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile

Yeah you really cant beat a Life-Time unconditional warrenty either..

just ordered ranger 1000 and a 6.4-20x50 viper scope from elknut1, he gave me good deals on both. cant wait to play with them.

members here should check with him for prices before other ordering from somewhere else.

10x42 binocs next year hopefully.

[bobcat]

I have the Vortex Diamondback in a 10x42. I bought them because they were only $119 (new.)

I like them, especially considering the price I paid, but if I had to choose between the two listed in the original post, I would probably go with the Bushnell.

The reason is that the Bushnell has "Rainguard" which is a coating on the lenses that keeps them from fogging up in the rain. I hear it works just as advertised, and I feel it would be a great advantage to have in a hunting binocular.