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decent binos $300 range
« on: November 06, 2015, 01:46:23 AM »
any decent binos at that price i use 10x42  thinking of  going up 12x  thanks

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2015, 04:26:27 AM »
Vortex Diamonback.
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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2015, 06:12:29 AM »
Vortex Diamonback.
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Bought a set of 12x50 few months back, they worked very well in hunt in AZ.  Nice and clear, not sure you can find much of anything to equal them for the price.  Vortex also has a phenominal no fault warranty.

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2015, 06:25:41 AM »
I'M Nikon Monarch 5.  Side by side, I think they're better than the Vortex Diamondbacks.  I got my Nikon in 10x50.  I live in  and hunt on the dry side though.
« Last Edit: November 06, 2015, 11:57:30 AM by Brad Harshman »

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2015, 06:53:06 AM »
Zeiss terra

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2015, 08:23:26 AM »
Vortex Diamonback.
:yeah:+1+1+1+1+1

Bought a set of 12x50 few months back, they worked very well in hunt in AZ.  Nice and clear, not sure you can find much of anything to equal them for the price.  Vortex also has a phenominal no fault warranty.

 :yeah:

Vortex Diamondback.  I have the 10 x 42 pair and love them....

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2015, 09:09:44 AM »
Nikon Monarch 5...maybe.
At the 10X level, the glass and coatings are much more important than at 8X and lower.
Personally, I would look for a higher-quality used set or save a few more dollars  to get better quality.
Wouldn't even consider 12X.
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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2015, 09:25:16 AM »
I had the Diamondbacks and they are OK, but there is a huge jump in quality to the Talons.  If it were me, I would find some junk in the garage to sell on Craigslist or eBay to come up with the extra money for the Talons.

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2015, 11:22:54 AM »
Nikon monarch 5 definitely. They are a big jump in quality over the Vortex diamondback.

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2015, 11:57:32 AM »

Nikon Monarch 5...maybe.
At the 10X level, the glass and coatings are much more important than at 8X and lower.
Personally, I would look for a higher-quality used set or save a few more dollars  to get better quality.
Wouldn't even consider 12X.

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2015, 02:47:59 PM »
42 or 50  is that the zoom im looking for longer better view thanks

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2015, 06:41:08 PM »
if 300 low whats a good price range for good binos

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2015, 06:43:49 PM »

42 or 50  is that the zoom im looking for longer better view thanks

The "42 or 50" would be the objective lens size, in millimeters. Most people go with the 42mm or smaller because when you get up to 50mm the size and weight can be a bit much.

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2015, 07:16:31 PM »
 :yeah: atleast at that price range. just get the Nikon monarch 5 10*42 and you wont be dissapointed

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Re: decent binos $300 range
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2015, 07:20:36 PM »
I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.

 


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