decent binos $300 range

[wheels]

any decent binos at that price i use 10x42  thinking of  going up 12x  thanks

[Timberstalker]

Vortex Diamonback.

[lamrith]

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.

[Brad Harshman]

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.

[D-Rock425]

Zeiss terra

[Mark251]

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.

 

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

[thinkingman]

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.

[Stein]

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.

[bankwalker]

Nikon monarch 5 definitely. They are a big jump in quality over the Vortex diamondback.

[bobcat]

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.

[wheels]

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

[wheels]

if 300 low whats a good price range for good binos

[bobcat]

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.

[The scout]

  atleast at that price range. just get the Nikon monarch 5 10*42 and you wont be dissapointed

[Piscatory_5]

I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.

[wheels]

may have to think about it  but kinda off topic has anyone have/ use carson 3d

[Bean Counter]

+1 to the "buy used" comments. Definitely makes your dollars stretch. Nikon and Zen Ray are they best in this price range IMHO.

[HntnFsh]

may have to think about it  but kinda off topic has anyone have/ use carson 3d

I have a set of Carson 3d. Excellent glass for the money. Customer service is top notch too. Started with an older model Carson and upgraded to the 10x42 3d. So had carsons for about 7 or 8 years. Had eyecup troubles. They said they had an issue with them. But had a fix. Sent mine in. Had them back in less than 2 weeks.

I found out about Carson products when looking for new glass several years ago. They got great reviews on the birding forums.

[thinkingman]

I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.

This is a pretty good offer if you want 12X.

[Piscatory_5]

I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.

This is a pretty good offer if you want 12X.

I would include Burris bino carrier too. I'm using FHF now.

[wheels]

went and looked a glass yesterday and i really liked the nikon acculon 12x50 was just as good as vortex in IMO

[thinkingman]

Nikon Aculons are porros.
They should look better.

[ghosthunter]

Well took the plunge tonight to replace the Bushnells I lost two years ago.
My wife came home with a friends and family coupon, plus my Cabelas points walked out with these for just under 300.00.

[aaronp13]

Another vote for the Diamondbacks by Vortex. Only pair I have ever had, but they are as good as I could ever ask for considering the price.

Aaron

[Meat Truck]

I'll ship these to you for $325...they're nice for the price

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,187514.0.html

[ffbowhunter]

I just picked up the Vortex Diamondbacks at cabelas for 146. Love them so far!

[Utah]

Nikon Monarch's. Hands down.

[wheels]

ended up with nikon aculon 12x50 i really like them