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Offline Sakko300wsm

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Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« on: February 13, 2016, 09:03:18 AM »
I'm gonna buy my wife a new pair of binocs - either 10x42 or -10x50.
If you were gonna spend less than $500.00 - what would you choose?

Offline northwesthunter84

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2016, 09:30:45 AM »
Vortex talons or save a little more and get vipers

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2016, 09:32:10 AM »
Vortex Viper HD 10x42. You can usually find a very quality used set for $475ish on Rokslide or AT. Or $550 new. Is it Elknut on here who sells them too?

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2016, 09:34:45 AM »
Yes he does

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2016, 09:35:32 AM »
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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2016, 09:37:16 AM »
I love my Nikon Monarch 5.  $300.00.  Buy ammo with you left over coin.

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2016, 01:53:17 PM »
Actually just went with the Cabelas Outfitters HD 12x50. Seems like pretty good glass- and was clearer and brighter than the viper hd

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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2016, 02:16:53 PM »
Leupold Wind River Cascades, if they still make them, ive had mine for about 10 years and still working perfect with no problems.They were only about 250.00 back then.Or Nikon Monarch are excellent also
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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2016, 10:38:57 PM »
Nikon Monarch 7 or Zen Ray Prime HD
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser men so full of doubts.”
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Re: Binocs for $500.00 or less?
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2016, 04:32:33 PM »
I'd go with the Nikon Monarch 5 or 7

 


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