Best Binocs for around $200

[kerrdog]

Ok, don't laugh y'all. I wan't the best binoculars I can get for around $200.  We hunt muzzleloader in tree farms where you usually can't see very far anyway.  Anyone got a tip for me on some good value binoculars. 

[RustneckNW]

Leupold Yosemite's. Just over $100, and amazing quality. I thought they were better that many in the $300-$400 range!

[Alan K]

I used these for a couple years:

http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html

Just upgraded so they're just my backups now, but they were good to me for years!  Lightweight, and the low power won't hurt you it doesn't sound like.

[Wa hunter]

I really like my Burris 8x40 they were about 170 a couple of years ago.  I used them a lot and Burris backed up their warranty when the eye cups came off.

[bobcat]

This is a really good binocular for $220:   http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexdiamondback8x42

[Alan K]

Good call Bobcat. . . When I upgraded I did so to some Vortex Viper 10x42s. . . I'm very impressed with Vortex.

[bobcat]

Here's another good binocular, it's $299 but they also have "demos" for $219, and Cameraland has a really good reputation for backing up what they sell:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62029

[Widgeondeke]

. Redfield Renegade 10x50 for $130. I got a pair of these last summer. Great binos and super clear     

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Optics/Binoculars%7C/pc/104792580/c/104752080/sc/104217480/Redfield174-Renegade8482-Binoculars/720963.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-optics-binoculars%2Fredfield%2F_%2FN-1100245%2B1000004457%2FNe-1000004457%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104217480%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat104752080%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104752080%3Bcat104217480

[CAMPMEAT]

Nikon 8x40. $70 from Binoculars.com delivered to your door

[high country]

The open box minox will trip your trigger. I would give the 6x30 yosemite a look. I got mine for $79 at cabelas. They are the only sub $1000 bino I have kept. Fully endorse these.

[addicted]

I used these for a couple years:

http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html

Just upgraded so they're just my backups now, but they were good to me for years!  Lightweight, and the low power won't hurt you it doesn't sound like.

[boneaddict]

Not laughing.  I've spotted and  killed more deer with a pair of $50 Bushnells than any other.  I have upgraded to our Sponsors binos and I love them.   Zenray.  Check out the link on the banner on the front page.

[boneaddict]

Quite frankly the Vistas will do you fine, and they are on sale now for $125.  The summits are the next step up and they are also almost %50 off or right at your price range of 200.   I have literally beat my vistas to DEATH.

[SkookumHntr]

-Steiner Military marine 8x30's would be perfect for ya if you save up about 50 more bucks!

[JackOfAllTrades]

Quite frankly the Vistas will do you fine, and they are on sale now for $125.  The summits are the next step up and they are also almost %50 off or right at your price range of 200.   I have literally beat my vistas to DEATH.

My son loves his Vista's. Very durable and probably the best glass for the dollar.  There is better glass of course. But for the dollar, very tough to beat.

-Steve