binoculars between $300-$600 ?

[Bigshooter]

I looked through some Euro's the other day for the first time and was really disappointed I had heard a lot of good things about them.  But I did not like them at all.  They are so blurry on the edges that it was giving me a headache after just a few mins of looking through them.  I would compare them to the low end leupold green ring stuff. 

[Swatson]

Wow, I can honestly say that I could not tell a difference between the Euros and the Swarovski's!  Had them side by side when I had to return my Swarovski's and opted to get the Euros at half the price!  No blurriness on mine!

[Alan K]

I'm a big fan of Vortex optics now.  My dad bought me a set of Viper's this past Christmas and I was so impressed with them that I bought a Vortex ED 20-60x80 spotting scope as well.  Very happy with both!

[Bigshooter]

Wow, I can honestly say that I could not tell a difference between the Euros and the Swarovski's!  Had them side by side when I had to return my Swarovski's and opted to get the Euros at half the price!  No blurriness on mine!

Maybe it was just the ones that I looked through.  But I would not even compare them to my swarovski's.  I'm glad you like yours though.

[Bigshooter]

I'm a big fan of Vortex optics now.  My dad bought me a set of Viper's this past Christmas and I was so impressed with them that I bought a Vortex ED 20-60x80 spotting scope as well.  Very happy with both!

I'm a big fan too.  I think Vortex and  zen-ray to some extend have filled the gap that I thought the leupold gold rings would fill.

[C-Money]

I have been using my Pentax 10x50's for 14 years now and I sure like them. I use a bino system harness and they are not in my way at all. They are not a compact set, but they are no issue for me with the bino system.

[SkookumHntr]

-In the sportsmans guide they have Steiner Predator C5's on sale that are on the high end of your price range but normally 700$! I love mine!! The Steiner 8x30 military marine are another great Bino and are under 300$ and as durable as bino's get!

[methowman]

I have a pair of Celestron Regal LX 10 x 42. For the money I spent about $350, Im very happy. Great in low light, not to heavy, & durable after 4 years no issues.I also like the No fault lifetime warranty, you drop , crush, scratch, whatever & and they are covered. Here is a link. Shop around the price varies....

http://www.optics4birding.com/celestron-regal-binocular-review.aspx

[wapiti hunter2]

Do not overlook Minolta.  They are a seriously good binocs for the $300-400 range.  Better light gathering than Leupolds or Nikons

[johnnyaustin44]

Just bought a pair of Leupold Bx-2 cascades for 320 and i am very happy with them.  they are small in size compared to a lot of other 10x42s Ive seen and are very clear in day as well as twilight.  I had this dilemma a month ago and settled on Leupold based on there return policy and i liked what i saw

[fly4fish]

If you can afford Binoculars in the $400-$600 range, then I would definitely stay in that range.  The main thing is do not go lower.  You should go with the best binoculars you can afford because You get what you pay for.  While cheaper binos have been putting out some clear glass, you have to wonder how long they will stay that way.

I just did a full review on the Vortex Talon HD 10X42 Binoculars.  They are incredible for the price: $450.  You will not find binos with these specs and at this price.  They are incredibly clear, have a very wide field of view, and are very comfortable for long hours of glassing.  Plus a lifetime warranty.

Check out my full review with pictures here: http://www.bestforhunting.com/2011/07/vortex-talon-hd-binocular-review/

I have tested a lot of binoculars and have compiled a list of the best binoculars in different price ranges from $100 up to $3000.  Check it out to find some binoculars that fit you budget: http://www.bestforhunting.com/best-binoculars-for-hunting/

[wilsongideon]

Steiner 10x42 Predator C5 at 26 ounces is pretty lightwieght for packing alot.....Most comfortable to hold to your face of any bino I have tried...excellent light blocking eyecups. rugged look to them. I spend hours glassing and my eyes never tire looking through those binoculars. they have sweet low light performance. I have compared to swarvoskis and swarvs are a shade brighter but not by much. I to live in eastern wa and hey theres a online site you can find these for 600 bucks free shipping no tax and 30 year warrenty and a 30 day return policy I have had a pair for 11 years not the new C5 but the old predators. 2 years ago I purchased the new C5s for my father in law and he is real happy with the quality of glass. stiener was doing a $65 dollar rebate so his were only 535 ...a smoking deal I kick myself for not buying another set for myself

[MtnMuley]

Predators are the best in your price range, but don't hold a candle to the EL's. 

[jburkett]

the best thing to do is head down to the sporting good store and look through everything in your price range, i have the nikon monark 10x42 and love them in every situation($379), the stiener c5 is also great and better than the nikons in low light but are closer to the $600 range

[calawahsteelie]

I have the Nikon Monarch in 8x42. I hunt mainly the wetside so I opted for the wider field of view when glassing in the brushy stuff. I have been very happy with Nikon. You have to look through them all really to find out what you like.