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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: super186 on February 27, 2013, 10:02:13 AM

Title: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: super186 on February 27, 2013, 10:02:13 AM: Can anyone give me some recommendations for one or the other? I am obviously looking for a lower priced set of binos but want to get the best I can buy for under $300. Looking to use for Elk, Turkey, Deer, Bear, etc. Best low light? I don't know if the HD puts a premium on those binoculars or if the lifetime warranty on the Vortex is a better reason to go that route. My hands are not the steadiest so I also know the 10X may be a stretch. Is one better or worse than the other with regards to images and having the shakes? I plan on going and trying them both out over the weekend but I hate trying to make a decision while looking at a head on the wall, at less than 100 yards, indoors. Would appreciate any feedback from those of you who have tried them.
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: Noiro on February 27, 2013, 10:25:22 AM: If your on a budget and want compact I have a 8x and a 10x and love them both. I tend to use the 10x more often for birding and hunting.

PENTAX UCF WP
http://www.opticsplanet.com/pentax-10x25-ucf-wp-binoculars.html (http://www.opticsplanet.com/pentax-10x25-ucf-wp-binoculars.html)
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: NWBREW on February 27, 2013, 12:06:24 PM: Vortex...hands down if I had to choose between the two of them.
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: jamesjett on February 28, 2013, 11:12:24 AM: Diamondback!
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: super186 on February 28, 2013, 03:28:21 PM: Is this a trend starting? Thanks for the feedback so far. I know ELKNUT1 is a great source on the Vortex.
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: Smossy on February 28, 2013, 03:32:22 PM: The Vortex Diamond back! Alllll day.
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: huntnnw on March 03, 2013, 10:33:28 PM: vortex
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: Benh on March 19, 2013, 10:26:27 AM: I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet they sent the wrong scope a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: Smossy on March 19, 2013, 11:55:11 AM: Quote from: Benh on March 19, 2013, 10:26:27 AM
I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet they sent the wrong scope a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile
Yeah you really cant beat a Life-Time unconditional warrenty either..
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on March 19, 2013, 12:08:37 PM: Quote from: Smossy on March 19, 2013, 11:55:11 AM
Quote from: Benh on March 19, 2013, 10:26:27 AM
I have had very good luck with lower end Bushnell products, as well as Vortex products. If I were you I would go with Vortex simply for the warranty... I bought a Vortex scope $600 from Optics Planet they sent the wrong scope a cheaper model, I called Vortex telling them what happened with OP , Vortex sent me what I paid for and it arrived the very next day.....Go with Vortex they go the extra mile
Yeah you really cant beat a Life-Time unconditional warrenty either..

just ordered ranger 1000 and a 6.4-20x50 viper scope from elknut1, he gave me good deals on both. cant wait to play with them. :tup:

members here should check with him for prices before other ordering from somewhere else.

10x42 binocs next year hopefully. :drool:
Title: Re: Bushnell 10x42 Legend Ultra HD or Vortex Diamondback 10x42?
Post by: bobcat on March 19, 2013, 12:12:35 PM: I have the Vortex Diamondback in a 10x42. I bought them because they were only $119 (new.)

I like them, especially considering the price I paid, but if I had to choose between the two listed in the original post, I would probably go with the Bushnell.

The reason is that the Bushnell has "Rainguard" which is a coating on the lenses that keeps them from fogging up in the rain. I hear it works just as advertised, and I feel it would be a great advantage to have in a hunting binocular.