Post by: mendozer on June 13, 2014, 12:15:37 AM
I don't have terrible eyes myself so I can probably do just fine. Is there REALLY a difference between Nikons, Steiners, and Leicas if they're all let's say 8x40? And when a say difference I mean will either of them allow me to spot a deer in the same spot any better?
Post by: huntnphool on June 13, 2014, 12:38:24 AM
I was going to shell out maybe $60 on some Nikons, but the reviews I find online are that the better glass comes at a price.
:chuckle:
You are better off spending $700+ on your binos and $200 on a used rifle than $700+ on your rifle and less than $200 on your binos. :twocents:
Post by: Bean Counter on June 13, 2014, 12:59:29 AM
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Post by: Bigshooter on June 13, 2014, 04:20:44 AM
I was going to shell out maybe $60 on some Nikons, but the reviews I find online are that the better glass comes at a price.
:chuckle:
You are better off spending $700+ on your binos and $200 on a used rifle than $700+ on your rifle and less than $200 on your binos. :twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 13, 2014, 12:18:44 PM
Post by: ballpark on June 13, 2014, 01:49:37 PM
http://www.redfield.com/ (http://www.redfield.com/)
Post by: Timberstalker on June 13, 2014, 01:51:49 PM
Pay all you can for a pair. Trust me.
Post by: deltaops on June 13, 2014, 01:59:06 PM
Look at Vortex. If you have spent any time glassing through a $60 pair of glasses you will wish you hadn't.
Pay all you can for a pair. Trust me.
:yeah:
I have a pair of Cheap Bushnell's.. Worst mistake in my life! :bash:
I hate them and want to throw them in the lake every time I use them.
DO NOT GO CHEAP!
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 13, 2014, 02:01:33 PM
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Post by: Bob33 on June 15, 2014, 07:03:43 PM
That said, not everyone is willing to pay or can even take full advantage of $2000 binoculars.
If you really want to go inexpensive, my advice is to get porro prism binoculars versus roof prism.
Because of its value, one of the few Leupold optics I really have much use for is their Yosemite binocular. Get it in a 6x30 for around $100. It has a very good field of view, good eye relief, is very lightweight, and has surprising good optics. Because it's 6 power it has a wider field of view, and is still plenty bright with a relatively small 30mm objective If you break them or lose them you're not out big money. When you can afford better optics you can give them away or throw them in your truck for occasional usage.
http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/ (http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/)
Post by: wafisherman on June 15, 2014, 07:35:22 PM
I am a very large proponent of superior optics. Besides good boots, in my opinion there is nothing more important to big game success than quality binoculars. I have Swarovski and top end Nikon glass, and have never regretted paying the price they command.
That said, not everyone is willing to pay or can even take full advantage of $2000 binoculars.
If you really want to go inexpensive, my advice is to get porro prism binoculars versus roof prism.
Because of its value, one of the few Leupold optics I really have much use for is their Yosemite binocular. Get it in a 6x30 for around $100. It has a very good field of view, good eye relief, is very lightweight, and has surprising good optics. Because it's 6 power it has a wider field of view, and is still plenty bright with a relatively small 30mm objective If you break them or lose them you're not out big money. When you can afford better optics you can give them away or throw them in your truck for occasional usage.
http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/ (http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/)
I have these. My wife bought them for me last Christmas. Haven't used them in the field yet, but seem ok for the price.
Post by: Bucks2Ducks on June 15, 2014, 08:04:53 PM
Post by: deltaops on June 17, 2014, 03:20:58 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 17, 2014, 03:25:41 PM
http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/demo.html (http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/demo.html)
Charles is a good sponsor and support our youth in getting them into hunting and shooting. He helped me out with a pair for a kid I mentor. Check out the site. This is a quality company. :tup:
Post by: quadrafire on June 17, 2014, 03:30:47 PM
I am a very large proponent of superior optics. Besides good boots, in my opinion there is nothing more important to big game success than quality binoculars. I have Swarovski and top end Nikon glass, and have never regretted paying the price they command.Bob that is spot on. I bought a pair of Yosemties for my Son that was new to hunting. I can't believe how sharp they are.
That said, not everyone is willing to pay or can even take full advantage of $2000 binoculars.
If you really want to go inexpensive, my advice is to get porro prism binoculars versus roof prism.
Because of its value, one of the few Leupold optics I really have much use for is their Yosemite binocular. Get it in a 6x30 for around $100. It has a very good field of view, good eye relief, is very lightweight, and has surprising good optics. Because it's 6 power it has a wider field of view, and is still plenty bright with a relatively small 30mm objective If you break them or lose them you're not out big money. When you can afford better optics you can give them away or throw them in your truck for occasional usage.
http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/ (http://www.leupold.com/observation/binoculars/bx-1-yosemite-binoculars/)
Post by: huntnphool on June 17, 2014, 03:31:41 PM
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Post by: bankwalker on August 12, 2014, 01:58:30 PM
I have been the hand me down bino guy for some time now. A couple years ago I actually spent a few dollars on the best I could afford. Which were a highly discounted 70% off cabelas bino for around $150. Can't remember the model. But I love them and even being only a 8x42 it has been a tremendous advance in my hunting. Even at short distance when I never thought good glass would make any difference they have imo helped me pick out the most hidden animals.
I still use my higher power nikon action binos for long distances when I'm glassing all day. But it's hard to pick them up over my better binos.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on August 15, 2014, 04:29:19 AM
For entry level I would start with Redfield. Love my 10x42 Rebel. :tup:i've got a pair of 10x42 rebels, and i like them. heck, they were the best i could afford at the time that i bought them!
http://www.redfield.com/ (http://www.redfield.com/)
would love to find a pair of those mythical garage sale swarovskis though :chuckle:
Post by: Miles on August 15, 2014, 05:09:12 AM
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Post by: CarbonHunter on August 15, 2014, 05:30:49 AM
I bought a pair of Stiener Predators when they first came out about a decade ago and had nothing but trouble with them. Stiener did warranty them for me the second year for just the cost of shipping but even with a better focusing pair they were still terrible at low light situations. I sold that pair and bought a pair of geovids and have been a happy hunter since.
2 years ago I bought the wife a pair of binos and I tested every set they had at sportsmans. That said I felt the $220 vortex were just as good as most of the glass that sold for $500-$700.
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