Post by: syoungs on May 27, 2015, 10:09:45 PM
Haven't even started wading through the piles of low end binoculars out there,but my old let polls aren't cutting it, I'm hoping to get some 10x as the 8x I have now weren't quite enough, especially in low light.
If you had say 150-200 to spend, what would you buy, to get you through one year, knowing they will be hand outs or backups after this season?
Post by: hollymaster on May 27, 2015, 10:13:01 PM
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Post by: bobcat on May 27, 2015, 10:20:17 PM
For just over $100 you can't beat these:
http://www.amazon.com/Bx-1-Yosemite-8X30Mm-Porro-Bino/dp/B004MBEE14
Post by: syoungs on May 27, 2015, 10:23:52 PM
I wouldn't hate another pair of 8x I guess. I guess a trip to sportsmans is in order.
Post by: RadSav on May 27, 2015, 10:40:32 PM
I'd stick with 8x in low priced binoculars.
I agree with that. Cheaper glass is dark enough without the light issues with higher power. Binoculars.com is having an Overstock sale right now. Some really good deals in this price range.
Post by: 2labs on May 27, 2015, 10:44:41 PM
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Post by: Jellymon on May 28, 2015, 02:40:56 AM
Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
Post by: Dbax129 on May 28, 2015, 02:55:04 AM
:yeah: x2Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on May 28, 2015, 06:09:49 AM
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Post by: grundy53 on May 28, 2015, 06:27:42 AM
Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
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Post by: Skillet on May 29, 2015, 08:35:28 PM
Re conditioned Nikon monarchs. Great glass. Horrible eye cups.:yeah:
Huge fan of my Nikon Monarchs. Had to send in for new eye cup, they replaced no charge though.
Haven't compared to diamondbacks though, they might be a better bang for the buck. :dunno:
Post by: BallardBound on May 29, 2015, 08:46:53 PM
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Post by: syoungs on May 29, 2015, 09:31:02 PM
I can't run cheap boots unfortunately, size 15 doesn't exist in a 1/2 way comfortable boot. I have a leupold spotter also, forgot to mention that before.
Post by: syoungs on May 29, 2015, 09:34:12 PM
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Post by: Tbar on May 29, 2015, 10:50:05 PM
This wouldn't be a bad route to take. Also Leupold has a no fault transferable warranty.
Post by: gee_unit360 on May 29, 2015, 10:51:35 PM
:yeah::yeah: x2Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
Post by: couesbitten on May 30, 2015, 10:51:03 AM
http://www.wingsupply.com/categories/nikon-binocular-refurbs.html?utm_source=EmailDirect.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Responsive-WS-20150530-a+Campaign
Post by: The scout on May 30, 2015, 11:03:26 AM
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Post by: RadSav on May 31, 2015, 10:19:02 PM
I recently purchased a set of binoculars but while doing research it seems that the best set in your price range is probably Sightron SII Blue Sky. They have lots of great comparison reviews on Birdform and other sites.
I have not tried a Sightron binocular, but their rifle scopes are quite impressive.
Post by: fastdam on June 01, 2015, 06:33:05 AM
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Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2015, 10:40:30 AM
Post by: DRobnsn on June 03, 2015, 11:02:50 AM
:yeah::yeah: x2Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
:yeah: I have the 10x42's great glass, and compact enough. I've looked through the Vortex HD bino's and found they actually hurt my eyes while other high end HD's do not, soemthing to think about when you start looking into HD's. I love the diamondbacks though, for the price and quality in a 10x they are hard to beat IMHO.
Post by: shadowless_nite on June 03, 2015, 08:30:21 PM
Post by: Hunter mike on June 03, 2015, 08:36:31 PM
Vortex Diamondbacks will get the job done nicely in this price range :tup:
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 03, 2015, 09:12:59 PM
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62034
:yeah: my middle son just got these on the deal of the day at cameraland for 129.99. My oldest has diamondbacks and I think the Minox are better. Don't think you can find better for that much money and the boys at cameraland are topnotch. :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on June 03, 2015, 09:28:55 PM
Post by: Stein on June 05, 2015, 08:22:11 AM
Post by: grundy53 on June 05, 2015, 10:22:11 AM
:yeah:I recently purchased a set of binoculars but while doing research it seems that the best set in your price range is probably Sightron SII Blue Sky. They have lots of great comparison reviews on Birdform and other sites.
I have not tried a Sightron binocular, but their rifle scopes are quite impressive.
Post by: Bigshooter on June 06, 2015, 03:59:27 AM
:yeah::yeah: x2Vortex diamondbacks:yeah:
:yeah:
Post by: JBar on June 06, 2015, 04:42:56 PM
I had the Diamondbacks and for that money I would probably buy them again. Better idea would be to go through your garage, list some stuff on eBay and at least move up to the Talon HDs. Night and day difference.:yeah:
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Post by: jackson7 on June 20, 2015, 11:05:47 PM
They are a nice set for the price. Very happy with them. If I was going to carry in the field more, would have went with the leupolds. Specs say a 4 oz difference in weight.
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