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Title: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on November 06, 2015, 01:46:23 AM
any decent binos at that price i use 10x42  thinking of  going up 12x  thanks
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Timberstalker on November 06, 2015, 04:26:27 AM
Vortex Diamonback.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: lamrith on November 06, 2015, 06:12:29 AM
Vortex Diamonback.
:yeah:+1+1+1+1+1

Bought a set of 12x50 few months back, they worked very well in hunt in AZ.  Nice and clear, not sure you can find much of anything to equal them for the price.  Vortex also has a phenominal no fault warranty.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Brad Harshman on November 06, 2015, 06:25:41 AM
I'M Nikon Monarch 5.  Side by side, I think they're better than the Vortex Diamondbacks.  I got my Nikon in 10x50.  I live in  and hunt on the dry side though.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 06, 2015, 06:53:06 AM
Zeiss terra
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Mark251 on November 06, 2015, 08:23:26 AM
Vortex Diamonback.
:yeah:+1+1+1+1+1

Bought a set of 12x50 few months back, they worked very well in hunt in AZ.  Nice and clear, not sure you can find much of anything to equal them for the price.  Vortex also has a phenominal no fault warranty.

 :yeah:

Vortex Diamondback.  I have the 10 x 42 pair and love them....
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: thinkingman on November 06, 2015, 09:09:44 AM
Nikon Monarch 5...maybe.
At the 10X level, the glass and coatings are much more important than at 8X and lower.
Personally, I would look for a higher-quality used set or save a few more dollars  to get better quality.
Wouldn't even consider 12X.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Stein on November 06, 2015, 09:25:16 AM
I had the Diamondbacks and they are OK, but there is a huge jump in quality to the Talons.  If it were me, I would find some junk in the garage to sell on Craigslist or eBay to come up with the extra money for the Talons.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: bankwalker on November 06, 2015, 11:22:54 AM
Nikon monarch 5 definitely. They are a big jump in quality over the Vortex diamondback.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: bobcat on November 06, 2015, 11:57:32 AM

Nikon Monarch 5...maybe.
At the 10X level, the glass and coatings are much more important than at 8X and lower.
Personally, I would look for a higher-quality used set or save a few more dollars  to get better quality.
Wouldn't even consider 12X.

:yeah:
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on November 06, 2015, 02:47:59 PM
42 or 50  is that the zoom im looking for longer better view thanks
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on November 07, 2015, 06:41:08 PM
if 300 low whats a good price range for good binos
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: bobcat on November 07, 2015, 06:43:49 PM

42 or 50  is that the zoom im looking for longer better view thanks

The "42 or 50" would be the objective lens size, in millimeters. Most people go with the 42mm or smaller because when you get up to 50mm the size and weight can be a bit much.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: The scout on November 07, 2015, 07:16:31 PM
 :yeah: atleast at that price range. just get the Nikon monarch 5 10*42 and you wont be dissapointed
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Piscatory_5 on November 08, 2015, 07:20:36 PM
I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on November 08, 2015, 09:12:43 PM
may have to think about it  but kinda off topic has anyone have/ use carson 3d
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Bean Counter on November 08, 2015, 09:19:45 PM
+1 to the "buy used" comments. Definitely makes your dollars stretch. Nikon and Zen Ray are they best in this price range IMHO.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: HntnFsh on November 09, 2015, 06:12:37 AM
may have to think about it  but kinda off topic has anyone have/ use carson 3d

I have a set of Carson 3d. Excellent glass for the money. Customer service is top notch too. Started with an older model Carson and upgraded to the 10x42 3d. So had carsons for about 7 or 8 years. Had eyecup troubles. They said they had an issue with them. But had a fix. Sent mine in. Had them back in less than 2 weeks.

I found out about Carson products when looking for new glass several years ago. They got great reviews on the birding forums.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: thinkingman on November 09, 2015, 08:19:46 AM
I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.
This is a pretty good offer if you want 12X.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Piscatory_5 on November 09, 2015, 10:37:51 AM
I have a pair of Burris 12x50 signature select I'll sell you for that much.
This is a pretty good offer if you want 12X.
I would include Burris bino carrier too. I'm using FHF now.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on November 14, 2015, 03:56:59 PM
went and looked a glass yesterday and i really liked the nikon acculon 12x50 was just as good as vortex in IMO
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: thinkingman on November 14, 2015, 04:33:43 PM
Nikon Aculons are porros.
They should look better.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: ghosthunter on November 14, 2015, 08:23:02 PM
Well took the plunge tonight to replace the Bushnells I lost two years ago.
My wife came home with a friends and family coupon, plus my Cabelas points walked out with these for just under 300.00.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: aaronp13 on November 15, 2015, 03:37:04 PM
Another vote for the Diamondbacks by Vortex. Only pair I have ever had, but they are as good as I could ever ask for considering the price.

Aaron
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Meat Truck on December 21, 2015, 07:32:45 PM
I'll ship these to you for $325...they're nice for the price

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,187514.0.html
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: ffbowhunter on December 21, 2015, 08:01:58 PM
I just picked up the Vortex Diamondbacks at cabelas for 146. Love them so far!
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: Utah on December 22, 2015, 06:16:11 PM
Nikon Monarch's. Hands down.
Title: Re: decent binos $300 range
Post by: wheels on December 26, 2015, 03:38:34 AM
ended up with nikon aculon 12x50 i really like them
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