Post by: Angry Perch on May 18, 2022, 09:00:48 AM
I'm looking for a couple pairs of binoculars for our place in Sequim. I want to always have them handy for identifying birds at the feeders, checking out deer, etc. They do not need to be hunting quality, and I'm tired of transferring my good binoculars to/ from the truck - mostly tired of forgetting them! Anyway, looking to spend $50-100 a pair. Any experience in this range?
Thanks
Post by: phildobaggins on May 18, 2022, 09:37:17 AM
I know "cheap binoculars" is a trigger for some, but bear with me! :chuckle:
I'm looking for a couple pairs of binoculars for our place in Sequim. I want to always have them handy for identifying birds at the feeders, checking out deer, etc. They do not need to be hunting quality, and I'm tired of transferring my good binoculars to/ from the truck - mostly tired of forgetting them! Anyway, looking to spend $50-100 a pair. Any experience in this range?
Thanks
Best I would suggest is buy a used pair of Vortex Crossfires, sometimes they're on sale on Amazon too.
Post by: bobcat on May 18, 2022, 09:53:09 AM
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Post by: Cylvertip on May 18, 2022, 09:57:38 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on May 18, 2022, 10:02:15 AM
Post by: JDHasty on May 18, 2022, 11:59:00 AM
Leupold Yosemite or Kowa YF II
The Leupold has been discontinued, but still out there. The Kowa is still in their catalogue and available for ~$100. Both are rubber armored and both were made in 6 & 8 power, the Yosemite was also available in 10 power. These two are way out in front of everything else performance wise in that market niche.
Post by: Special T on May 18, 2022, 12:02:57 PM
Post by: MADMAX on May 18, 2022, 12:09:19 PM
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Post by: lazydrifter on May 21, 2022, 10:03:00 PM
Post by: mallard on May 21, 2022, 10:36:54 PM
Post by: Bob33 on May 22, 2022, 06:51:54 AM
These Kowas are really nice for $100, I love them for hunting blacktails or elk in the timber::yeah:
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They are a porro prism model which is simpler than a roof prism. The Kowas are similar to the Leupold Yosemite which is discontinued but had a good reputation for value. I think you would be quite happy with a pair.
Post by: boneaddict on May 22, 2022, 06:55:19 AM
Post by: bearpaw on May 22, 2022, 07:08:45 AM
I know "cheap binoculars" is a trigger for some, but bear with me! :chuckle:
I'm looking for a couple pairs of binoculars for our place in Sequim. I want to always have them handy for identifying birds at the feeders, checking out deer, etc. They do not need to be hunting quality, and I'm tired of transferring my good binoculars to/ from the truck - mostly tired of forgetting them! Anyway, looking to spend $50-100 a pair. Any experience in this range?
Thanks
I would watch for a cheap pair of used quality binos. Put out the word to some of your friends to keep their ears open and watch yard sales. If you are patient you will find a good deal. A friend found a pair of Steiners for $30 at a yard sale.
Post by: Sandberm on May 22, 2022, 08:31:57 AM
Vortex crossfires
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Hey now! Why is it other folks cheap binoculars are my nice ones? :chuckle:
On another note, anybody else subscribe to Sports Afield magazine in the early 1980's when they were giving away a free pair of binoculars with each one year sub? I wanna say the sub cost under $7 AND you got some Bushnells. I still have them, they work good enough to leave in the boat. :tup:
Post by: MeepDog on May 22, 2022, 10:00:45 AM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on May 22, 2022, 10:10:39 AM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on May 22, 2022, 10:22:44 AM
Funny, I'm a glass snob. Years ago I bought some cheap Alpen 8x 20 to just throw in the truck, or to use at a game, etc. Was pretty decent.
Update, I realize now that Alpen was bought out.
Post by: Angry Perch on May 24, 2022, 10:48:56 AM
Vortex crossfires
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Hey now! Why is it other folks cheap binoculars are my nice ones? :chuckle:
On another note, anybody else subscribe to Sports Afield magazine in the early 1980's when they were giving away a free pair of binoculars with each one year sub? I wanna say the sub cost under $7 AND you got some Bushnells. I still have them, they work good enough to leave in the boat. :tup:
Ditto!