Post by: kerrdog on January 22, 2011, 07:53:35 PM
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Post by: Alan K on January 22, 2011, 08:07:13 PM
http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html (http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html)
Just upgraded so they're just my backups now, but they were good to me for years! Lightweight, and the low power won't hurt you it doesn't sound like.
Post by: Wa hunter on January 22, 2011, 08:18:57 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 22, 2011, 08:29:43 PM
Post by: Alan K on January 22, 2011, 08:32:45 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 22, 2011, 08:33:25 PM
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62029 (http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62029)
Post by: Widgeondeke on January 22, 2011, 08:36:48 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Optics/Binoculars%7C/pc/104792580/c/104752080/sc/104217480/Redfield174-Renegade8482-Binoculars/720963.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-optics-binoculars%2Fredfield%2F_%2FN-1100245%2B1000004457%2FNe-1000004457%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104217480%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat104752080%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104752080%3Bcat104217480 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Optics/Binoculars%7C/pc/104792580/c/104752080/sc/104217480/Redfield174-Renegade8482-Binoculars/720963.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-optics-binoculars%2Fredfield%2F_%2FN-1100245%2B1000004457%2FNe-1000004457%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104217480%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat104752080%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104752080%3Bcat104217480)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 23, 2011, 08:04:26 AM
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Post by: addicted on January 23, 2011, 12:55:27 PM
I used these for a couple years:
http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html (http://www.buy.com/prod/steiner-8x30-predator-pro-288/q/sellerid/10001650/loc/111/211117244.html)
Just upgraded so they're just my backups now, but they were good to me for years! Lightweight, and the low power won't hurt you it doesn't sound like.
Post by: boneaddict on January 23, 2011, 01:03:34 PM
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Post by: SkookumHntr on January 23, 2011, 01:12:48 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 23, 2011, 01:39:48 PM
Quite frankly the Vistas will do you fine, and they are on sale now for $125. The summits are the next step up and they are also almost %50 off or right at your price range of 200. I have literally beat my vistas to DEATH.
My son loves his Vista's. Very durable and probably the best glass for the dollar. There is better glass of course. But for the dollar, very tough to beat.
-Steve
Post by: MikeWalking on January 23, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
Post by: ZRS-8x42 on January 23, 2011, 02:55:19 PM
Ok, don't laugh y'all. I wan't the best binoculars I can get for around $200. We hunt muzzleloader in tree farms where you usually can't see very far anyway. Anyone got a tip for me on some good value binoculars.
There are many good binoculars in your price range. Of course, there will be incremental improvement at higher price point. But it's not necessarily the case when you comparing different brands across multiple price points.
Anyway, since someone recommended Vortex Diamondback, I will suggest you look at our VISTA binoculars for $129. I will encourage you to take it to a sporting good stores and compare it against any binoculars between $200-$300 range. The next step up will be our ZRS HD binoculars. It comes with dielectric prism coating to boost brightness by 8% comparing to traditional silver coated prism.
Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can help with.
Post by: kerrdog on January 23, 2011, 04:38:33 PM
That was a great response. :)
Post by: ICEMAN on January 23, 2011, 06:24:55 PM
Nikon Monarch ATB 8x36 for $220.00 at cabelas.....
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nikon-Monarch174-ATB-Binoculars/720528.uts#productChart (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Nikon-Monarch174-ATB-Binoculars/720528.uts#productChart)
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Post by: Miles on January 30, 2011, 12:52:26 AM
THese are marked down from $299 to $139, and with free ground shipping. :yike:
Minox BF 10x42 BR
Part# 62173
Slim Bak-4 roof prism design! The outer shape of these Binoculars is the work of German designers who have already been recognized many times with prestigious awards. Just right for vivid close-ups when traveling, birding or watching an event. Plus, they're waterproof and submersible down to a depth of 5 meters.
* Multi-coated optics for top light transmission without distortion
* Internal mechanism is fully sealed for protection from dust and water
* Nitrogen gas filled prevents corrosion and fogging
* Center wheel focusing
* Right eye diopter fine-tuning adjustment
* F.O.V. @ 342' is 1,000 yds.
* Contoured grip
* Twist-up rubber eyecups with click stops for eye-glass wearers
* 15 mm eye relief
* Close focusing distance of 3.94'. Neoprene neck strap and carry case. 5 1/2"h., 27 1/2 ozs.
Price: $139.99
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cameralandny.com%2Foptics%2F62173.jpg&hash=7d3e222210028e4032c4767c4fea03c98771050c)
Post by: Miles on January 30, 2011, 12:56:52 AM
http://www.thearizonahunter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:minoxbf10x42br-&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50 (http://www.thearizonahunter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59:minoxbf10x42br-&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=50)
Minox BF 10x42 BR PDF Print E-mail
Written by Terry Herndon
Thursday, 07 May 2009 01:55
Minox BF 10x42 BR
Part# 62173
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First I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am the owner of an outfitting company here in Arizona http://www.arizonaoutfitter.com (http://www.arizonaoutfitter.com) and my preferred specie to hunt and guide is the North American Pronghorn. Now if you know anything about these fleet footed speedsters then you know they have 8X eyesight compared to all of us inferior humans; so as you know we need to get on the same playing field as our prey—right?? You bet!
When I was asked to check these Minox binoculars out by Doug at Cameraland New York http://cameralandny1.reachlocal.net/opt (http://cameralandny1.reachlocal.net/opt) ... page=62173 I was a little skeptical about the quality of glass I would be looking through—not so much because of the product because I have owned the 15X 58 Minox big glass and absolutely loved them for their clarity and resilience to the torture I had put them through. No, it was the price that had me guessing. Could there be a binocular worth owning for this price?
I took the Minox BF 10X42 BR’s out of the box that was delivered to my door (in a very well packed and secure box from Fed Ex that required a signature) and the first thing I noticed is the quality of the over all binocular. It was solid; designed as if it were one of the “S” brand type glass and very ergonomically appealing! Could this be?? Could there be a binocular that was made like the Euro glass but at a very affordable price? Time will tell is all I had to say.
I took the Minox Binoculars on their voyage mission to look for my favorite animal the Arizona Pronghorn Antelope and as luck would have it I didn’t have to look too long before I saw what I was looking for. I was very concerned that the light may not be good enough to look at the detail of these magnificent beasts as it was just light enough to tell there were actually antelope in the prairie in front of me at about 500 yards away. I set the glass to my eye’s and was pleasantly surprised at the light transfer that these binoculars were sending to my eye’s! I could tell that three were does and one was a buck and the buck had started to re-grow his horns and the horns looked to be doing very well Indeed!
I was amazed that these little binoculars were so clear! They were very close to my Leica 10X42’s that I usually use for this same job! The glass was clear all the way out to the edge of my focal point. One would have to ask “What else do I need in a glass?”
The whole experience with these binoculars were A+ and if I had to pick anything that I didn’t like about these binoculars was that they do not come with front eye caps but that is easily taken care of by ordering a pair of any 42 mm eye cap just like you would on your other glass.
Oh yea, the price?? Believe it or not these Minox BF 10x42 BR Part# 62173 is ridiculously priced at $139.99 a pair!! At this price there is no reason a person can not afford a quality glass to use for hunting.
For more information on this binocular or any products that you may want to know about please contact Doug at Cameraland N.Y. toll free: .
Post by: addicted on January 30, 2011, 07:18:56 AM
Is the East side that much better? If it is I'm jealous and need to check it out. :llam:
i still dont understand why a banana would ride a gooey duck.
when miles' binos come int he mail i will definately be checking them out.
Post by: columbiaman on January 30, 2011, 03:24:49 PM
Check them out
http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars/zrshd.html (http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars/zrshd.html)
Post by: Drifterat on January 31, 2011, 10:04:28 PM
Leupold Yosemite's. Just over $100, and amazing quality. I thought they were better that many in the $300-$400 range!
X2
The 6x30's are the ticket. Best bang for the buck in binocs.
Post by: ridgefire on February 02, 2011, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: Miles on February 03, 2011, 05:51:29 AM
when miles' binos come int he mail i will definately be checking them out.
My spotter arrived yesterday, I'm expecting the binoculars will be here Friday or Saturday.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 03, 2011, 05:53:25 AM
Post by: addicted on February 03, 2011, 07:45:53 AM
when miles' binos come int he mail i will definately be checking them out.
My spotter arrived yesterday, I'm expecting the binoculars will be here Friday or Saturday.
so are you bringing them over or what? and that trip to the gun show is no good for me cuz my section got a DUI and i'm going to be working saturday.
Post by: Miles on February 03, 2011, 07:57:51 AM
when miles' binos come int he mail i will definately be checking them out.
My spotter arrived yesterday, I'm expecting the binoculars will be here Friday or Saturday.
so are you bringing them over or what? and that trip to the gun show is no good for me cuz my section got a DUI and i'm going to be working saturday.
I've got class tonight, but when I get the Bino's I'll bring them both over. If they get here by Saturday I'll shoot you a message. Are you working a 12?
Post by: addicted on February 03, 2011, 08:08:49 AM