Binoculars

[TerrellBuckman]

What binoculars would you get if you had no budget? Thinking about getting the Swarovski el with the built in rangefinder

 

[OcmulgeeOgre]

Swaro’s are great glass, and you’ll be very happy with them. Buy once, cry once!

 

[Ruger15]

Ive got a pair of these :
Zeiss Victory RF 10x54 T* LotuTec
They are pretty pricey but a good set of optics are worth their weight in gold. Wouldn't trade them for anything.

 

[Mark K]

The LIGHTEST best quality I could find!

 

[Bucaramus]

Look at eurooptic.com. I got a sale email yesterday that had several brands of range finding binos. Swaro was one of them along with Zeiss and Leica. All are very good.

 

[nmurph]

I would not buy a bino/RF combo:

The electronics will continue to improve...the glass won't improve or if it does, it will be more incremental.
If the RF breaks you have a very heavy set of binos. The RF may be non-repairable/no longer supported.

 

[Sixes]

Take a look at the reviews on the Maven line, you will not be disappointed. I bought a set of 9x45 and they are amazing.

The best info on binoculars are from bird watching forums. Those guys take glass more seriously than any other outdoor group

 

[Oakview]

I have the 10x42 Swarovski. Best glass I’ve ever used. It only hurts once, you won’t be disappointed.

Would second the comment on the range finder model.

 

[MFOSTER]

One of the best investments I ever made for my old eye,which I had done it 20 years soone

 

[FootLongDawg]

Without a doubt Swaro's. But unless I win the lottery, money will be an issue.

 

[Longhorn 16]

Ive got a pair of these :
Zeiss Victory RF 10x54 T* LotuTec
They are pretty pricey but a good set of optics are worth their weight in gold. Wouldn't trade them for anything.

I would stay away from Zeiss. Their customer support is horrible. I hope you never need it.

 

[Ruger15]

The original post said price wasn't an issue. I would assume if the RF was out of date he could certainly just buy another pair ( but heck if it aint broke why replace it). I was speaking from my personal experience with them. I also have a pair of Leica's that I really like. For running and gunning I like the convenience of an all in one set up. Sorry to hear your lack of customer support with Zeiss they have been great working with me no questions asked.

 

[Major Wader]

I personally thought the Swarovski SLC was/is a better hunting binocular that the EL series. When I bought my SLC's as my 30th wedding anniversary gift (Wife got a new custom rifle and scope), I couldn't see the difference between them.

There was major difference between the SLC's and everything else, at least to my eyes.

 

[JeffinPTC]

Saw this sale on Vortex LRF300, $800, half off list, todaay only

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1309191-REG/vortex_lrf300_fury_hd_10x42_laser.html