BCR840
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I’m in search of a new pair of binoculars. Looking for a mid size to wear into stand and while stalking. Would like them to be great quality with clear glass. Willing to spend between $150-275 if need be.
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paulito
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My inlaws bought me a pair a few years ago. Bushnells i believe. they have a nation autobon society stamp (????) on them for bird watchers. I love them. very clear.
Long story short, bird watchers seem to know good set of binos. Id go looking here for recommendations if i ever need another pair.
Long story short, bird watchers seem to know good set of binos. Id go looking here for recommendations if i ever need another pair.
FootLongDawg
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increase your budget a bit and get some vortex. Great glasses and excellent customer service
I`m really pleased with my Leopold Acadia 10X42 binoculars. They`re waterproof and armored too.
6mm Remington
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Vortex diamondback 8x42. They are great for the money.
Thunder Head
Gone but not forgotten
Ive had a pair of Nikon Monarch 8x42 binos for years.
If something happened to them today id replace them with the same. I have 10 x 42 binos for out west. For the thick Ga. woods. There to big, heavy & field of view to narrow. Now if you hunt alot of big ag fields. Id get 10 x 42.
If something happened to them today id replace them with the same. I have 10 x 42 binos for out west. For the thick Ga. woods. There to big, heavy & field of view to narrow. Now if you hunt alot of big ag fields. Id get 10 x 42.
BCR840
Senior Member
This is exactly the one I have been looking at. Do you think they are a good size? Meaning not to bulky?
I own two pair of these in the link. They are another pair that is highly regarded in the bird watching community.
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-71...602521309&sprefix=celestron+10,aps,149&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-71...602521309&sprefix=celestron+10,aps,149&sr=8-2
Bobby Bigtime
Senior Member
Check out Meade I am on my second set (lost the first) they are well within your price range. And glass quality is great. Much better than the price point. You won't be disappointed. Outfitter friends that use superglass were impressed.
FootLongDawg
Senior Member
I have the Vortex Vipers. As long as you have the shoulder straps like these, you don't even feel them. I'm up in a box stand right now.
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Foster
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I have the Celestrons recommended by the Cornell Department of Ornithology for around $100 and I cant tell the difference from my Vortex Diamondbacks. I would be disappointed if I had paid full price for the Diamondbacks and they are great. There may be some advantage to the Diamondbacks I am not aware of yet or am too dumb to notice but the glass and build seems to be of equal quality. The Diamondback had a nicer storage case and is camo vs. green.
I have these Celestrons as well in 10x42 and they are a great value. Like others stated, they were recommended to me from folks heavily into bird watching. Even found mine in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo
Foster
Senior Member
I would think the bird watchers use their binos much more than an eastern US deer hunter. Unless you are in an enclosed blind you are often better off holding still and using your eyes.
Jack Flynn
Senior Member
Get yourself a pair of Leupold Alpine BX 2 binoculars. By far best in class by a long shot. Reminds me of the original Zeiss Conquest bino's.
Dusty Roads
Senior Member
Their's alot of good afforables these days but make sure you get the zoom and try it out in a store....some cheap zooms you need to readjust focus
I like my 30 year old Nikon
I like my 30 year old Nikon
Howard Roark
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Bought this Leupold binocular at Bass Pro for $99. The harness is a must.
Very pleased.
Very pleased.
cramer
Senior Member
I just got a pair in 10x42.
I been watching fleas mating on skwerls....can't wait for deer season.
LTFDretired
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Robust Redhorse
Senior Member
So far, I have found that you get what you pay for in this realm.
I've paid more than I wanted to for Zeiss, Steiner, Leica and Leopold. But I'm finally satisfied with what I have.
Several years ago, an elk guide in New Mexico demonstrated that I wasted $200 on a pair of Blausch & Lomb binoculars when he could see much better with his German military surplus 8X than I could with "American" branded 12X.
Quality of optics made all the difference.
I've paid more than I wanted to for Zeiss, Steiner, Leica and Leopold. But I'm finally satisfied with what I have.
Several years ago, an elk guide in New Mexico demonstrated that I wasted $200 on a pair of Blausch & Lomb binoculars when he could see much better with his German military surplus 8X than I could with "American" branded 12X.
Quality of optics made all the difference.
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Semi-Pro
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I have these in 8x and they are great
