Binoculars

[Bunt]

Does anybody have a suggestion for a decent set of binoculars that I can use for deer hunting. I lost my Vortex and need something affordable with good optics. I can't afford an expensive pair right now.

[TheBig1]

About 15 years ago I went into a shop and told them my budget was $500 and that I wanted the best pair for that amount. He said for that amount the best pair were Bushnell Legends 8x42. Well I can tell you that they sure have not disappointed.

A few years back they were on the washer and vibrated off onto the floor. I sent them back to Bushnell for repairs. They charged me $70 and when I opened up the box it was a brand new pair of Bushnell Legend HD's.

All of my friends say how nice they are and can't believe that at the time I only spent $250 on them. They're about $280 now if I'm correct. Amazon has them for $185 with free shipping.

I highly recommend at the very least looking through a pair.

[xcaliber]

I checked out several at Dicks Sporting Goods, the had a Nikon set on sale for $130. they were as good as any high dollar ones I looked through.

[CrazyAce]

I checked out several at Dicks Sporting Goods, the had a Nikon set on sale for $130. they were as good as any high dollar ones I looked through.

Got a set of Nikon's too for about that brice from Bass Pro... Good glass...

[Boo]

Steiner, best bang for your buck.

[Fazan]

X2 on Steiner

[canoe13]

Check out Eagle Optics online they a huge selection of binoculars and always have great deals on good optics. Or if you are interested in used binocs I own about a dozen right now and might have what you are looking for at a good price. PM me with what size , power and price range you want.

[Bunt]

What model Steiner would you suggest?

[Boo]

Any of them work really well so look at something within your budget.
I have 7X50 Military Marines and 10X50 Nighthunters. They are both too big to do everything. I think you'll be looking at the Predator series.

[Eck]

Back in '86 I paid $382 for a pair of Leica 6X40s. A lot of money at the time, but I'm still enjoying them almost 30 years later. Cry once . . .

I'm with Boo, for the $$, Steiners are very good, but bulky. If you don't mind the bulk, there are good quality surplus binoculars out there as well.

[Boo]

Back in '86 I paid $382 for a pair of Leica 6X40s. A lot of money at the time, but I'm still enjoying them almost 30 years later. Cry once . . .

I'm with Boo, for the $$, Steiners are very good, but bulky. If you don't mind the bulk, there are good quality surplus binoculars out there as well.

The newer Steiners Predators are smaller than my 2. I don't use them if I'm doing a lot of walking, more so when I'm in a stand or blind. I think 2 prs is ideal. A set of minis is great when still hunting.
Leicas are excellent. I have a pair of 10x50s with the ranger finder built in but there's no end to optics if one wants. My Leica Rangermasters (rangefinders) can easily double as a great monocular.
If I could only have one set, I'd pick my SwarovskI Minis. Not cheap but not crazy either.

[JLH]

Look up Zen-Ray binos.....

I have the ED3 10x42 and they are as clear and bright as any $1,000 + bino, at half the price.

Or....search the bird watcher forums, those guys know their binos.

[Boo]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/933433 ... _-20150920
I'm tempted to get a set

[flightattendant100]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/933433 ... _-20150920
I'm tempted to get a set

10x42, camo, Zeiss, less than 300.00. Sounds like a tough call

[canoe13]

Kowa 10x25 BD weigh only 9 ounces, and excellent glass, rubber coated waterproof binocs. work great in the woods; got mine for $200 from Eagle Optics. Also have plenty of eye relief if you wear glasses.