Best Binocular for under $300 ... 10x42

[ShooterJohn]

Steiner, Vortex, Bushnell, Leupold, Nikon, Vanguard ..

Thanks guys and gals for your input. How about the best warranty as welll ?


Great weekend to all

[TheBig1]

Bushnell Legend's HD hands down!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002008S4 ... ref=plSrch

[vpsaline]

I really like my Vanguard Spirt ED 42mm binos. The only down side is the non-locking eye pieces.

[TPM]

Don't rule out Carson. I'd put them on par with Vortex in the same price range.

[xcaliber]

Nikon or Bushnell. Have both, hard to beat for the price.

[TPM]

I would also stick witht the top end of your budget. "Buy once, cry once". I did a lot of research before buyng my wife a pair of Vortex Diamondbacks. There's a real jump in optics quality around the $300 mark. I had a pair of Bushnells which I thought were good until I actually tried out her Vortex while on a fishing trip. No comparison. I ended up getting a pair of Carson TD-842 3D's last year and what a difference they made during my deer season.

[ShooterJohn]

Very interesting so far guys !!!

Looks like they all offer great warranty's. Is one warranty the best ?

[paulaboutform]

I've only tried the Bushnell, Luepold and Vortex from your list. All have great warranty. I haven't tried all the binos but from what I've seen I'd make sure to check out the Vortex.

Paul

[L. E. Carroll]

Very nice slightly used ones can occasionally be found also, as guys sell some pretty nice glass to move up to Swavorsky ( sp?)and Ziess glass. I picked up a set of Leupold 8x42 Gold Rings a few years back with their lifetime warranty for right at $350 under those conditions. A bit heavy compared to some newer models but the glass is OH SO CLEAR. I have never suffered eye strain when using them for even very long periods as you would a spotting scope.
Gene