Hey guys. I’m in the market to buy some new binoculars. I want to spend somewhere around $300 maybe a little more. What is everyone’s opinion on the best binoculars for hunting ?

I prefer full sized binos in either 8x or 10x. The full size will gather light better and reduce eye fatigue if you glass a lot. With your budget, I'd look at Leupold, Vortex, and some of upper level Nikons. If you're current or prior military, or a first responder, many companies offer discounts. Vortex, Europtic, Experticity all offer good discounts and I'm sure there are others.

Get one of the better Bushnell lines and don’t look back.
10x42 about the best all around size.
Check out Leupold and Vortex too.
I got some $100-plus Bushnells that have been awesome.
I once pulled up on a law enforcement standoff outside a house. Got out with my Bushnells. An officer who’d just got back from a tour as scout-sniper with the Marines in Iraq saw my glass and said “Nice binoculars!”

I got the 10x42 Bushnell last year and they are great. I had checked all the reviews before I bought and the Bushnell was the #1 rated binoculars in 2017.

Another vote for Bushnell 10X42

I'd get 10x50's and spend as much as you can on them. Low light performance is a big deal.

This is what I have as well. Very happy with them. I am glassing in timber, haven't used them at long distances.

Where do you hunt? Woods only , plots and fields only , or combo. You don't need 10x42 for the woods. Get a size and power tailored for your use. Vortex has something for everyone.

o got 10x42 wish I woulda got 8x42 field of view is alot better with 8x42.

Just got some vortex crossfire 8x42’s and they’re awesome.

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On sale

Here my .02. I have some high end binos and on the lower end I have some low end zeiss, vortex diamondback, and Nikon monarch 7. The monarch are a little more money than the other 2 listed but are worth it.

If you hunt in the woods with maybe a food plot or two, quality 8X32 is just right. Much bigger and they feel like a boat anchor around my neck.

I have Swarovski 8x32 and they are an excellent all around bino. They work great in the woods, great on average green fields but are a little underpowered for hunting big pastures where you can see deer at 1000 yds and stuff but that is fine because if the bino isn't good enough I damn sure cant make the shot!

I have a set of Leupolds that work just fine for what I need. Reasonable in costs at Academy but can catch them on sale too.

Dr. B

I have a pair of 12x50 and I'm looking to trade down to 8x42. Too much power and too much weight.

I use 10x42 Leupold proguide HD. Work well in all conditions are not bulky or heavy.

Cut your budget in half with the Vortex Crossfires. I got mine from Midway for $149 shipped.

I'd suggest bumping up to the Diamondbacks. They are not much more at all but are much, much better. I've had both.