Sitting in the stand this morning watching all zero deer walking by with my toy binoculars thinking these are junk. I decided I need some better optics. So as much as I wish I cpu go buy a 2000 pair of binoculars I can not. 150 is really the most I can go if that much. So I am asking for help on finding the best value in my price range.

bushnell legend?

I bought some Nikon in that range that I like from Academy

I read a lot of good things about them they even won bino of the year from one website but they are a little out of my price range I'd have to save longer to get them but it might be worth it

Leupold Yosemite 6x30

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/pr...CFVNp7AodSnoAWg

My grandfather uses these..

For the money you can't beat Nikon

Pentax

Vortex Diamondback
Great glass for the money and with an awesome warranty.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/binoculars

x2

This, very close to my swarovski's for much less. Not as good at low light but clarity and design is very similar. Think I paid $220 for the diamondbacks I have.

That's my opinion on them also Sulli. The $1000+ binos are going to get you a few more minutes of light, but for the price, I'm not sure that they can be beat. I have a pair of the 12x52's and they are great.

Nikon

thanks for all the input guys.

I picked up a pair of Redfield Rebel 10x42's a few weeks ago for my kids to use when they go hunting with me. They are at least as good as my Nikon Monarchs, and possibly better. They aren't bulky either. They had them on sale at Academy when I got mine and I think I paid either $109 or $119 for them.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/redfield-rebel-10x42mm-binocular.html

Hawke Frontier ED

Alpine makes good glasses in that price point.

Also look at Cabelas line of glasses. I bought a pair of 10x42 last year for him and I think they were $180 or so.

I have a pair of Carsons that a absolutely love. They may be a tad heavy but they are 12x50s so that is to be expected. I think they were around $250. Clarity is fantastic and the eye cups screw in to allow use with glasses.

I don't know how big of a hurry you are in but Cabela's is going to have a deal on Leupold Bx-2 Acadia starting November 27-December 3 according to the Christmas catalog.
8X42=$119.99 10x42=$139.99
They are also doing daily deals right now so check daily. Last week I bought the Vortex 8.5x50 Diamondbacks for $139.99 with free shipping. I really like the Vortex they are very bright and sharp.

Bass Pro has a sale starting Wed on a pair of Oculus Pro Team HD 10x42 for $150, reg $200..