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

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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..

Binoculars.com

nikon action series ...

Here's what I've got as a back up pair. I'm not sure how they'd hold up if you really used them, but they are great as a back up pair or for guests.

The price is right at $49 too. I got mine last year about this time for $25.

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1887463&type=product

I bought a pair of 10x42 Nikon Aculon at Wal mart the other day for $99 bucks.Used them opening day and was very surprised at how clear and how well they done in low light.When i couldnt see chit with my bare eyes i could still see pretty dang good through the binos.

I have some Bushnell excursion 8x40 that have really impressed me. They were less than $200. I've had them for 5-7 years now.

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Just looked them up on Amazon. $128 shipped. Apparently 52 others like them as much as I do. No bad reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Excursion...hnell+excursion

I bought the vanguard endeavor ed 8x42 recently and the low light performance is incredible.

http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Endeavor-ED-Binocular-8x42/dp/B005DQG5SC

This. Love mine

I love my Bushnell 10x42. It's older model. Trophy I think. But they're great. Got a pair of Nikon compacts too. They're good but the compact isn't as good in low light as the 10x42.

Nikon

i have some older bushnell binos that i really like, and i got on a kick a couple of years ago and bought a used pair of leupold and nikon monarch ones too. theyre all good, but the bushnell ones were the cheapest to buy. ill have to look at the model when i can. i keep them in my truck and they go through extreme temps and are still clear after 10 yrs or so. the most important thing is to try them out before you buy them. i wouldnt buy any off of the net, just IMO. if you wear glasses it will matter what kind you buy too. every man needs a good pair or three. lol

oh, i havent found a compact that compare to a full size set.

Nikon

this

Happy with mine. Jughead gave good advice awhile back.

X However many that is.

Regardless of what has been posted, I wouldn't buy any without looking through them and holding them in my hands first. At least a sample pair before ordering....

Again. i like mine so far...

All I need for the Bama woods deer hunting I do.

Timely thread as I just broke Brody's pair in the stand last weekend.

Time to go shopping.

How is this for a good value?

Vortex diamondback 8.5x50 binoculars for $139.00

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1935709&type=product


God Bless,
David B.

Dick's has nikon prostaff 10x42 on sale thru today for $99...normally $199

I bought my son a pair of Nikon re-manufactured for a lot less than a new pair,
They were factory re-maned and have the same warranty as new. I have a pair if Swarovski 8x30 and the Nikon is comparable.

I just received a set of Brunton Lite-Tech 10x42s I bought from Sierra Trading for less than $40 plus shipping. I have never owned an expensive pair but these are great for the money. These normally cost about a hundred. I'm very pleased with the deal and the product.