Best hunting binoculars <$800

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Best hunting binoculars <$800 #1786394 07/15/16 07:30 AM 07/15/16 07:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,189 Cullman, AL Randy74 OP 6 point
Randy74 OP 6 point Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,189 Cullman, AL	Just as the title says. What do you guys think from experience are the best all around hunting binos for less than $800. Will be used in woods and fields; some of them are big fields as well. Been looking at several different ones and wanted some other opinions. I've looked at Vortex, Kahles, Leupolds of differing variations, docter optics and a few more so far. Would love to just go ahead and get swaros but have too many other things going at the moment.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786401 07/15/16 07:40 AM 07/15/16 07:40 AM
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3toe Talking Turkey 3 Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 26,441 Helena	8x42 or 10x42, although I like the 8x42 better. Hard to wrong with any of those. All are quality optics and I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on any. If you are looking to save some $$, I think Steiner and Pentax are often overlooked and are excellent glass. Last edited by 3toe; 07/15/16 07:40 AM.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786431 07/15/16 08:17 AM 07/15/16 08:17 AM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 12,247 Oxford, AL. USA Big Game Hunter Doesn’t Know His Code
Big Game Hunter Doesn’t Know His Code Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 12,247 Oxford, AL. USA	Find a used set of Swarovski 10x42 SLC's. You should be able to find a pair in that price range. IKNOWMYPHUCKINGCODEDAMMITYOUDICKHEAD!!!

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786442 07/15/16 08:29 AM 07/15/16 08:29 AM
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2Dogs Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 34,504 Boxes Cove	Vortex Viper series. "Why do you ask"? Always vote the slowest path to socialism.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786461 07/15/16 08:46 AM 07/15/16 08:46 AM
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mauvilla 8 point Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,257 Auburn Al	Got a pair of Steiners that I love super clear great light gathering

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786468 07/15/16 08:56 AM 07/15/16 08:56 AM
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ALarcher 4 point Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 251 LA	Hard to go wrong with Vortex with the warranty like that. I can't speak to their binos but their scope and rangefinder optics are as good as I'll ever need. The buck stops here.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786483 07/15/16 09:26 AM 07/15/16 09:26 AM
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wew3006 Booner W Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 10,729 Birmingham	Pentax DCF ED or DCF SP for a bit less $$. I have 10x50 and 8x32; very satisfied Last edited by wew3006; 07/15/16 04:05 PM.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786501 07/15/16 09:56 AM 07/15/16 09:56 AM
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Shaw Administrator Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 28,992 Fosters, Alabama, USA	Meopta "I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call ShawBuilt Custom Bowstrings

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: 2Dogs] #1786591 07/15/16 12:52 PM 07/15/16 12:52 PM
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Snowman257wby 4 point Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 697 Tuscaloosa	Originally Posted By: 2Dogs Vortex Viper series. Bino's are great too "Give me a second" - Stan Potts

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786679 07/15/16 02:54 PM 07/15/16 02:54 PM
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outdoors1 10 point Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,783 alabama	If it helps, go to Gander Mountain in T-town. There you can actually look through your choice of binoculars and get a general idea if a $200 pair is for you or a $2000 pair.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786697 07/15/16 03:24 PM 07/15/16 03:24 PM
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buckhunter2 10 point B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,831 Jasper	In the past two years I've used Vortex Viper 8x42, Nikon Monarch 7 8x42 and Swarovski 8x30 SLC. I still have the Nikons and sent the other two down the road. The Swaros were nice but were lacking in the low light department due to only being 30mm. IMO opinion the Monarch 7s are superior to the Vortex Vipers in every aspect and the Vipers are no slouch. My hunting ranges from 500 yard ag fields to pine thickets. You're only as good as your worst shot-

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786699 07/15/16 03:25 PM 07/15/16 03:25 PM
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!shiloh! 14 point ! Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 8,946 Between the coosa and cahaba	I have some stiner binos and love em . I droped them about 45 ft out of a treestand and all it did was knock them out of focus. I mailed them to stiner with a check for return shiping. They fixed them for free and got them back in like 9 days. Somethig to be said for that... ggg

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786746 07/15/16 04:19 PM 07/15/16 04:19 PM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 17,200 Huntsville, AL Claims Rep. Old Mossy Horns
Claims Rep. Old Mossy Horns Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 17,200 Huntsville, AL	I like Vortex. I do most of my hunting in the woods, so I bought a pair of Vortex 8x28 Diamondback binoculars. They have very nice glass, and of course you can't beat that warranty. Very clear, and they look like they'll take a beating too. I would expect their more expensive models are also very good. Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do. Si vis pacem, para bellum. Proud crossbow hunter!

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Claims Rep.] #1786775 07/15/16 05:02 PM 07/15/16 05:02 PM
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kodiak06 Booner Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,975 Satsuma	What big game Hunter said or, look online for some top glass demos on sale. As far as vortex, find a military buddy or leo and have them register for the discount, it's big...

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786796 07/15/16 05:30 PM 07/15/16 05:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,189 Cullman, AL Randy74 OP 6 point
Randy74 OP 6 point Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,189 Cullman, AL	Thanks for all the comments so far. I appreciate the feedback. A couple in the mix that I had forgotten or not thought about. Also didn't know Vortext had a discount for leo. I have a few connections there that would help out if I went that route.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786803 07/15/16 05:41 PM 07/15/16 05:41 PM
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bloodtrail 10 point Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,190 Shelby County	Check cameralands website, they have lots of demos that appear NIB. 8x42 meostar would be my pick.

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786843 07/15/16 06:45 PM 07/15/16 06:45 PM
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BIGBUCK01 spike Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 61 The South	Pentax 8�42 all day long

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786890 07/15/16 11:27 PM 07/15/16 11:27 PM
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Hogwild Booner H Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 12,788 Thomasville, AL	I am VERY pleased with my Vortex binos. And, when they got damaged.....there were NO questions asked. Mailed them back and had a replacement in a few days!

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1786924 07/16/16 03:11 AM 07/16/16 03:11 AM
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extreme heights hunter Booner E Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 13,715 Over yonder	Meopta meostar 10x42hd you will be very satisfied

Re: Best hunting binoculars <$800 [Re: Randy74] #1787057 07/16/16 08:13 AM 07/16/16 08:13 AM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 2,021 Tennessee Bait57 8 point
Bait57 8 point Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 2,021 Tennessee	I have Nikon Monarch 10x42 ABT. Love them. One of the eye pieces broke a few years ago. I called Nikon and sent them back for free to have them repaired. They fixed them and shipped it to and from them for free. I would rather be tried by 12, than carried by 6. Famous redneck last words -- Hey y'all watch this... Hold my beer.

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