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Best < $500 binos
I recall 15 years ago purchasing a set of Leopold Cascade binos for under $500 and being very impressed for clarity, size and overall use. Looking for a set for my nephew who is new to hunting. What do you say is the best all around binos for $500 or less?
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Don’t know if they are “the best”. I am very pleased with my Steiner binos which run around $500. Good reports from a friend on his Steiner binos. Knowledgeable user with 26 years experience as a big game guide.
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Nikon Monarch 5's are almost as good as my vortex razors in my opinion.
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MY son has a pair of Carson 10x42 almost as good as my swarovski 10x42 and they run about 300 cdn . small company based out of new york. I used the Carson's on my last sheep hunt and was blown away by them. HIghly recommend them
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Another vote for the Nikon Monarch series of binoculars. Both the 3s and 5s are good, with the 5s having higher quality glass.
NH3
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With a lower budget consider getting a porro prism binocular. A little bulkier than roof prisms, but dollar for dollar you will get a better view with porros at the lower end of the $$ spectrum.
https://opticsmag.com/porro-prism-vs...sm-binoculars/
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Another vote for the Nikon line up. Monarch 5 in the price range but a couple bucks more and you can get Monarch 7. Both good binos for the price.