getting new binos

[bchunter181]

i currently have vortex diamondback 10x50 binos looking to upgrade to something a bit better quality and 10x42 anyone suggest good price binos from 250-500 anyone have the cabelas binos any good? thanks for the help

[Fella]

I have a set of Leupold BX2 Acadias that I like so far, of course I upgraded from a $100 pair of Redfield Rebels so take that as you will...

[123.brewski]

Check out Nikon monarch 5's. I just bought the monarch 7's, but really couldn't see much of a difference. Great glass and warranty for the price

[ACE]

Have noticed that some of the Cabela's branded binoculars are identical to discontinued 'brand name' glasses.
Eg. Cabela's 'Outfitter Series' 10x42 ......... same as the discontinued Leupold 'Pinnicle Series' 10x42

[KBC]

I upgraded from 8x42 diamondbacks to the Nikon monarch 5 in 10x42. I can definitely see a difference.

[Linksman313]

Purchased the new Leupold BX2hd Tioga's 10x42 this summer and have had them in heavy use already, so far so good. Much easier on the eyes than the former Bushnells I have been using for 5 years, will know more when the moisture and darkness shows up. I purchased from Freeman's store in Rock Creek for well within the OP's price range.

[Grizzlydick]

monarch for these old eyes

[twoSevenO]

Honestly, with the vortex diamondback themselves being $300, you're not going to get much of an improvement with a $500 pair.

[RiverOtter]

Shop the used market, if you are looking for bang for buck. Scoring a well taken care of pair of $1000 bins for $500 isn't an unreasonable expectation if you are patient.

CGN had a great classifieds section to watch, along with HBC.

[Pinewood]

Take a look at the Maven C1. It gets very good reviews at 350$ american. Many compare it to the Vortex Viper and claim it is better.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/optic...ighlight=maven