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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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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    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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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Maven binos
    Just a conspiracy bro!

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Nikon Monarch 5's are almost as good as my vortex razors in my opinion.
    When in doubt, just pin it.

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    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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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Quote Originally Posted by stoneramhunter View Post
    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
    After trying to get my Monarchs fixed, a simple eye cup replacement no less I too found Carsons to be very good. The new 3D ED glasses are unreal. Found mine on amazon for $350. If your patient you'll find them at a similar price as they fluctuate.

    As to the Nikons. I love my pair of Monarch 3's but would NEVER advise others to buy them based on their empty warranty. 25yrs my ass. Fixed mine with o rings and gorilla glue. Best truck binos money can buy!!
    Take a kid hunting its more rewarding than shooting an animal yourself!!

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Quote Originally Posted by IslandWanderer View Post
    Nikon Monarch 5's are almost as good as my vortex razors in my opinion.
    I'll second that - Nikon are excellent and fly under most people's radar...

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Quote Originally Posted by Timberjack View Post
    I'll second that - Nikon are excellent and fly under most people's radar...
    I own the Nikon 7s, Monarch 5, and HG. All great binos for the price range they fall in too. One set did suffer from the famous Nikon poor eye cup, but a little super glue and its never been an issue again. Nikon has been making glass for a long time, they know what they're doing.

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    Another vote for the Nikon Monarch series of binoculars. Both the 3s and 5s are good, with the 5s having higher quality glass.

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    Re: Best < $500 binos

    I like my monarch 5's

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