Binoculars

[DrewT]

Bang for the buck, what is the best buy( dollar for value ) for a set of binoculars for the purpose of hunting?
Ive read about, types of prism types, coatings, type of glass etc..., ya you can expect the best from Zeiss and Swarovski and others, but for a set of 10 x 42 and the dollars being spent, what are you recommendations or expeeriences?
DT

[Bow Walker]

8.5x50 from Vortex. I've recommended Vortex to a number of people. Those that have bought have been impressed. 'Nuff said.

[todbartell]

bang for the buck? I'd say Bushnell Excursion EX 10x42 @ $260

[Mr. Dean]

The Legends have really come down in price the last year or so. IIRC the Cabellas Dream Book had them for ~ $350.00

I'd buy another set in a heartbeat, if my 500 buck one's got ran over.

[DrewT]

Thanks for the input so far, I just realized I dropped this post in the wrong section, can someone move it to the Hunting Gear area...Sorry

[Steeleco]

Bino's are another touchy feely things IMHO. Stats can mean a lot, but if they don't fit right you won't use them. Try to get your hands on one of each of the ones mentioned above and see which ones make you go HUM!!!!

I pack Nikon Monrach's, I was real happy with a set of Leupold Pinnacles I tried at the Abby show, but was just as happy with my Monarch's for half the money!!!

[270WSMGB]

Leupold Cascades are excellent. Very good reviews on Cabelas. Check em out.

[beeker]

Leupold Cascades are excellent. Very good reviews on Cabelas. Check em out.

been very happy with mine thus far

[huntcoop]

8.5x50 from Vortex. I've recommended Vortex to a number of people. Those that have bought have been impressed. 'Nuff said.

Upon BW's recommendation my hunting partner and I each bought a set of Vortex Vultures and they are incredible. Excellent glass and an outstanding warranty should one ever need to use it.

[Blainer]

I would look at the steiner line.Very good glass
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