bino suggestion for the 300-500 dollar budget

[smeegle]

looking at getting some entry level binoculars for up coming hunting season and was looking for some suggestions for roughly 300 to 500 bucks...so far I have been looking at vortex and leupold but i remain undetermined

[Steeleco]

Nikon Monarch. Not entry level by any means, there are better, but bang for buck they're right up there.

[swampthing]

Zeiss has the new entry level models out that fit that price range. They are probably your best bet by far.

[.330 Dakota]

X2 On the Zeiss,,,Cabela's Canada has them in the new catalog,,,they look like an awesome deal IMO

[Grumpa Joe]

I have a Nikon Monarch 10x56 that I got for $400 on sale. Regular price is around $475 - $ 500. Awesome glass for the price. A little heavy but the larger objective lenses collect so much light, really useful at first and last light. Makes it seem like it is full daylight. If I am hiking and weight is a consideration I carry a Pentax 10x42 which cost around $250. I really like it as well, especially considering the price.

[BCBRAD]

Look for good used ,usually save 40-50% which can be applied to a better binoculor than entry level, I bought a Brunton Eterna reg $600 for $250. The pervious owner did not hurt them at all by looking through them. Better quality same price as entry level.

[Madmac]

Hi, I have a pair of Swarovski SLC 8x30wb binoculars for sale. They are in excellent condition, guaranteed for life and really are the best binoculars you can buy from my perspective. I need to $500 for them as they were just over $1000 new. I upgraded to the Swarovski 10x42 as I liked my 8's so much. Check them out online and let me know. Prior to my 8x30's I had a new pair of Leupold Pinnacle 10x42 and I sold them when I had an opportunity to upgrade to Swarovski's.…no comparison to the Leupolds. Leupold makes good glasses as well, don't get me wrong, but Swarovski's take things to the next level.

[Singleshotneeded]

Nikon Monarchs in 10X42 are $300 on Amazon.com. Bushnell Legend Ultra HD are $280.

[HarryToolips]

Love my Vortex Vipers

[5.56 Medic]

Recently picked up some Vortex Diamondback 10x42's and they are great so far. Good deal at Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver(under $250).

[donny.brooke]

Get setup on camofire there prices on the last few sets of binos that were up were crazy cheap.

[kwasky]

Vortex vultureHD 10x56. Awsome set of binos for $439

[moosinaround]

check out the flyer sale at Nechako outdoors. The diamond backs are very good binos, and are a very good price in the flyer. Wish Id of waited, dam it!!!! Moosin

[fun2ride0]

X2 for Vortex Diamondback or any other Vortex. Best bang for the buck and the warranty is top notch!!

[longstonec]

I have a pair of Vortex Fury. discontinued but I really like them. The weather I am hunting in usualy means I have to tip the water out of the eyepieces before looking through them... havent had them fog. had to send in for warrenty once. fast and free

I also have a pair of Pentax binos. 8xsomething. Great light little ones too. they live in the truck.

[Murder]

Excellent thread folks. I was at wholesale sports in Nanaimo this evening looking through $500 units....leupold, Bushnell, nikon, vortex etc. also peered through $3000 swarovskis. With 2 young kids and a stay at home wife, I definitely can't "see" the extra $2500 value. I came home with new Irish Setter Elk Trackers though! Keep the reviews coming guys

[gh300]

Vortex Viper HD. A little more cash but very impressive.

[deer nut]

Second the vote for Vortex Vipers. Bushnells not too bad for the $ either but Nikons are a bit better than the Bushnells. I would spend the extra $100 on the Vortex.

[cataling]

Sightron 8x32 SII Blue Sky
Less that 200$ with shipping from US, and it is a great bino for this money.
Search reviews on optics forums, a lots of experienced guy said that this bino can stand near a 500$ bino easily.