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Bigbuckfever
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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 Good value binoculars?
Sitting in my treestand right now, i realize i haven't ever really hunted fence lines in farm fields before. With that said, i am realizing i need a decent set of binoculars. What are you guys using? I want a fairly inexpensive pair. I don't need a $1000 set of glasses!
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med
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:25 am Posts: 6432 Location: the dark side of the moon
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Check out nikon glass. I have a small pair i keep in my blind bag and they are very clear. Think they were 250-300$ but worth every penny.
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odass
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 pm Posts: 1928
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
I got 2 pair of Leopold binos. cascades and something else,I like them, but I got a pair of red fields for Christmas last year, and ive been carrying them every since
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eljefe
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Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:32 am Posts: 5210 Location: Beaumont Texas
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Nikons are some of the best lesser expensive.....ive looked through some 2500 dollar glasses and unless you are scoring a deer from the stand or trying to age a deer at 600 yards they are unnecessary... but man they are sharp and clear.
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med
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:25 am Posts: 6432 Location: the dark side of the moon
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Bigbuckfever
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Anybody used Vortex binos? They seem to be real good for the price.
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diddyduck
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:24 pm Posts: 2624 Location: ponchatoula, la
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Buddy
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Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2012 9:06 am Posts: 579 Location: Tallahasse, FL
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Old School
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 3067 Location: Earth
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Im looking for some good waterproof that wont for up.
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mizzippi jb
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Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:53 pm Posts: 5077 Location: The duck Mecca called Ga!
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odass
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Aug 02, 2011 5:30 pm Posts: 1928
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
vortex makes nice stuff, got 2 scopes from them. I like there binos just can't justify another set
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RoyBoy10
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Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:28 pm Posts: 515 Location: setx
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med
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:25 am Posts: 6432 Location: the dark side of the moon
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odass
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MALLARDSX2
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Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:34 pm Posts: 978 Location: GA
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
redfields from cabelas. These are a nice pair of binos for the $ Im damn glad I bought mine. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/ ... t104217480
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med
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odass
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Bigbuckfever
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
I went to Cabelas today to look at them and in the $2-300 range the Nikon, Vortex and Redfield were my favorites. However Vortex's Raptor (i think that was the model) in the $5-600 range are what really caught my eye. I'm going to take some time to think about if I would use them enough to justify the higher cost. If so, I will wait to accumulate Cabelas points (I used mine for the raffia grass on my boat earlier this fall) and for one of their tiered event sales. Thanks for the info! It was all spot on with what i found in looking through the different binos today!
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jc
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2010 7:19 pm Posts: 1103
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Couldn't resist  Nikon makes some good ones.
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Old School
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Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 3067 Location: Earth
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Man, them zoomies are cool 
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Bigbuckfever
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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Walkers Bay Synd
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:28 am Posts: 1913 Location: Southland, New Zealand
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Just read an review on mid priced binoculars if I find it I'll scan and sent it to you.
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Bigbuckfever
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Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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Will
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Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Vortex hands down for the money. Many of them look good in the "perfect" light and you can't tell shit in a store. Vortex is right there with ones that cost 2 and 3 times as much.
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duckduckboom
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Joined: Tue Nov 23, 2010 6:33 pm Posts: 5603 Location: Corner of Hell an high water, La
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bushnell ... Mgod7RkA4QI got this combo a few years ago(minus the knives) an have been very satisfied. i use the range finder mostly, it has 5x magnification, but later in the season when i start hunting big food plots i will carry the binos. I know there is better ones out there but since i bow hunt mostly the range finder makes the money
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RoyBoy10
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Joined: Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:28 pm Posts: 515 Location: setx
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flatontheplatte
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Joined: Sun Mar 24, 2013 2:11 pm Posts: 201
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Are you near a scheels? I have the scheels 10x42 they are comparable to the cascades. Think I paid in the $250 range and anything that is scheels name brand is lifetime warranty. Been very happy with them so far.
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Bigbuckfever
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Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 11:18 pm Posts: 2114 Location: Slinger, WI
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btmannin
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Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:25 pm Posts: 1723 Location: Oxford/Jackson ms
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
i have some swift binos that i use mainly just for scoutin and i like them
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petrel
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Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:51 am Posts: 770 Location: NVA
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for affordable quality binos, Nikons are hard to beat
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DEAD EYE
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Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2009 2:42 pm Posts: 11
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Do not buy bushnell they only have a 2 year warranty i learned the hard way. Check warranty before you buy its too late once you need it.
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Dixie
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Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 5:00 am Posts: 16 Location: Michigan
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Take a look at zen-rays. Good glass for the money and also vortex are good
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SETx Longtail
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:53 pm Posts: 3480 Location: Hardin County, Tx
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I have a set of smal bushnells that were around $50... Work fine for what I'm wanting to see.
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Crews
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:07 pm Posts: 2260 Location: Lafayette
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
Vortex Diamondback 10x42. Lifetime warranty. Can't be beat.
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BlueShamu
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Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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 Re: Good value binoculars?
I have a set of compact Leupold's which have unreal clarity. I have a set of their "back door" brand, Wind River full size roof prism bino's with clarity equal to the Leupold's but at a much cheaper price tag.
I have a Nikon scope on one of my rifles. For what it cost, I think it gas really great clarity, also. The Nikon bino's are obviously pretty popular, here.
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Crews
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:07 pm Posts: 2260 Location: Lafayette
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I know Nikon has been a popular brand for a long time. But for the money, Vortex has them beat. They're on par with Leupold optics, for less money.
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Old School
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Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:44 pm Posts: 3067 Location: Earth
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Just ordered the Vortex 10x42 diamondback's, should be here on Wednesday. Cant beat their warranty.
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Crews
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Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:07 pm Posts: 2260 Location: Lafayette
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Bump..... How do you like your new Vortex glass?
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Will
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Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:54 pm Posts: 8133
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I know you not asking me but I have the same set and they are comparable to other top brands that cost 3-4 times as much. Can look directly under the sun or straight away with no issues. I've glassed through many brands and Vortex are the best for the money IMO and they have a "no questions asked" lifetime warranty.
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gonepecan
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Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:17 pm Posts: 96
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Nikon
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