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Best Bino's under $200 #6520149 10/31/16 08:04 PM
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I searched the forum and was shocked not to see a bino review discussion. Well here we go, what's the best binoculars for hunting for the money? I'd like to stay under $200. I'm hoping to get reviews from yall that have tested a couple out and not just the pair you bought.

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My Nikon Prostaff 7s 10x42s are clear to my eyes. My wife got me the camo ones for Christmas one year so they are a hair over $200 at $219. The regular 7s is slightly cheaper but not sure of the differences if any at all. The lenses have a slightly different tint to them from pictures online.

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I love my Celestrons. Inexpensive, and are very clear to me.


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Re: Best Bino's under $200 [Re: SouthTXhunter07] #6520600 11/01/16 12:17 AM
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Nikons are a good choice. Good glass, though they aren't the sturdiest of binocs. Just don't beat em up and they'll last forever.


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I see so many that are 10x. I would prefer and 8x. I hate to buy foreign glass but even Luepold is selling foreign made in the compact glass.


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Re: Best Bino's under $200 [Re: SouthTXhunter07] #6521001 11/01/16 03:37 AM
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check out the Redfield 10x42's. Redfield is made by Luepold, I really like the pair I have.

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I have two pairs of Nikon's (not sure the models) but think one are monarchs. One pair I bought because mine got busted and I was in Kansas, the other pair is for when I take the kids or family with me. Both are great glasses and under $200.


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Originally Posted By: Buzzard Breath
check out the Redfield 10x42's. Redfield is made by Luepold, I really like the pair I have.

Made in China. I may have to buy a foreign pair but I'm holding out . . .


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Re: Best Bino's under $200 [Re: SouthTXhunter07] #6521269 11/01/16 01:35 PM
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Most any bino with a price tag of $200 or less will be Chinese, no matter what brand is on it.

Re: Best Bino's under $200 [Re: SouthTXhunter07] #6521319 11/01/16 02:06 PM
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Wait for the Black Friday sale at Amazon. I got a pair of Steiners last year for $50. They're awesome.


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$10 at Gizmo.com:

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so is there a huge difference/preference in porro vs roof prism? I'm seeing the higher end binos are roof prism.


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$10 at Gizmo.com:


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after lots of research, I'm going with the Vortex Diamondbacks 10x42 for $177 on Amazon. thanks again guys.


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^^^You will like them. I have a pair of those, and a Diamondback 12x50...very pleased.


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Originally Posted By: SouthTXhunter07
so is there a huge difference/preference in porro vs roof prism? I'm seeing the higher end binos are roof prism.


I like roof, lets in more light.


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Re: Best Bino's under $200 [Re: SouthTXhunter07] #6552884 11/21/16 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted By: SouthTXhunter07
after lots of research, I'm going with the Vortex Diamondbacks 10x42 for $177 on Amazon. thanks again guys.
Awesome glass

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Love my Diamondback binocs, great choice!

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I had Nikon Prostaff that I took to Montana. Buddy of mine bought the vortex diamondbacks. When I got home I took the Nikons back and got Vortex. The glass was noticeably brighter.

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Originally Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn
Wait for the Black Friday sale at Amazon. I got a pair of Steiners last year for $50. They're awesome.
What pair? I am looking and want at least 10x. If I can get a pair of Steiners for under $100, I'm in.

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I just looked at quite a few pair of binoculars and here is what I found....my eyes, so it may differ for you.

I tried the Zeiss Terra ($450)...Nice but I didn't find them "better".

Nikon Prostaff 7s(On sale for 169.99)... The clearest in the store. I could easily get them to focus and read small print from about 50 yards away and fit my face. (very important to me)

Nikon Monarch 3 and 5($250ish)... Looked great, but did not fit my face.

Redfield Rebel($150)...(I think that's the model and my current binos) Would not buy them again after looking through better glass.

All Leupolds(Cheaper to more expensive)... I could not get them to focus very well and was not impressed with the glass quality.

Vortex Diamondbacks($150 I think)...Had some good features, glass did not seem as bright as the Nikon glass. The eyecups just looked like they would fall off at any given time. One drop and I could see the need to use their lifetime warranty.

Overall, I really liked the Nikon Prostaff 7s for their clarity, comfort and ability to really get them focused to my eyes. My next set of "truck/Ranger" binos.

I hope this helps some.

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Savage243 - great reviews.

Where are you finding the Nikon prostaff 7s for 169? I'm a Nikon fan (DSLR & sport optics) and I'm in the market for binocs and my wife is asking for a Christmas list.

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