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Best binos $400-$500
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12/07/18 02:03 AM
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steve_twice
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Will be used primarily for deer hunting. 8x or 10x? Zeiss Terra ED, Maven C.1, Vortex Viper, Leupold BX-3, or other? Durability is important, as is warranty.
At $350 I'm looking hard at the Maven C.1 10x42, but I can be talked out of it.
Any input would be appreciated.
Last edited by steve_twice; 12/07/18 02:03 AM.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/07/18 08:05 PM
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/07/18 10:02 PM
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TxHunter80
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I would buy the Meopros or the Leupold BX4 in that range. I tried the Mavens. The glass was really nice but the the build quality in the pair I purchased was lacking.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/07/18 10:36 PM
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Texas Dan
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The last Steiner's that I ran across were left in a box stand by someone who had trespassed to hunt the stand.
The landowner kept and loves them.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 01:59 AM
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jdickey
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Hard to beat Vortex, and especially their warranty!
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 02:53 AM
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javman
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Sightron IIIs are real good glass for the money!
MAGA!
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 04:38 AM
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djs303
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I'm another Steiner fan. Very durable and their ability to allow you to see at dawn and dusk is wonderful.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 03:51 PM
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scottfromdallas
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Meopta and Steiner are probably some of the best glass for the money.
Both companies have been around for a long time so they are not one of these new internet companies that could fold up in a few years.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 04:11 PM
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TexasVine
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I am extremely pleased with my Vortex Diamondbacks.
TexasVine
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/08/18 04:31 PM
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steve_twice
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Ended up with Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD in 8x42. Cabela's has them for $549 but found a deal online at $419. Couldn't pass that up. Thanks for all the feedback.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/09/18 02:22 PM
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Flashprism
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After reviewing this and on line reviews I got a pair of Vortex Diamond Back 10x42. Rated 3rd out of 10 reviewed and the price was 159.00 on Amazon. Hoping they will be good. I have never had a high end pair although I felt my Nikon Aculon were not bad.
Last edited by Flashprism; 12/09/18 02:23 PM.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/09/18 02:48 PM
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scottfromdallas
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After reviewing this and on line reviews I got a pair of Vortex Diamond Back 10x42. Rated 3rd out of 10 reviewed and the price was 159.00 on Amazon. Hoping they will be good. I have never had a high end pair although I felt my Nikon Aculon were not bad. I have a pair of 9x36 Diamondbacks. They are are a really good value for the price.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/13/18 12:10 AM
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Flashprism
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Received my 10x42 Vortex Diamond Backs and I am really pleased.The clarity is unreal. Time will tell if they maintain my high opinion. As I said I paid 154.00 on Amazon and they came from Midway for which I was very happy however Midway now has them for 129.00 I called and they said as I bought them from amazon they could not offset the price difference. Still a great price as every where else they are ay least 229.00.
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/13/18 03:49 PM
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Whack n stack
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Received my 10x42 Vortex Diamond Backs and I am really pleased.The clarity is unreal. Time will tell if they maintain my high opinion. As I said I paid 154.00 on Amazon and they came from Midway for which I was very happy however Midway now has them for 129.00 I called and they said as I bought them from amazon they could not offset the price difference. Still a great price as every where else they are ay least 229.00. just got some ordered, thanks!
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Re: Best binos $400-$500
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12/13/18 04:09 PM
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I have Steiner 12/40 . These are rubber covered and the rubber is about gone on them. I have then taped with black electric tape. Steiner would not warranty this part. The glass is as good as any I have ever used. helped me spot thousands of pairedogs. They are about 20yrs old. I would buy them again.
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