#2166900 - 11/15/10 09:42 PM
Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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JoeDeer
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Can anyone help me out in finding a good Inexspensive pair of binoculars. I would really appreciate it
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#2166917 - 11/15/10 09:51 PM
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tndrbstr
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bushnell trophy 10x40...
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#2166931 - 11/15/10 09:59 PM
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JoeDeer
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How much are those
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#2166938 - 11/15/10 10:02 PM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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tndrbstr
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they used to be 179 dollars...They are far from the top of the line but they are good quality for the price...plus thier armord and water proof...Go to bass pro or gander mnt and look thru differant brands and compare em...
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#2166944 - 11/15/10 10:08 PM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Carlos Viagra
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I have a decent pair I'd sell ya if you're interested. They're Bushnell 7X35 Powerviews.
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#2167129 - 11/16/10 05:42 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Nikon Monarch. A little pricy ($260) but worth it. When it comes to optics you really get what you paid for.
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#2167146 - 11/16/10 05:58 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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TheAirMan
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I like mine.
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#2167168 - 11/16/10 06:08 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Stay away from the walmart cheapest leupolds. Terrible quality
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#2167334 - 11/16/10 07:30 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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redhead epics are good.
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#2167340 - 11/16/10 07:36 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Bigg E
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I bought a pair for 30 bucks that I love! The pawn shop did not know what they had. They are 10x32 Swarovskis...about $2,000 new. My brother bought some of the new Bushnells that were around $30 and I am impressed with them for the price.
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#2167349 - 11/16/10 07:40 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Buck Nekkid
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ive got a redhead brand.not sure of the model but i like them
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#2167352 - 11/16/10 07:42 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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The problem is--more so with binoculars than just about any other product--"inexpensive" and "good" just don't go together. And to get "good" is VERY expensive.
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#2167499 - 11/16/10 08:50 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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tndrbstr
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Sheesh! He said inexpensive!  My definition of inexpensive is 75-100 bucks! 
He said inexpensive NOT CHEAP!!
I bought a pair for 30 bucks that I love! The pawn shop did not know what they had. They are 10x32 Swarovskis...about $2,000 new. My brother bought some of the new Bushnells that were around $30 and I am impressed with them for the price.
I have owned the smaller objective lenses and I just can't put in the time with em that I like to when using them to locate deer. Anything less than x40 stresses my eyes to much..I would go to a x50 but they are heavier than I want to be carrying around.
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#2167538 - 11/16/10 09:00 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Sheesh! He said inexpensive! My definition of inexpensive is 75-100 bucks!
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#2167540 - 11/16/10 09:01 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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archer19
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Walmart Bushnells 49.00m bucks 10x40 work fine for me, but I'm not looking 300yds, more like 100yds in for me.
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#2167548 - 11/16/10 09:04 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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tndrbstr
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Walmart Bushnells 49.00m bucks 10x40 work fine for me, but I'm not looking 300yds, more like 100yds in for me.
I use mine quit abit at 30 or 40 yards...more so when I'm slipping on the ground...
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#2167598 - 11/16/10 09:24 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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The problem is--more so with binoculars than just about any other product--"inexpensive" and "good" just don't go together. And to get "good" is VERY expensive.
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Exactly what I thought when I saw the title to this thread.
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#2167616 - 11/16/10 09:31 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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paradis1142
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I have some Nikon trailblazer 10X25 that do just fine for $80.
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#2167834 - 11/16/10 10:57 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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JoeDeer
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the pair i have are cheap and they were free...problem is when its get dusk they are hard to see out of ....
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#2167851 - 11/16/10 11:04 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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No such thing! You can buy inexpensive ones, just not GOOD inexpensive ones. For the money I would buy the Burris series if you want cheap pricing.
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#2168131 - 11/16/10 01:14 PM
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For the money I would buy the Burris series if you want cheap pricing.
Burris or bottom-of-the-line Nikon.
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#2168269 - 11/16/10 02:06 PM
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man, u got to remember u get what you paid for! redfields new ones are the best for the money. at $149. thats cheap for agreat pair of optics
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#2168276 - 11/16/10 02:10 PM
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if you can swing $350 best deal I know of right now is Leupold Golden Rings 10x32 at Cdnninvestments.com. I have a pair, great glass.
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#2168564 - 11/16/10 04:37 PM
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chewymalone
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Take a look at Brunton. I use them here and in Wyoming for mule deer, antelope, and elk. They're more than adequate for judging trophy quality at long ranges and are the best I've found for the money.
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#2168923 - 11/16/10 07:10 PM
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Stay away from the walmart cheapest leupolds. Terrible quality
agree i got a decent pair for 149 but still dissapointed
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#2169174 - 11/16/10 09:03 PM
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I got got a pair yesterday for my birthday! They are Bushnell trophy xlt 10x42 realtree hope i like them. Plan on getting the out of box this weekend. Lol
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#2169178 - 11/16/10 09:06 PM
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You get what you pay for when it comes to optics!
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#2169282 - 11/16/10 10:00 PM
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#2169781 - 11/17/10 08:54 AM
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The problem is--more so with binoculars than just about any other product--"inexpensive" and "good" just don't go together. And to get "good" is VERY expensive.
Yep, that's what I was going to say also. I use Minolta compacts and I've had them since Bowriter came to TN in the covered wagon..and I like them alot
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#2169867 - 11/17/10 09:42 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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My advice, Go spend 30bucks on a cheap "plastic package" set of binos and use them for the next month. Save up til next year and at least go for a set of monarchs. Look at Steiners (sportsmans guide sells these often times) If you will be patient and INVEST in a good set they will be the last ones you ever have to buy. On top of that the Really good brand that you will invest in will back up their product for a lifetime.
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#2171250 - 11/17/10 11:41 PM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Don't overlook Steiners. They are not out of reach pricewise. I would advise going to Bass Pro and testing many pairs out before purchasing some.
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#2171252 - 11/18/10 12:00 AM
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I like my Nikon Action 8x40. Somewhere around $70
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#2171459 - 11/18/10 07:18 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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Very happy with my Nikons, which were $35 used on eBay. They've lasted me 5 or 6 years so far.
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#2171569 - 11/18/10 08:17 AM
Re: Good Inexspensive pair of Binoculars?
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If you have to stay below $100, and you aren't glassing great distances, I recommend the Leupold Yosemite in 6X30. They are very light and gather light very well. Don't get the 8X30 because the exit pupil is too small for low-light performance.
I use the Yosemite 6X30s in bow season and Nikon Monarch 8X40 during gun season.
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#2171613 - 11/18/10 08:30 AM
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woodchuckc
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I like my Nikon Monarchs. I think they are about the best you can get without spending a bunch more.
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#2171760 - 11/18/10 09:31 AM
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good and inexpensive does not exist when it comes to optics. you get what you pay for.
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