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    Default Binoculars

    Looking for a recommendation on a set with decent magnification 10x42 and up that won't break the bank. I have tried several pair of the Vortex's both HD and non-HD but looking for something a little better. Any recommendations?

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    Does anyone have experience with these?

    https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/leup...ine-binoculars

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    Depends on how much time you are going to spend looking through them, and what time of day...If you're glassing a lot, especially early and late, Leupold BX-5 10x50 is the best bang for the buck.

    You can spend less or more...You get what you pay for.

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    I think I have the BX-4 Pro Guide in 8x42.

    It’s the only decent pair I have ever owned but I think they’re pretty good.

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    You really need to define a budget to get a good answer. In between 20 dollar Tasco and 2000 dollar Swarovski, are a lot of good options.
    Last edited by wskinner; 11-27-2020 at 06:22 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wskinner View Post
    You really need to define a budget to get a good answer. In between 20 dollar Tasco and 2000 dollar Swarovski, are a lot of good options.
    $500 or less is where I'd prefer to be at.

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    People like the Meopta stuff.

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    I have the bx2 alpines.

    I have spent more time glassing through binos than most people have. These definitely out perform anything in their price range. They perform in the $600-$800 range. I have had them side by side to bushnells, vortex, and sigs.

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    Vortex is pretty good for the money and excellent customer service.
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    I have some meopta Meopro 8x42 I’d let go

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    I bought some Maven binoculars a couple years ago. I’ve been happy with them.

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    Go to BHVideo and look at the Zeiss. I've got some 10x42 and 8x24 - I love the 8x24s for deer hunting because they're small and perfectly clear.
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    Leupold Acadia and if I can tell what kinda deer then the trijicon scope has enough light to make shot.

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    I’ve had a pair of steiners for 10yrs now, I’m sure glass technology has came a long way since I got these but if I were to start looking tomorrow for a new pair I’d look at steiners first simply because of how well these have held up over the years
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    Vortex diamondbacks. Can be found for 129 right now
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheVisorGuy View Post
    Vortex diamondbacks. Can be found for 129 right now
    Where?
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    Also Scheels
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    Those ain't the hd though. Optics planet has the HD's for 149
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