Entry/Mid range Binoculars

[tim629]

Sell me on what binoculars I should be buying.

Going moose hunting in newfoundland and I figure it would be a good idea to have a decent pair of glass. I put a leupold vx freedom on the rifle and i'm satisfied with the clarity of the glass, went into bass pro today to compare the Leupold BX-2 alpine, and the vortex diamondback hd but the people behind the counter couldn't be bothered even with their check-in system so i'm going to rely on you guys and another forum and roll the dice.

Hoping to stay under $300, i'm thinking a simple 10x42 but if you talk me into something else i'm game

 

[toad face]

Probably the vortex, maybe check out something from bushnell too.

 

[jimh406]

Nikon Monarch 7 10x42 if you can find them. Check on eBay for used.

 

[Hams42]

I will upgrade one day if I stop putting my all my money towards guns. But I have used vortex crossfire for 16 years. I have had to cash in the warranty twice but I would say $130 well spent. I will upgrade to Sig image stabilizing binos next.

 

[MThuntr]

I'd probably consider the Athlon Cronus 10x42. I've found them to be quite nice for a lot of what I need. They are a bit heavy but not rangefinding binos heavy

 

[Forkyfinder]

Youd be money ahead to buy used.

Id sell you some japan made 10x42 vipers for 300 shipped.

 

[typhoon916]

I've always been a vortex guy but does anybody have info about endurance lineup from hawke . My current pair r the viper 10x42 binos and the gen1 razor spotter 20x60x85

 

[yakimanoob]

Used from a brand with a bulletproof warranty. 100%.

Wouldn't shock me to see a pair of BX-4 Pro guide 10x42s on ebay for $300. I think I paid $350 for mine. Insane quality for the money.

Vortex obviously has the same quality of warranty and I've heard good things about Athlon as well.

 

[YellowCreek]

I had vortex razor hd’s. Had to return them twice for warranty, the roof prism broke on them! I went with Swarovski NL. Check out Nikon, zeiss, leupold for lower price binos. Nikon makes a good product for a good price

 

[TN2shot07]

I wouldn’t hesitate on those vipers listed above or bx4’s if you can find a pair in your price range. I’ll also throw in maven c series. You should be able to find some in that $350 range, especially if you hunt around on RS

 

[Sheltowee]

The Vipers are all you need and more for hunting big woods in the northeast.