Thread: Binos $600 or under?

Currently looking at upgrading from my $60 Kathmandu binos, I see the Leupold BX-1 McKenzies are down from $530 to $400 @ H&F, vs the BX-2 Alpine for $600. Not bothered about brands at all really, just want the best glass I can get for that price. Guy at the shop reckoned get the BX-1 as the difference is minimal, and you can't beat the price. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers

Vortex Diamondback is the go to bino for $400.

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Vortex Diamondback is the go to bino for $400.

these are a good option, if you can get them on sale all the better.

https://www.adorama.com/siibl832.html

Well under 400, but I would take these over the vortex any day of the week.

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Vortex Diamondback is the go to bino for $400.

+1 @55six does a sharp deal on these.

We no longer do Vortex. We were selling them to low for the NZ market and Vortex USA hired lawyers.

Our recommendation is any of the UHD models by Athlon. They are now the market leading product in their price ranges.

I still have these available:
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....es-8x42-71656/
BB

Originally Posted by 55six

We no longer do Vortex. We were selling them to low for the NZ market and Vortex USA hired lawyers.

Our recommendation is any of the UHD models by Athlon. They are now the market leading product in their price ranges.

Just having a look at your site now, the Athlon Argos look pretty sweet. Would possibly be keen to make the drive down from palmy sometime this week if you're available?

Cheers guys, Vortex Diamondback seem to be pretty popular, just no one selling them locally and pretty wary of buying without having a look first

Originally Posted by samohtxotom

Just having a look at your site now, the Athlon Argos look pretty sweet. Would possibly be keen to make the drive down from palmy sometime this week if you're available?

Should be back on deck in a couple of days time

Originally Posted by 55six

We no longer do Vortex. We were selling them to low for the NZ market and Vortex USA hired lawyers.

Our recommendation is any of the UHD models by Athlon. They are now the market leading product in their price ranges.

Thats ratshit, they must really love their mates at extravision.

It's insane the prices we pay here for anything high end, be from it Vortex, Burris, Leupold etc.
May as well buy a Tangent Theta from Target Dynamics, expensive as shit but atleast you are getting good value for money.

Originally Posted by samohtxotom

Currently looking at upgrading from my $60 Kathmandu binos, I see the Leupold BX-1 McKenzies are down from $530 to $400 @ H&F, vs the BX-2 Alpine for $600. Not bothered about brands at all really, just want the best glass I can get for that price. Guy at the shop reckoned get the BX-1 as the difference is minimal, and you can't beat the price. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers

If you want really good binos in that price range - actually $400 ish, the Delta 10x50's will beat out any Vortex or Leupold for definition and clarity. They are a little bigger and heavier but heck they are good, right till dark oclock. Get ahold of Sarvo. I use Swaro's and the Delta is not far behind, they just need more focus attention that the Swaro's when glassing across a face.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

If you want really good binos in that price range - actually $400 ish, the Delta 10x50's will beat out any Vortex or Leupold for definition and clarity. They are a little bigger and heavier but heck they are good, right till dark oclock. Get ahold of Sarvo. I use Swaro's and the Delta is not far behind, they just need more focus attention that the Swaro's when glassing across a face.

390$ delivered on the 10*42/50's
Without doubt bang for buck hard to beat

Save and buy a set of 8x42 or 10x42 Leica/Swaro.

Avoid Ziess.

Originally Posted by caberslash

Save and buy a set of 8x42 or 10x42 Leica/Swaro.

Avoid Ziess.

The amount of threads lately where the original poster says they have a budget, only to offered high end products or told to save is getting outer hand.