Thread: Best binoculars?

OK Kiwijames tell us all how you managed to destroy your brand new binos.

Hey Guys, I'm also after some value for money binos that I don't have to care about tooooo much as I'm a bit of a wrecker.

I don't want to get some binos that are crappier than my scope (Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II) otherwise I 'll end up just using my scope and spend all day holding my rifle up which kinda sux.

Initially I thought some zoom type ones would be the go like these NIKON ACULON A211 10-22X50 BLACK | Trade Me
however I hear that bino's with adjustable zoom can become a bit "racehorse" as in the field of vision becomes quite narrow.

So then I started thinking about zoom etc and have no idea how much grunt you really need (I've never used any binos apart from my mates "toy" ones which I think he nicked off his kids haha) would 10x be enough to work ok up above the bushline?

I would want to buy a brand that I've at least heard of, such as Nikon etc.

So what is the go in the peasant $2-300 range lol? has anyone made a purchase in this price range recently with any success?

Cheers, Chewy.

Probably the nikon monarchs? have pretty good reviews. Get em in from the states

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Probably the nikon monarchs? have pretty good reviews. Get em in from the states

You will battle to get Monarchs for much less than $600 odd

thank you )

Originally Posted by Spudattack

You will battle to get Monarchs for much less than $600 odd

Yeah you are right, $290 us was the cheapest I could find. So you would end up over the import margin and get slammed

Hi Chewy69a,

Have a look at the Vanguards - they are pretty darned good binos that are well within the price range you have.
The links are in my post from earlier in the thread.


Kumoe

Originally Posted by Kumoe

Hi Chewy69a,

Have a look at the Vanguards - they are pretty darned good binos that are well within the price range you have.
The links are in my post from earlier in the thread.


Kumoe

+1, they have a very good reputation in that price bracket.

any opinion out there on the Bushnell Trophy XLT 10x42mm's...
Just after something cheap but ok... as kids will use them as well
Bushnell - 10x 42mm Bone Collector Edition
cheers Grant