Author Topic: looking for opinions on binos in $300 range (Read 717 times)

sport · « **on:** July 12, 2005, 11:35:39 AM »

Would like some opinions on buying a pair of $ 300 binos,What is the best bang for the buck. Also would like to know if any body has looked through the browning binos and how they perform. opinions appreciated thanks

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2005, 11:55:16 AM »

Bushnell Legend.

TheOpticZone · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2005, 02:04:19 PM »

The Bushnell Legends are a very good binocular, but I think the Nikon Monarch ATB's are the best buy for the money. They have outstanding clarity and brightness. Highly recommend them.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2005, 02:12:56 PM »

I'll second Jon's recommendation, I've had an 8x40 ATB for several years, it's the last bino I figure I'll ever need to buy, excellent glass for the money.

Tim

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2005, 03:42:48 PM »

I have Zeiss Diafun 8x30. I find them very clear and bright. I have been happy for years with them.

And right at about $300.00.

mrlizzzard · « **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2005, 03:32:15 AM »

Brunton Eterna 7x42.floats in case,clear priced right,mine are 4yrs old,one of my best purchases.
lizzzard

savageT · « **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2005, 04:31:56 AM »

Have you considered looking into the newest electronic "stabilized" binos? They've been long in coming but there's certainly a strong need in anything over 7x power. I would check into customer feedback on some of the optics sites or Cabela's.
Jim

EsoxLucius · « **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2005, 04:32:20 AM »

Right now you can get the Celestron Regal LS 8x42mm in closeout for $250. These are much better glass than those already suggested, except for perhaps the Ziess Diafun.

Here is a review: http://www.betterviewdesired.com/Celestron/regal.html

blittle2003 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2005, 12:44:31 PM »

I have a pair of Leupold Wind River Olypmic 10x50mm binos that I absolutely love. I remember them being just under $300.

Dave in WV · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2005, 01:55:30 PM »

Bushnell Discoverer 7x42. Mine (B&L) cost me $320 three years ago. Now they're back under the Bushnell name and are suposed to be upgraded some. I bought my son the 8x42 Legends for last Christmas. They're great too but I like my Discoverers more.

High Brass · « **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2005, 07:43:24 AM »

I truly love my Bushnell Legend 8x42s. Very sharp optics and I have found that 7-8x is perfect for my hunting.

wolfie6929 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2005, 06:12:53 PM »

check kowa great glass good prices i liked them better than the saworskys http://www.kowascope.com/