Best Binoculars for the money

For those they work for, the RF binos are great. I am heavily left eye dominant, for me the Leica CRF 7x24 is the perfect answer. Very good glass, good enough that for most spot and stalk, I don't carry Binos, and great range finder. I use 10x40 HD Ultravids or a set of 8 or 12x50 power selectable Duovid Leicas for binoculars for when we are glassing for long periods of time or at low light.

If the RF Binos worked for me, I would own a set. Have tried them, Leica and Swaro, sold both.
Hunting in northwest Colorado 10 to 12 power binos are a must
 
I took my pair of 10x50 vortex razors that I've had for many years hunting as I normally do this year. New guy was hunting with us and had 10x50 swaro NLs. The animals he was able to see that i had no idea were there was staggering. He let me use the binos a whole afternoon and I **** near just chucked the vortex off a cliff it's so worthless in comparison.
Theres also a massive price difference.
Most people do not actually spend time behind glass. They carry it, they look through it, but they do not generally "glass". I was the same until I began guiding and scouting. The time difference spotting animals, trophies, and making it count for clients put me in the top tier glass snob level quickly. Good glass is just fine for the general population but great glass, whole different conversation.
 
Hard to beat:


Another good option:

I see you posted a link for GPO equipment. I've been looking for posts from GPO owners/users but haven't seen much. Are there any guys out there with GPO experience that are willing to share?
 
I'm the market for a new set of bino's what's everyone using?
I needed to upgrade my vision. Had trouble counting points on antlers at distance. I went with Vortex Crossfire HD 12x50. Got it for around $150. Just got back from a white tail hunt where I observed a black bear that I ranged at 250yds and I could make out the whiskers on its muzzle. I also had a deer come out a little after official sundown (5pm where I was) so legal to shoot til 530. It was in weeds and I was able to make out everything about it that I needed to know. I am pleasantly surprised at the optics. Bright and clear. They aren't glitzy like Swarovski but they certainly did everything I needed and more. I can't say anything about ruggedness but they seem well built and have a good warranty. In 5 years I'll know something about how tough they are.
 
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