$1000 binocular suggestions
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I really like my Kowa genesis. My hunting buddy said he loved his vortex until he used mine. His are vipers and not the top vortex. Scopelist has some nice binocs under 1000.00 now, including razors.. You'll need a deal to get the near alpha binocs under 1000.00.
I know some birders who like the vanguards EDs which are way under that.
call Doug at cameraland, he will give you the hook-up !
I understand what you are saying. For many years my binoculars came off the sale shelf or cheap rack at any or all sporting goods stores. They worked, kind of. The glass was never great, view not always so clear. They never did last long, drop them once and they were done for, fogging up was not unusual. As I got older and vision started to not be as sharp as it once was I decided to shop around and see what I could find. Most of my older binoculars were 8 x 42 or 10 x 42. Then I tried a friends 12 x 50's and what a difference. I now have a pair of Vortex Viper HD 12 x 50 binoculars that have a lifetime warranty. Unlike the others that found their way into the trash can simply send them back to Vortex for either repair or replacement. Glass is crystal clear and at $819.00 didn't break the bank.
Viper HD 12x50
Viper HD binoculars are an optical masterpiece, giving hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts a premium option without the premium price tag.
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jpr9954
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I ended up buying a pair of Leica Trinovid HD 10x42. Cabela's/BassPro has them for $799 and list is $999. If you are a veteran, you qualify for Guidefitter pricing which is a little less.
ed209clark
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Nikon monarch are very good for the money. And you would still have 500 in your wallet!
one other word of advice.
Buy Once and Cry Once! Buy the best you can in your MAX budget. It's not worth skimping!
Buy Once and Cry Once! Buy the best you can in your MAX budget. It's not worth skimping!
1raggedhole
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Don't buy a bino your own eyes have not compared to all others in your mix.
Crockett12
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I have an older pair of Swarovski 7x42mm Binos and can find game better as well as identify the game better than I can with a pair of 10x40 Leupold Cascades! When I first bought the Cascades it was for my son on his first hunting trip and I thought they had really good glass -- until I compared them with my Swarovski's. The resolution of the Swarovski's are that much better than the Leupolds -- and I couldn't tell the difference until I took them both on a hunting trip to the wide open high desert of Oregon and scanned for antelope -- then the difference was obvious! A couple of Christmas ago I asked for a pair of 10x42 Swarovski's and have never been sorry! Buy the very best you can afford and maybe even spend a few hundred more than you can afford and you won't have to walk as far and you'll find more game!
smkymtnboy
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agree!
1wildcatfan
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Can't go wrong with Eurooptic. I've purchased several used and "like new" products.
www.eurooptic.com
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