Best Binos

[amdigreg]

Let me preface by saying I searched the forums and read what was available but it looks like the last similar info is at least a few years old and I'm not sure how offerings may have changed, which brings me to my question.

Looking to invest in my first decent set of binoculars, but would prefer to keep it under $800 if possible. Uses would be for range (starting to get into longer distance shooting although limited by the ranges available near me) as well as hunting (whitetail, turkeys, and some small game). I live in southeast PA so hunting tends to be more close quarters.

Any suggestions on brands and ideal power would be appreciated. I'm thinking anything more than 10x would probably be overpowered for hunting in this area, but defer to the wisdom of those more experienced than me. Thanks!

 

[nwmnbowhunter]

Stay cheap.... less than 2-300. Go to store and test a few.... even of the sale model and find the ones that fit your eye right.

Then save for a few years and get a pair of swarovski EL.

Vortex diamondback usually has some pretty good sales this time of year into black Friday. Can be had cheap and do the job.

Sightron blue sky or sii. 8x32 are consistently highly rated by bird watches who are glass snobs. On sale can be had for well under $200.
Here's a pic through a set i have for the kids. Free hand pic with phone and binos.

 

[Hand Skills]

Nikon Monarch HG are quite good, but Nikon is 'anti 2a', so don't buy them new.

Pentax is great for value too (between sigjtron and Nikon HG)

 

[ducky]

Do you use a rangefinder? If you do buying new binoculars would be a good chance to incorporate the two. Euro Optics has several rangefinding binoculars for under $800. If you can afford it and add another $500, you can buy an older generation of Leica Geovids. These are awesome RF binos, but won't talk with any ballistics apps or have one built in.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

It's our pleasure to assist. Most brands on our web site have already been reduced for Black Friday Sale pricing, but not everything, so please take a look and give us a call, 516-217-1000, so we can discuss what would be best for you
Doug