Time for some new binos

[TDUFF]

I have been using my vortex dimondbacks for the past couple years. A friend of mine wants to buy them so I agreed and now I'm looking for a new pair. Before I go and test some in the store I was looking for some real life field use, I don't think in-store testing all that accurate or useful. Looking to spend no more then $1000. I'm open to all opinions and as of now I am considering the vortex razors or Steiner hx 10x40.
Thanks Trell

 

[dok7mm]

I am really impressed with my Razor 10x42s.

 

[Wedgy]

Meopta were closest to Swarovski to my eyes and half the price
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meopta-Bino...226366?hash=item237759c1be:g:zSkAAOSwj85YMa7w
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cabelas-Ins...563798&hash=item3af408ca19:g:j~4AAOSwIWVY~~r5

 

[Rick Richard]

I have the Meoptas also and I can't tell the difference from other high end binoculars. With that said, my next pair will be Leicas with range finding capabilities.

 

[blumboss33]

i own a Zeiss 10X42 Victory HT Binocular. they are just hat you need,

 

[Wedgy]

You could try some Nikon Laserforce but I would buy from a vendor that allows you to return them if you aren't happy. I have no experience with these but I do own HD-B's and they are very handy.
https://swfa.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=laserforce

 

[TDUFF]

Thanks for the quick replies the meoptas are defiantly tempting

 

[Walleyechop]

I am really impressed with my Razor 10x42s.

I have been using my vortex dimondbacks for the past couple years. A friend of mine wants to buy them so I agreed and now I'm looking for a new pair. Before I go and test some in the store I was looking for some real life field use, I don't think in-store testing all that accurate or useful. Looking to spend no more then $1000. I'm open to all opinions and as of now I am considering the vortex razors or Steiner hx 10x40.
Thanks Trell

I have been very happy with my Vortex Razor 12x50's, before I purchased them I tried out several different brands and these were hands down the best bang for your buck

 

[DWilson]

Viper 10x42 is what i use. Gotem for $450. My father in law uses swaro 10x50. I just dont see the price increase justified for those when im using them sometimes. YMMV

 

[Garycrow]

The meoptas listed are very good. You might find a used pair of swarovski 10x42 slc's for around the same price. Swarovski will service them to like new condition at no charge and they're fantastic glass.

I just got back from an elk hunt and my guide had a pair of the high end vortex. My 20 year old swaro slc's were significantly better.