BeardownAZ Report post Posted November 1, 2010 I was camp at this week and was looking at some deer like 1000-1200 yards away through a cheap spotting scope and thought I would like to look through binos better. Binos seem to be easier on my eyes. I got a good pair of 12x50 leupolds that I carry but dont want to spend alot on a big pair. Just something to mess around with at camp or by the side of the road. Not something to hike back in with. I seen some Barska's, Celestrons, in 20x70mm, 30x80mm. Price range would be around up to about $250. I am not set on any one brand. Any suggestions, experiance? Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Get two bottles of Coca~Cola. Enjoy the soda and duct tape the two bottles together. At least you will have enjoyed the soda and not wasted $250. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMP Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Get two bottles of Coca~Cola. Enjoy the soda and duct tape the two bottles together. At least you will have enjoyed the soda and not wasted $250. Classic. Very well said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiefs Report post Posted November 1, 2010 The only thing better might be Pepsi. Cheap and Optics just don't go together. Kind of like Tuxedo and Tennis Shoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 1, 2010 At the price of Swaro spotters now, one might consider these instead. Link: Kowa Highlanders Scott Adams has the 30x Minox, and they are nice also. With 20-30x binos, you would be looking for detail at long range. I have not seen that through the cheaper Pentax and Cabelas 20x I have looked through. A spotting scope (with a fixed 30x eyepiece preferably) and wearing an eye patch on the off-eye would be your best bet to keep you in budget and afford somewhat useable magnification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slopoke36 Report post Posted November 1, 2010 I think nikon has some around that price range and I really like their stuiff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted November 1, 2010 At the price of Swaro spotters now, one might consider these instead. Kowa Highlanders Scott Adams has the 30x Minox, and they are nice also. With 20-30x binos, you would be looking for detail at long range. I have not seen that through the cheaper Pentax and Cabelas 20x I have looked through. A spotting scope (with a fixed 30x eyepiece preferably) and wearing an eye patch on the off-eye would be your best bet to keep you in budget and afford somewhat useable magnification. Kowa "Highlander are they any good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Kowa "Highlander are they any good Did you click on the link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THOR Report post Posted November 1, 2010 If it is not too hot out and the heat waves are not bad, the Cabelas 20x80s are decent. they weigh about 5 pounds. on a nice day you can see pretty good through them, like any glass you, get what you pay for!!! If you keep an eye out on Ebay or in the Cabelas bargain barn you could probably find a pair for that price. I think they are about 500 new. Good luck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted November 1, 2010 minox are a great glass and camera land has good pricing for 15x 56 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Kowa Highlander for $5000.00 ?? For that price I could.......well... do alot. Hunting is a hobby of mine, not a means of survival. I could never justify spending that much money on optics or even a rifle or alot of other things. Like I said, I just was wondering who knew of any that were maybe underrated for great prices. I'll keep looking around and keep checking here. Thanks for the responses so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 1, 2010 Kowa Highlander for $5000.00 ?? For that price I could.......well... do alot. Considering how much some spend on an ATV, SXS, Toyhauler, bassboats and diesel crewcabs to pull em, $5k should be doable. You and I are probably not in that income group though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeardownAZ Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Kowa Highlander for $5000.00 ?? For that price I could.......well... do alot. Considering how much some spend on an ATV, SXS, Toyhauler, bassboats and diesel crewcabs to pull em, $5k should be doable. You and I are probably not in that income group though. Yes, I would agree to that! Or at least I am less reluctant to get in that much debt(how most toys are afforded) after seeing how easily jobs are lost in a bad economy. I would buy some of those items listed above in your post but they would serve for more than hunting, so alittle more justified, at least in the wife's eyes ! Were as the binoculars would be used primarily for hunting 98 percent of the time. I still may try and get my hands on a cheap pair and see how they look but nothing that will kill me if they suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzHuntingAddict Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Found a good deal on Vortex Fury binoculars 12.5x50 for 200$. I am very pleased with them and the clarity they have. Eagle optics is where I picke them up from for 50% off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcelkhunter Report post Posted November 2, 2010 You can get 20x pentax for that much. I have used mine for years and have done just fine. I also have 12x celstron that I carry that I am very pleased with. Like you, I just can't bring myself to fork out the big bucks for binoculars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
