mulie hunter Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Got drawn for Whitetail hunt in 35a Oct. hunt, been wanting new binoculars I figure nows a good time. I would like to stay under $500.00 if possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j-rod Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Fujinon HB 15x60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I would Highly suggest getting a pair of Brunton Eternia's. I currently have there 11x45 and will be getting there 15x56 soon. The 11x45 are 420 at sportsman's and the 15x56 are 500. I've been using mine for about a year now and I love them. I haven't seen any other glass in this price range that's compatable, atliest with my eyes. They are definately worth looking at. Good Luck. Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 27, 2006 Why not spend $150 more and get these http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index...?showtopic=3542 also for a little more money there are these http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index...?showtopic=3296 finally, Nikon just came out with a new pair of Monarchs. they are 12 X 56 and are available at less than $500. Over the last couple of years, Nikon's Monarch line has received a lot of respect for quality for value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muskrat Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I just ordered a pair from Vortex. I am reading a lot of good stuff about them, on Archery Talk www.vortexoptics.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azryan Report post Posted July 27, 2006 i would get Nikon monarchs 10x42.....thats what im getting for like 245....cant go wrong with those...they are the best for my price range....and a very good bino...plus they come with a lifetime warranty...so if you somehow just dont take care of them and they break in half....you can get a brand new pair...i think for like $10...but the clarity is very good...and they are very light Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I've looked through the monarchs as well. For my eyes, they were really nice. But it's all about your own eyes. There are a lot of glasses that I can't look through. They hurt my eyes pretty bad. I would shop around a little bit. Hit Cabela's or Sportsman's and look through all the glasses that you want to for your price range. Price them there, and then see if you can get better deals elsewhere. Personally, I feel you have to just find a pair you're comfortable with. There are a lot of good glasses out there nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulie hunter Report post Posted July 27, 2006 I've been checking these binos on the web, almost bought the bruntons 11x51 $499.00 w/ free shipping, but figure it would be worth a trip to cabelas or sportmans to check them out ,the nikon monarchs 12x56 look like good glass for the money($429.00). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted July 28, 2006 For 500.00 or less, the fujinons are your best option getting 5x more so you can glass longer distances. Also I just left the new Cabelas out in Glendale and they have some Kahles 10x42 in the bargain cave for 500.00 that would be a great pair of bino's depending on the power you want. Kahles is a Swarovski company............Allen......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Switchback Report post Posted July 28, 2006 Get the Sworskies 15 x 56's, then call AZGF and tell them they charged your card wrong. With all the screwups you might get away with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulie hunter Report post Posted July 28, 2006 great idea switchback, I'll try it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted July 28, 2006 I too am looking for new binoculars but don't want to spend a ton of money. After reading the suggestions here I went to Sportsman's warehouse and checked out the Nikon Monarchs and was very impressed. I will be purchasing a pair of the 12x56's here in a few weeks, they run between $400-500 depending on where you get them. Thanks for the good ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 29, 2006 Then there are these http://www.azodchat.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11757 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulie hunter Report post Posted July 29, 2006 I too am looking for new binoculars but don't want to spend a ton of money. After reading the suggestions here I went to Sportsman's warehouse and checked out the Nikon Monarchs and was very impressed. I will be purchasing a pair of the 12x56's here in a few weeks, they run between $400-500 depending on where you get them. Thanks for the good ideas. I checked the sportsman in Tucson Thurs. night they didn't have the monarch 12x56(poor selection of binos there), guy didn't even know they made a 12x56, what sportman did you find them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted July 29, 2006 Send a PM to gr8fuldoug and tell him what you need, he has some great deals, I think his phone number is listed on all his posts so you could call him also. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
