skyhawkbowhunter Report post Posted March 31, 2008 What are the best binos for a little amount of money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Nikon Monarch 10x42 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Nikon Monarch 10x42 I second this choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy4COUES Report post Posted March 31, 2008 What are the best binos for a little amount of money? What size? I would have to say the VORTEX brand has several models to fit any budget. I have a pair of 12x50 vortex paid $289.00 for em. They are good glasses, just lack the low light performance I desired. I have found that the difference between the "cheap" glasses and the not so cheap glasses is attention to detail. Check them out, see what you think, good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Nikon Monarchs are hard to beat. I did like the vortex that Amanda showed me at the expo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted March 31, 2008 Also, take a look at the Alpen brand especially the Apex or Shasta Ridge lines. Very good glass at an excellent price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 31, 2008 With inexpensive glasses, you should get a better image with Porro prism binos as opposed to roof prism, and lower magnification over high. I have read some nice reports of the Leupold Yosemite bino for right at 100 bucks. One model is the 8x32. Here's a review of some mid-priced binos http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/2007rou..._midpriced.html and another (two years old) http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Publications/.../Age_Binos.html RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazy4COUES Report post Posted April 1, 2008 Nikon Monarch 10x42 I have seen several pairs knocked out of columnation. I attribute it to the small weak frames. You can actually tweak them with both hands and the frame will flex. However they do have a good warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawkbowhunter Report post Posted April 1, 2008 I think I will get a pair nikon 15x60 I looked throgh them and very good low light picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted April 1, 2008 I have the Nikon Monarchs and am in no hurry to upgrade. I have been more than happy with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted April 2, 2008 I think I will get a pair nikon 15x60 I looked throgh them and very good low light picture You might want to get a lower mag. and Obj. for the lower end of optics. They will serve you well in years to come as a short range glass and you can lend them to buds or upcoming kids. Save some money and stick it in your sock drawer for upgrades. About $2000.00 to start with. Good luck on your hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted April 2, 2008 steiners are awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted April 2, 2008 Nikon Monarchs are hard to beat. +1 Or save up for the Swaro's!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
