New Binos question

aggies1 · Apr 6, 2004

I am looking to purchase some new binos for hunting big game in Utah. Looking to spent around $100-150.00 range. What is the best buy in this range. I know most of you are in to the higher end stuff, but I just can't spend that much. I would be grateful for any help.

littlebuck · Apr 6, 2004

Hi, I have a some Bushnell trophy 10x42. They work ok for the money about $150. If you want stop by and try them out. Littlebuck

Anaconda · Apr 6, 2004

For under $150, look at the Nikon "Action" seires. Porro prism design (off set) but your not going to get decent Roof prism (streight) for less then $225
I think you can get a pair of 8X40 or 10X50 for about $100
Very good optics for that price.

NMRaptor · Apr 7, 2004

I second what Anaconda said.
-Raptor

muley_hntr · Apr 11, 2004

I suggest looking into Alpen optics. I just purchased the 10x42 for my brother and I was very impressed. They are very clear and all of the lenses are coated for a bright image. And to top it off they have a lifetime warranty. I paid $96 for the pair! You CAN NOT beat the price for optics this good. I have a pair of Zeiss but, I wish I new about Alpen before I got them.

GrandpaNasty · Apr 11, 2004

In that price range I'd look at the Nikons. I'm sure some of the others mentioned are worth looking at also

aggies1 · Apr 15, 2004

Hey little buck, which model did you go with and where did you purchase them at?

Hawkk33 · Apr 15, 2004

Check out the Brunton Lite-Tech's (10x42)at the Cabelas web site. I bought a pair a few months ago and I like them. They were on sale for 99.00 + shipping.

BACKOUNTRY · Apr 15, 2004

I bought a pair of Pentax 12x50's for 145$ last year, great optics and light generation in low light conditions. they have a tripod adapter mount and good eye relief. I would recommend them to anyone with a tight budget.LC

JakeH · Apr 16, 2004

I purchsed a Alpen Apex this winter and love them but they run around 400-550, but I know they have some ceeper stuff as well that are very good optics.

One of my buddys just bought a $1500.00 pair of swaroskis (sp) and my Alpen's are just as clear for over a $1000.00 ceaper. Just some food for thought.

Seeya, Jake H