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I need a new set of Bino's for the truck. Won't use them for hunting just to stay in the truck. Would like to stay under 800$ if possible. Want 10-12 power with at least a 50mm because I want them as bright as possible. I was considering these but not really sure who makes the best bino's in this price range any help is appreciated!a57a19e14541b06bcc1c2560c88196e2.png

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If you are willing to spend that type of coin on great glass, I honestly don't think you'd see much difference in 42's vs 50's.......all better glass does very good in poor lighting conditions. To me thats the point; all binoculars seem great in a store or at noon, just like scopes; its in the shadows or at poor conditions is when they pay. Big price jump in the high end 50 or 56's and 12 power.

I ended up with some Lieca Trinovid HD 10x42 at your price point, street value, on sale, and internet discount from Cameraland (down on Long Island) early last year after comparing them and some Vortex/ Swarovski/ Zeiss offerings. Also been able to look through others binocs of those brands on more than a few occasions; and they all are very solid in field conditions. Used the 10x42's extensively  for 2 1/2 weeks right into the night and they did very well on a hunt. Traded off with a Swaro 10x42 EL and and the other user came to the same conclusion and we liked both....toss up for light gathering. 

Always been a Swaro fan; but prefered the Liecas for my eye. Short of a spotting scope they are enough glass for my application ,open country spot and stalk hunting, occasional birding.

I'd also check out Cameraland and Eurooptic for deals and/or demo units which can be a more palatable way to upgrade on units that have 100% backing both by sellers and manufacturers. Make phone calls, this stuff is not always on websites and they move inventory when the deals are good.

And yes; I know $50 tasco's are just as good; before someone says its crazy money to spend on glass blah blah blah.

 

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Personally I wouldn't want anything over 10x...........50mm is fine, they'll surely gather plenty of light. 

Lots of great choices in high end glass these days.  I've had a bunch of Swarovski and Leica glass over the past 25 years and have whittled it down to my two current pair, both 8x.  I have Swarovski 8x32EL's and Leica Ultravid (neither pair is HD)  and if I had to choose only one, it'd be the Ultravids.

For the truck I have a pair of Bushnell Legend 8x42 IIRC.  Not bad for the coin.........although, Dinsadale had some Nikon Monarch glass that I liked even better than the Bushnell's.

Keep us posted........

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I have a pair of 8X40 Steiner's that I have had for years. They have pretty much found a home in the boat. I would like a little more than 8X so I figured the step to 12 would make sense but if 10 is the way to go that's what I'll start looking at.

If 40mm is enough then I'll look there as well. I just figured bigger was better and I'll never be carrying them other than maybe on the wheeler once in a while.

Thanks for all the help guys, I forgot mine in the boat and my brother and I went for a ride looking for deer and I had to use his redfields and they were awful. I think he payed 200$ for them.


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14 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Personally I wouldn't want anything over 10x...........50mm is fine, they'll surely gather plenty of light. 

Lots of great choices in high end glass these days.  I've had a bunch of Swarovski and Leica glass over the past 25 years and have whittled it down to my two current pair, both 8x.  I have Swarovski 8x32EL's and Leica Ultravid (neither pair is HD)  and if I had to choose only one, it'd be the Ultravids.

For the truck I have a pair of Bushnell Legend 8x42 IIRC.  Not bad for the coin.........although, Dinsadale had some Nikon Monarch glass that I liked even better than the Bushnell's.

Keep us posted........

If someone asked the question for solid glass under $300; I'd still suggest those Nikon's right out the gate. Still use them, sitting here right on the window sill,and are often in the truck. 

Carry a set of Swarovski 8x30's for everyday stand/ still hunting. Super light and ergonomic.

Bought those used for a very good price off a forum and that is also a terrific way to upgrade at a more modest price point. All the good makes stand behind product even for second owners and often folks send them in for factory once overs before selling. Mine had the receipt and work order right in the box (paid nothing for a cleaning and new eye cups)

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My buddy has a pair of Leica 8x50 Trinivoids that he uses for spotting deer in the field from his truck. They are great but big!!  You wouldn't want to schlep them around your neck for long!!  For awhile I was watching for some 8x56 glasses for him but I don't think he cares as much anymore.  

 

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8 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:

I have a pair of 8X40 Steiner's that I have had for years. They have pretty much found a home in the boat. I would like a little more than 8X so I figured the step to 12 would make sense but if 10 is the way to go that's what I'll start looking at.

 

Most folks agree that at over 10x its hard to hold steady without a rest; but truck window would work good, 12x maybe harder to free hold for you without the shakes. Drives me crazy having tried that for longer periods.

 

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I've got two sets of 10x42 Nikon Monarchs and a set of 8x30 Leupold Yosemite BX-1. I love the Monarchs but they were a bit bulky to be carrying around bowhunting all of the time, if I were hunting fields or clear-cuts then I'd have them on me but for the typical thick growth I bowhunt I wanted something slightly smaller. I bought the Leupold Yosemite BX-1 last fall in 8x30, they're closer to what I want but quite honestly they are still bulkier than I'd like them to be. But all in all they're both good optics, I don't hunt open places much so I opt for the 8x30's most times.

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On 8/6/2017 at 0:00 AM, Buckmaster7600 said:

Sounds like I should stick with 10X. Thanks for the help guys, I'll let you guys know what I decide.,


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If you aren't going to be carrying them and only using in the vehicle have you considered just using a spotting scope? 

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10 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:


Yes I have one and never use it, it works great out of the drivers window but I can't hold it steady enough out the passenger window or on the wheeler.


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Yeah. That's a bear. I have a window mount that has a quick disconnect and i bought a spare mount for my collapsible leg camera tripod. I set the tripod on the passenger seat and us the clamp on the driver window.  I am so left eye dominant I can barely look through binoculars with both eyes...lol

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23 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:


Yes I have one and never use it, it works great out of the drivers window but I can't hold it steady enough out the passenger window or on the wheeler.


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get the patent going Buckmaster. a window mount that can be used to look out both windows. 

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Yeah. That's a bear. I have a window mount that has a quick disconnect and i bought a spare mount for my collapsible leg camera tripod. I set the tripod on the passenger seat and us the clamp on the driver window.  I am so left eye dominant I can barely look through binoculars with both eyes...lol

I have the same issue being left eye dominant, I tried a tripod for the center console but never really liked it.


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3 hours ago, Culvercreek hunt club said:

Yeah. That's a bear. I have a window mount that has a quick disconnect and i bought a spare mount for my collapsible leg camera tripod. I set the tripod on the passenger seat and us the clamp on the driver window.  I am so left eye dominant I can barely look through binoculars with both eyes...lol

make a clamp to go off of the passenger seat headrest

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14 minutes ago, vizslas said:

If I am in the truck well more than likley I will pull up the scope. Cause I might be shooting.

There ya go!

That's the spirit,  if you can't ID a critter at a distance with the naked eye, use your scope.  Heck you might just get a shot!

Jeezzzz, what if it's a human?    Nawww, can't happen.............

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They doent shoot bullets or keep me warm so I find them useless.$800 thats a lot of coin for a shiny trinket.I use my range finder.If I am in the truck well more than likley I will pull up the scope. Cause I might be shooting.


Cool, I guess?

I'm 30 years old, own my own house, own over 100 acres, I don't smoke, a 6pack of cheap beer lasts me weeks, I have a good job and I don't owe a sole so much as a penny because I am completely debt free. 800$ on a so called "trinket" is money well spent in my opinion.


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