Budget Binos

[Jwill]

I have a elderly father who likes to check out the birds at his feeder and his current binos are junk... So, looking for something that is going to get used at short distances - 10' to 50yds, relatively lightweight, and budget friendly, probably under $200. What say you all? @schmalts

 

[Ben Lamb]

The 8's would fit your bill. I own a pair (now my backup) and they're quality glass for the price.

WAPITI HQ BINOCULARS

Check out http://theronoptics.com! Wapiti HQ series binoculars are you best choice for a full size binocular for a budget under $250

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[hank4elk]

Check out Sierra Trading outlet online. Bet there's some 8x28/30 Steiners that would work perfect,or another quality brand. Mine have gotten tons of use in the 20+ yrs I've had them.

 

[Non-resident Hunter]

Vortex Diamondbacks 8x32
They have the best warranty in the game. Under $200 I believe. I have the 10x42 and they are great.

 

[Washington Hunter]

I would get Kowa 6x30's for around $100. Great binoculars for the price.

 

[Cornell Cowboy]

I second the Vortex Diamondbacks HD in 8x42.

 

[schmalts]

I have a elderly father who likes to check out the birds at his feeder and his current binos are junk... So, looking for something that is going to get used at short distances - 10' to 50yds, relatively lightweight, and budget friendly, probably under $200. What say you all? @schmalts

let me see what I can dig up. You said "lightweight" meaning you want to stay smaller than a 40mm?

 

[wsco3506]

Vortex Diamondbacks 8x32
They have the best warranty in the game. Under $200 I believe. I have the 10x42 and they are great.

I agree. For the money, the vortex diamondbacks are one of the best values available.

 

[schmalts]

Meopta MeoSport 8X25 binoculars

Taken out of the box for a review but never used outdoors. Basically NIB. 155.00 shipped

www.hunttalk.com

These are in the classifieds. 140.00 shipped. For some reason no one wants small binos, I love them for things like turkey hunting

 

[golfer]

I have these for sale if you’d be interested.

Sold

Sold

www.hunttalk.com

 

[morgaj1]

Meopta MeoSport 8X25 binoculars

Taken out of the box for a review but never used outdoors. Basically NIB. 155.00 shipped

www.hunttalk.com

These are in the classifieds. 140.00 shipped. For some reason no one wants small binos, I love them for things like turkey hunting

These would be great.

 

[belshawelk]

Get the ones from Schmalts!

 

[Jwill]

Thanks guys!

And for the record, friends don't let friends buy Vortex...

 

[JGTWI]

I have a pair of 8x32 Leupold BX-3 Mojave’s that I am selling if you are interested in those.

I would kinda like $225 for them though since they are in very nice shape.

 

[fishing4sanity]

The Vortex Diamondback HDs are very good binos, but those Meoptas that schmalts has sound like a great deal.

 

[Cajun in Texas]

I can highly recommend Nikon Monarch ATBs

 

[Missourian]

 

[mountainlaurel3]

Sightron Blue Sky and associated clones. A cult classic of the birder forums.

 

[ammo]

Hey all - jumping on this thread to ask abou budget binos for archery elk season this year. In the past during rifle season we've always been hunting dark timber, occasionally I'd glass on a ridge with my scope but never wanted to carry the extra weight of a separate set of optics. Well, since I don't have a scope this year and I'm guessing the elk are going to be high and possibly more in the open that rifle season, it may behoove me to bring a pair of binos.

Any recs for a light pair (emphasizing light because we go full backpack hunt, no base camp, lots of mileage) that won't break the bank?

 

[Bowhuntrben]

Hey all - jumping on this thread to ask abou budget binos for archery elk season this year. In the past during rifle season we've always been hunting dark timber, occasionally I'd glass on a ridge with my scope but never wanted to carry the extra weight of a separate set of optics. Well, since I don't have a scope this year and I'm guessing the elk are going to be high and possibly more in the open that rifle season, it may behoove me to bring a pair of binos.

Any recs for a light pair (emphasizing light because we go full backpack hunt, no base camp, lots of mileage) that won't break the bank?

I recently bought my 5 year old a pair of Vortex Diamondback HD compact binos. I got him the 8x32. I’m very impressed with them for the price. Very small and lightweight. Makes me want to get another pair for myself.