upgrading my binos

[slamdmini]

i currently have bushnell 10x42s and im going to be upgrading them soon. i cant afford $2k-3k, so the top tier glass is out of the question. ive been looking and researching and these are the binos that ive come up with that im interested in that are in my budget:

maven b1
meopta b1 plus
zeiss conquest
leupold bx5
vortex razor

any input, or experience you guys have with these or others you think i should consider would be greatly appreciated.
thanks guys

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Used Swaro SLC’s are in that range as well. Of those you list, I’ve looked through the top two and prefer Meopta. I’d take used SLC’s over both.

 

[SG25]

I would recommend saving until you can afford SLC’s or like mentioned above used ones.

 

[SDbuckmaster]

Get the maven you wont be disappointed

 

[Cheesehead]

was in your shoes a while back

just get SLCs...sure beats buying something else and 5 years later needing to still upgrade

 

[Dwreckers]

Maven all the way! I have buddies that use Swaros and zeiss and they say they can’t tell the difference! Absolutely love my Maven. They are slightly heavier/little bigger than my old leupolds

 

[406LIFE]

Vortex Vipers. Love them. And Vortex customer service is second to none.

 

[MTLabrador]

If you’re spending $1000ish, save the extra for the SLCs....

 

[Pucky Freak]

I got the Maven B2’s recently. They are advertised as “edge to edge clarity”, which I found to NOT be true. While the image is quite flat, there is a thin blurry edge. I found meopta’s to have superior edge clarity. However, I like everything else about the mavens and I would recommend them. Extremely crisp and bright

 

[Cheesehead]

I'd highly recommend listening to the Kifarucast podcast, episodes 47 and 56.

 

[SomeJackassOnAForum]

I have a used set of EL 8.5x42 Swarovisions I'd sell you for $1500 shipped. (2014 vintage, pre Field Pro)

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Buy those ^^^ , just don’t tell your significant other his user name.

 

[golfer]

Save your money until you can afford the SLC's you won't regret it

 

[SomeJackassOnAForum]

Save your money until you can afford the SLC's you won't regret it

They've been disco'd, so he'd be looking to buy used.

 

[Martydog]

My Son just bought the Maven C1 on Cyber Monday for <$250, they are very good, sharp and clear. I too have the Vortex Viper HD 10x42 and love them like 406Life said, you can't beat Vortex Customer service. I tore a rubber lens cap off (my fault) and they sent me a replacement no charge and I had it with-in 3 days (pre Covid mail). I find the SLC heavy and too bulky to carry all day, but then I'm a small guy. There is good glass out there far less than the cost of the SLCs.

 

[golfer]

They've been disco'd, so he'd be looking to buy used.

Nothing wrong with having to buy used SLC's. Again it won't be something the buyer regrets.

 

[SomeJackassOnAForum]

Nothing wrong with having to buy used SLC's. Again it won't be something the buyer regrets.

Nope, people keep them forever. Only reason I'm even considering selling these ELs is because I want to buy a set of NLs and the new EL Range and the wife would murder me otherwise.

 

[slamdmini]

if i buy swaros they would have to be used, so what is the warranty on 2nd hand swaros?

 

[slamdmini]

I'd highly recommend listening to the Kifarucast podcast, episodes 47 and 56.

will do thank you

 

[F250]

Another vote for the Swaros. I sold a rifle I wasn't using much, and rolled the money into a pair of 10 X 42s. One of my wiser decisions.