I've searched and didn't really come up with much. I'm looking for some compact binos that will be durable for the field and run me under $400. I'd prefer under $300, but if the general consensus is that a pair for $380 is the way to go, I could swing it. Also, they need to be something I could get either locally (sporting goods store, gander mountain, cabela's), or have shipped so they arrive by Thursday afternoon. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
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Re: Compact Binos
Under $400 Bushnell, Nikon and Leupold make some decent stuff.
Vortex Vipers are my hands down pick though. Talk to Doug or Scott.
Under $400 Bushnell, Nikon and Leupold make some decent stuff.
Vortex Vipers are my hands down pick though. Talk to Doug or Scott.
Re: Compact Binos
Both Doug and Scott offer the fastest shipping in the industry. Scott is also very supportive of the gun rights crowd (us, LOL).
Cant go wrong with either guy.
Both Doug and Scott offer the fastest shipping in the industry. Scott is also very supportive of the gun rights crowd (us, LOL).
Cant go wrong with either guy.
Re: Compact Binos
If you want really small and really clear then Nikon has some new glass for you. They fit in a pocket and are the best pocket binos I have seen.
My suggestion is don't buy cheap binos. This is one area where you get what you pay for.
If you want really small and really clear then Nikon has some new glass for you. They fit in a pocket and are the best pocket binos I have seen.
My suggestion is don't buy cheap binos. This is one area where you get what you pay for.
Re: Compact Binos
Forgive me, I'm new... who are Doug and Scott? And how do I get a-hold of them?
I was looking at Steiner Predator Pro 8x22 or 10x26. But from what I've looked at, there seems to be a pretty strong distaste for Steiner.
Forgive me, I'm new... who are Doug and Scott? And how do I get a-hold of them?
I was looking at Steiner Predator Pro 8x22 or 10x26. But from what I've looked at, there seems to be a pretty strong distaste for Steiner.
I love my leupold tactical 10x50
Small, tactical... whetever that may mean... and rugged. the MOLLE carry bag is awesome, the mildotreticle is rotating to allow estimation on canted objects or with canted binocs.... and the price is right.VERY VERY SMALL for a 10x50
Highly recommended.
My shooting partner alvaro bought one set and I followed as soon as I tried them.
Ed
Small, tactical... whetever that may mean... and rugged. the MOLLE carry bag is awesome, the mildotreticle is rotating to allow estimation on canted objects or with canted binocs.... and the price is right.VERY VERY SMALL for a 10x50
Highly recommended.
My shooting partner alvaro bought one set and I followed as soon as I tried them.
Ed
Re: Compact Binos
Leica 8x20 trinovid. They go for about $350 regularly on ebay. There are no better compacts.
Leica 8x20 trinovid. They go for about $350 regularly on ebay. There are no better compacts.
Re: Compact Binos
Zeiss 8x20's
leica 8x20's
Vortex Viper 8x32's
That's what I'm looking at right now. The viper's aren't really in the same size class; I really need compact/miniture so I'm leaning toward the 8x20's... thoughts?
Zeiss 8x20's
leica 8x20's
Vortex Viper 8x32's
That's what I'm looking at right now. The viper's aren't really in the same size class; I really need compact/miniture so I'm leaning toward the 8x20's... thoughts?
Re: Compact Binos
If you really need compact/minature then go with the Zeiss. Especially if you get the Victory T compact in your price range, that would be the way to go.
Leica's QC has been way too spotty for my tastes in this last year.
Scott
If you really need compact/minature then go with the Zeiss. Especially if you get the Victory T compact in your price range, that would be the way to go.
Leica's QC has been way too spotty for my tastes in this last year.
Scott
Re: Compact Binos
Ended up ordering the Zeiss 8x20 Victory T from cameraland (price was ridiculously low).
But, I must give Scott high marks for his speedy reply to my e-mail (at 10:30 at night none-the-less), and his honesty in pricing and recommendation. I will certainly be ordering from Scott in the near future!
Ended up ordering the Zeiss 8x20 Victory T from cameraland (price was ridiculously low).
But, I must give Scott high marks for his speedy reply to my e-mail (at 10:30 at night none-the-less), and his honesty in pricing and recommendation. I will certainly be ordering from Scott in the near future!
Re: Compact Binos
I like my Steiner 8X30's. They came from Whatacountry.com and are used Israely military Bino's. He had like new for 175.00 and used good condition for 99.00 just awhile back.
I like my Steiner 8X30's. They came from Whatacountry.com and are used Israely military Bino's. He had like new for 175.00 and used good condition for 99.00 just awhile back.
