What the title asked. Just looking for some reasonable low cost 10x binoculars on the smaller side. Everything I see that’s low cost is fragile junk. And I remember when I was a kid (I’m 40 now) low cost tasco’s were alright so long as you didn’t just drop them on concrete but now everything low cost seems like pure junk.
Suggestions on “decent” but low cost binoculars?
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The lowest I would personally go is the vortex viper line. I have a pair of 12’s and they’re damn good for the money. I don’t have any experience with Athlon or Burris offering to be fair.
Athlons have been really good to me. Super clear glass at a reasonable price. Pick your budget.
I’ve had good experiences with vortex crossfire binos for hunting and looking for birds when fishing.
I don’t know if they make them anymore but I had good luck with redfield rebels. Which were in your $$ limit.
Vortex is a safe bet for cheap binos. Their warranty is best in the business
Otherwise cheaper athlons would be a good bet.
Shop the px here for cheap binos. You can probably get into the next price point and stay within your budget.
If you plan to glass a lot then spend the money on good binos. I have several including the redfield, Athlon ares and Cronus and vortex fury. The more I stepped up in price the longer I could look through them without getting a headache. The redfields no matter how I adjusted I always had to come off the lens after a short period or my eyes would get jacked. But they were $100 and I expected that and they work for the price
Vortex is a safe bet for cheap binos. Their warranty is best in the business
Otherwise cheaper athlons would be a good bet.
Shop the px here for cheap binos. You can probably get into the next price point and stay within your budget.
If you plan to glass a lot then spend the money on good binos. I have several including the redfield, Athlon ares and Cronus and vortex fury. The more I stepped up in price the longer I could look through them without getting a headache. The redfields no matter how I adjusted I always had to come off the lens after a short period or my eyes would get jacked. But they were $100 and I expected that and they work for the price
I am aware that the allure of a new tool at a reasonable cost is strong. The issue is that issues are likely to arise after a few weeks. On that item, I would save your money. Find out where you may see binoculars, such as in a mall, store, etc. Because you will be evaluating instruments with your own eyes and possibly finding a nice pair, you will learn more in that brief time. Or look around more and discover a decent deal for your hard-earned money.
I have a pair of Leupold Alpine HD, they are by no means great but they are good for the money. I would not pick then for all day glassing (western hunting) but for what I do they are perfect.
The last "good" pair I bought were off of Craigslist., old ones Do not remember the brand but they were Japan glass, perfect for banging around.
Do you have .mil discount at europtic or expertvoice? Expert voice has deep discounts on vortex and athlon, which are both very good for the money. Leupold has decent discounts on their website as well.
There's athlon neos g2 hd's on expert voice for 82.50 that I'm sure work very well.
A slight bump up more torwards the max of your budget would be vortex's crossfire HD 10x50s for 156. I bet you those have a nice picture. I hae a pair of vortex diamondback hd 10x42s that are really outstanding (for my eyes) that I bought for 200 bucks a while ago and I love them.
I also have a pair of Leupold 8x25 Rogues that are actually really dam good binos for 69 dollars. I mean really good lol.
Leupold also has a pair of 10x42 Mckenzies for 144 as wel. I bet you those look good as well.
Yup for your use OP a set of Vortex Diamondback or Crossfire will work fine. And as mentioned if out bird watching and you drop them down a cliff side and smash them up they will get you a new set. Can’t beat that VIP.
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