Best binocs for the $

[dhmc03]

Need to replace some binoculars. Don't want junk, but not looking to spend a grand or more either.

Suggestions? Can I find some worthwhile for under 200?

[Nitro1970]

Vortex

[CRM_95]

I have some Nikon's that were about $150. They have been great so far. Got them at Academy.

[HELLRAZOR]

Nikon is working for me paid 300

[Humper]

Vortex Great glass and a top notch warranty. I drove over a pair in my golf cart and vortex replaced without blinking an eye.

[austinRecurve]

Eagle Optics

http://www.eagleoptics.com/binoculars/eagle-optics

[nick123]

Vortex, oculus ( made by vortex for bass pro) Nikon. I would go to a cabelas or bass pro and look through a bunch of them ad go from there.

[Chase This!]

Swift. Awesome glass. These can hang with the best of the best.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/swift-ultra-lite-10x42-waterproof-birding-binoculars-930.html

[Hart8]

Green ring Leupolds.I like em better than my Zeiss glasses.

[systemnt]

PM Arrowsmith... vortex diamondbacks - $200-ish

[grizzman]

I just bought some Redfield Rebel 10X42 binoculars for $100 (sale at Cabelas-Academy price matched) with an additional $25 rebate if purchased through 8/31. I can't afford to spend a lot of money on binocs right now, and the binos are good for the money.

I also have a pair of Pentax 12X50 binos (porro prism) that are amazingly clear. I got these as a 10 year anniversary present at work, but unfortunately they aren't water proof.

[Dusty Britches]

Alpen Optics. hands down. I've converted many Leopold and Nikkon and Swark users.

[RascalArms]

I just bought some Redfield Rebel 10X42 binoculars for $100 (sale at Cabelas-Academy price matched) with an additional $25 rebate if purchased through 8/31. I can't afford to spend a lot of money on binocs right now, and the binos are good for the money.

I also have a pair of Pentax 12X50 binos (porro prism) that are amazingly clear. I got these as a 10 year anniversary present at work, but unfortunately they aren't water proof.

I only use Leupold glass on all of my rifles (except the 22s) but I have the same Pentax PCF WPii 12x50 Binos that I bought several years ago that I am very impressed with. That being said, they are not Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica or Leupold......it is all relevant to your budget. I can only say that I have been extremely pleased and amazed by the clarity of the Pentax for an optic that cost so little. If I recall I think I paid around a buck fiffy for them!

[crash8005]

I am a Nikon fan, hands down. I have switched all of my rifle scopes to Nikon and just got a pair of binoculars. Got them at D i c k 's (had to space it because it kept blocking out the word) Sporting Goods on sale and saved $20 on them.

[grizzman]

I only use Leupold glass on all of my rifles (except the 22s) but I have the same Pentax PCF WPii 12x50 Binos that I bought several years ago that I am very impressed with. That being said, they are not Zeiss, Swarovski, Leica or Leupold......it is all relevant to your budget. I can only say that I have been extremely pleased and amazed by the clarity of the Pentax for an optic that cost so little. If I recall I think I paid around a buck fiffy for them!

Yeah, I have the cheaper Pentax XCF which run anywhere from $70-$100 on the internet. I actually was considering the PCF 12X50, since they are waterproof, until the Redfields went on sale. With that said, the Pentax XCF are fine as long as it isn't raining.