Binocular advice ...500 buck range

[Sandhog308]

I have a older brother gift me some weapons a few weeks ago. Nothing special , but totally unexpected.

I have a pair of 10x42 Swarovskis’ that he/we used at a college football game. Blew him and his failing eyesight away

I want to get him some good quality (for the price ) binoculars
Anyone have any in the $500 or a tad over favorite ?
Vortex ....Leupold ....Nikon ?? Not being cheap per se , and I know the “you get what you pay for” regarding optics.

They would be used for sporting events or birding.
Thanks in advance!

Happy Veterans Day to all my brothers

 

[gr8fuldoug]

As a long standing supporting vendor on this forum it would be our pleasure to discuss options and special opportunities with you. Please give us a call, 516-217-1000, if you have a few minutes

 

[Sandhog308]

As a long standing supporting vendor on this forum it would be our pleasure to discuss options and special opportunities with you. Please give us a call, 516-217-1000, if you have a few minutes

Thanks and 10-4 !

I have seen you on SH and I will be getting ahold you soon.
Out of pocket now .....and driving on I-40

Appreciate the reply !

 

[Hobo Hilton]

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[db2000]

Leupold BX-4 pro guide or BX-5 Santiam. Look in the PX for them used. Costs $20 to buy or sell in there. Either are very good with the BX-5 being great. Not Swaro EL but really clear, edge to edge and bright in lower light. Look at reviews and you’ll see. Completely waterproof also.

 

[CK1.0]

Look at the mid-priced Kowa binos…

I have a pair, and when we all share or get on whatever glass is closest at matches, I don’t notice much, if any, difference between the Kowa’s or $$$ Swaro’s. The difference is there, but it’s less than one might think, and no one ever cares.

 

[Sandhog308]

Look at the mid-priced Kowa binos…

I have a pair, and when we all share or get on whatever glass is closest at matches, I don’t notice much, if any, difference between the Kowa’s or $$$ Swaro’s. The difference is there, but it’s less than one might think, and no one ever cares.

Hooked up with Doug at Camaraland , going with some Kowa BD ll with XD lens.
Easy to purchase , awesome price ! Know my brother will enjoy them.
Thanks Doug

 

[Averageman]

The Meopta Meopro 8x42 HD. its the best/cheap bino.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

The Meopta Meopro 8x42 HD. its the best/cheap bino.

Discontinued last year

 

[flyfisher117]

Definitely hit up gr8fuldoug. That will help you stretch the dollar a bit more.

I just got a pair of Leupold BX4 Pro guides. After using them side by side to the Viper HDs, outdoors, my eyeballs like the leupold just a tad more.

I will say I don't care for the amount of distortion on the edges of the leupolds. But it seems like there are going compromises in that price range.