Rifle Scopes Binos

[223ai]

Guys, I am in need of some help with bino selection. I was hunting in south Texas this weekend, and compared my old soviet military binos to some leica's and some swarovski binos, and was blown away at the difference.

I don't have 1-2k to spend on binos right now, and was thinking of these:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/pentax.pl?page=dcfsp10x50

thoughts? any other options?

 

[MTETM]

Re: Binos

I can recommend the Vortex Viper 10x. I bought a pair for my wife last year. They are very clear and light. The compare very well with my Swaros.. Not as good, but very nice. Sharp, clear bright image.
As I type this, she is using them shooting antelope.
Talk to Scott, see what he has available.

 

[hunter223]

Re: Binos

Call Scott and ask him about Nobilem binocs. www.libertyoptics.com

 

[Phil1]

Re: Binos

10x50 are a little on the large size to carry all day hunting. But you will get used to them. Best for open terrain. I have a pair of small Pentax 'opera' style and they are sharp.

$450 is an attractive price for the demos.

 

[TAC]

Re: Binos

I was on a fairly tight budget when I went looking for binos several years ago and after a lot of research ended up buying the Nikon 8x42 ATB's: Good glass, not too big and not too heavy so you can glass a while without fatigue. Finances are a lot better these days but I still no desire to replace them, they are serving me well.

 

[rmfield]

Re: Binos

Pentax is pretty good glass for the money but I think you would find 40mm object binos more appropriate for hunting. If you want the Leica/Swaro quality, you will have to pay for it.