Mid tier ranging binoculars

[hangunnr]

Looking to get into a ranging binoc. I’d like to keep the price under $1200 or so. All I require is decent optical clarity and the ability to range coyote size game out to 500. I’d like no more than 10x as they’ll be used more for bow hunting than rifle hunting. Am I better off buying a higher end used unit or lower tier new? Leica, Zeiss and Swaro used to be the go to…at least in the small world I occupy.

I see Leupold, Sig and Vortex all have offerings in this range but would like some real world input as boobtube “reviews” are less than desirable.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the GPO Rangeguides. Quality units and with the current sale pricing a fantastic way to go

 

[db2000]

First decide if you need an onboard ballistics calculator (like Applied Ballistics) or ability to communicate with a Kestrel. If not, there’s a lot of options out there and can save you a considerable amount of money.
Performance in rain and fog is also a consideration. For example, Sig Kilo 10K performed significantly better than the Vortex Fury in those environments during a couple really well reported reviews online. Others have agreed. Sig also had a blue tint through the lens that bugged the shit out of some people and didn’t seem to bother others. Leica was plagued with Bluetooth issues early on. Good luck and I’m sure Doug could talk with you if you call.

 

[hangunnr]

I’m pretty much low speed these days so not needing it to communicate with any device. Compensation for angle is required but other than that basic rangefinder/bino function is what I’m after.

I was looking at units on CLNY when Doug posted….