Best binos around the $250-$300 range?

[romad97]

In your opinion, what are the best binos for around the $250-$300 range?

 

[lloydsmale]

if I had 300 bucks to spend id contact doug at cameraland and ask him what he had deals on. You can usually find a closeout of dealer sample at half price or at least at a bargin price and get a lot more glass for your 300 bucks.

 

[dmj]

My Son and Brother both have a pair of the nikon monarch 10 power binos. They do seem to be pretty good. Not saying they are the best, but the best I've been around for the 200 - 300 range. Don't know if this helps. Good luck

 

[nateisw]

I bought the Bushnell Lengend Ultra HDs in that price range, plus Bushnell had a rebate on them at the time. I can't say if they're "the best" but I am happy with them. I will probably upgrade eventually, but I should get several years of use out of these. The clarity on these binos exceeds that of my Bushnell Elite 4200 rifle scope to my eyes.

 

[nateisw]

if I had 300 bucks to spend id contact doug at cameraland and ask him what he had deals on. You can usually find a closeout of dealer sample at half price or at least at a bargin price and get a lot more glass for your 300 bucks.

Also, as Lloydsmale pointed out, you could always ask a trusted vendor, such as cameraland for their advice. I call and spoke to them before purchasing a camera for my wife as a gift (a Nikon J1 a few years back)and also ordered a Vortex Strikefire as a Christmas gift for my friend and their customer service is excellent.

 

[ntg]

I have a pair of Bushnell Lengend Ultra HDs s well. Very good for that price range IMO.

 

[lloydsmale]

I had a pair of monarch myself that I used for a truck set. they were pretty good glass for not much money. dad tried them one day and layed claim to them. I replaced them with a set of Steiner predators and don't think there a lick better.

My Son and Brother both have a pair of the nikon monarch 10 power binos. They do seem to be pretty good. Not saying they are the best, but the best I've been around for the 200 - 300 range. Don't know if this helps. Good luck