The Nikons are hard to beat in that price range, IMO. Very clear, durable and a great warranty. My brother uses them, I use the Leupold Wind River. Can' t go wrong either way. Unless you want to spend a ton of money you are on the right track.
I got the Nikon ATB' s about a month ago. Great Binocs! Can' t say anything bad about them. I just don' t think there is enough difference for the 800 dollar price difference for the Leupold or other high end glass.
Don' t overlook Pentax. One of the greatest glasses on the market for the price. I finally broke down last year and bought a pair swarvoski 10x42' s and haven' t looked back. Everyone that touchs them immediately fall in love!
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Mathews Switchback & Bowtech Allegiance
Sure-Lock Lethal Weapon - Black Eagle
Gold Tip 3D Pro's
Montec G5
Mathews Rest/Trap Door
Copper John Eagle Release
If you have a K' s merchandise near you, check out the Minolta binocs they carry. I picked up a pair of 8x40 that are as crystal clear as those costing many many more dollars, for $70. I' m not kidding, I thought for sure they were priced wrong, they were so much better than the others from Nikon, etc. They' re a steal.
I just purchased the Wind River Cascade model.
I got them from Bass-Pro for $249.00.
I compared them to Nikon' s and the Bushnell' s.
For me, they were really clear and bright with no edge distortion.
Done deal.
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TC Encore, Excalibur Ecocet 200
Lone Wolf Tree stand
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