I the market for new ML scope and 10x42 binocs
 

I am ready to upgrade my scope on my TC omega from a bushnell 1.75x4 32mm and i am thinking about going to a bushnell ml doa 40mm scope and the Nikon Omega scope. Also my bushnell buckhorn 10x42 binocs broke ths weekend but i have had them for almost 6 years. I wanted to know if anyone has any opinions on any 10x42 binocs in the price range around $100 to $250.

I would get the Nikon Monarch ATB. They are $299 in the stores, but I would bet you could find a pair somewhere online for no more than $250. They are great binos for the money. I have a Nikon Omega 3-9x40 in Realtree camo for $185 TYD if your interested.

Thanks, Rick

dont buy the omega scopes. The 5 inch eye relief is way to unfortable! Get the Leupold Ultimate slam. Much better scope, quality and glass. Trust me.

binos
 

check here for a great deal.http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1104128

If you are still looking, Cabela's has some great Sale Price's on Bino's right now. The Monach ATB's are $269 and are a great bino for the dollar, the Cabela's XT's are another good glass at $219, and for a bit more coin you can get Leupold Mojave's which are a terrific set of optics for $349. Personally I feel they are one of the best buy's in optics.
Another avenue is looking at ZenRay optics which are constructed with the newest ED glass from China whose optical qualities have been compared to some of the finest European alpha glasses costing 4 to 5 times the price.

I have a pair of these Minox's only in 8x42.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62168

http://www.clearlyoptics.com/

If you go to the advanced search in the middle of the left sidebar, you can pick category, manufacturer, and price range and get a good idea what's out there. There's a lot to choose from in that price range.

www.sportsmansguide.com has an optics sale that started today as well.

I would look at the Vortex line. They have some of the best if not the best product for the dollar out there. Their clarity is crisp and clear. Their warranty is second to none. Great value and a very good product.

Well after alot of research and your feedback i think i am going to get a new refield revolution 3x9 40 mm with their accuplex because i dont like the nikon omega bdc or the bushnell trophy DOA. The redfield accuplex is identical to the leupold superslam or whatever it is because i think leupold baught redfield is what it looks like to me on their website. I think im still gonna go with bushnell 10x42 binocs though had good luck with em for almost 6 years till they broke and i really like em.

10x42 Bino Recommendation
 

I know that you have used Bushnell, but they are realiable as you noted. 6 years is great if you use them a lot. I found the Bushnell 130142, Legend 10X42 Binoculars to be of excellent quality. I love the fact that they are waterproof. I found them at http://www.blue-sky-products.com/130142.html for less than $250 with free shipping.

good luck

Suggestion - buy a better pair of binos from a company that offers a lifetime warranty and you won't need to buy "replacement" binos anymore if they break

If you are looking for something around $200.00 I strongly suggest the Vortex Diamondbacks. Amazing glass for 200 bucks with a full lifetime warranty. I have the Pentax DCF-SPs 8X43, which is another step or two up from entry level binos, but they cost about $500 - $600 online. I don't anticipate needing another bino for the rest of my life.

I have a couple of the old Redfield scopes when Redfields were made in Denver, CO, and considered top of the line optics. I don't know anything about the "new" Redfield. If they are a part of Meade Industries or don't offer a lifetime repair or replacement warranty then I wouldn't consider them. That's just me.

Well i cant see paying 200 bucks for binocs thats crazy. I wish i had that kinda money. For what i do the 100 bushnells work just fine. As far as the redfield scope it has same warrenty as the leupolds and it should be here by the end of the week im pumped.

I guess I am a little confused bhtc.

Your original post in this thread asked the following question:

"I wanted to know if anyone has any opinions on any 10x42 binocs in the price range around $100 to $250"

I and others provided some suggestions of binoculars well within this range. Now I read in your last post the following statement:

Well i cant see paying 200 bucks for binocs thats crazy. I wish i had that kinda money. For what i do the 100 bushnells work just fine.

I am asking why you requested recommendations of binos within the 100-250 price point if you believe that paying $200.00 for binos is "crazy".

I assure you, respectfully, that paying 200 bucks for hunting optics is not "crazy". In fact, most people I know (including myself) with a lot of experience in hunting optics consider $200 - $250 to be the entry point for quality binoculars suitable for a lifetime of use in the field. You may not agree with that statement, but that doesn't make it "crazy".

Mouthcaller

At the $200-300 price range glasses will have much better optical qualities than $100 glasses. Plus, from where you started you'll already now have a couple hundred bucks invested in glasses anyway.
Whatever you choose, pick a company that fully stands behind their product. Both Nikon and Vortex warrant their products to the extent tha even if you break them by your own fault, they are covered.

Well over 250 for binocs is nuts if im just gonna hunt whitetails in ohio and maybe central Pa..... There are u a little less offended? I ended up getting the same bushnells and they will work just fine. Also that new redfield scope is nice. Its kinda old school nothing special on it and not all cluttered like the nikon and bushnell ML scopes.

Samplelist.com has a set of ZenRays 10X43 for $289......cant beat that!