Hunting Binocs
#1
Hunting Binocs
I am in the market for a pair of binocs used mainly in wooded terrain and occasional open fields roughly 400yrds or so. I have been doin some reading and picked a few that I think will do what I need. Please give me opinions if you can.
Since in the woods I am thinking about an 8x42 rather than the 10x42. I am looking to spend between 300-400 on this pair.
The 2 that I really have noticed are the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 and Leupold Mojave 8x42. Anyone use either of these two models and have any info???
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#2
Join Date: Dec 2007
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RE: Hunting Binocs
ORIGINAL: Test81
I am in the market for a pair of binocs used mainly in wooded terrain and occasional open fields roughly 400yrds or so. I have been doin some reading and picked a few that I think will do what I need. Please give me opinions if you can.
Since in the woods I am thinking about an 8x42 rather than the 10x42. I am looking to spend between 300-400 on this pair.
The 2 that I really have noticed are the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 and Leupold Mojave 8x42. Anyone use either of these two models and have any info???
I am in the market for a pair of binocs used mainly in wooded terrain and occasional open fields roughly 400yrds or so. I have been doin some reading and picked a few that I think will do what I need. Please give me opinions if you can.
Since in the woods I am thinking about an 8x42 rather than the 10x42. I am looking to spend between 300-400 on this pair.
The 2 that I really have noticed are the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 and Leupold Mojave 8x42. Anyone use either of these two models and have any info???
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
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RE: Hunting Binocs
I don't know how old you are, but trust me the 10x42 are not too powerful, and they focus right dow, I have the monarch atb's also and I love them. my buddy has some8 power steiners and i think he wishes he went stronger
#6
RE: Hunting Binocs
I just got the nikon monarch dream season 8x36. Haven't had a chance to use them hunting yet but they have impressed me so far. They are nice and compact but still plenty bright and clear. I got them primarily for bow hunting in wooded areas, so i didn't feel i needed bigger objectives or more magnification. Check around online, you can buy reconditioned binos (nikon does reconditioning and guarantees it) for very cheap. I got mine off ebay and i think i paid $160 for them, they retail at over $300.
#7
RE: Hunting Binocs
I bought the Vortex Diamondbacks10X40 online for $149 with the nice harness. They have the BaK4 prisms like the "high end" glasses...fully coated lenses. Comes with a hard case too. VIP Waranty can't be beat!!!
I bought these for my trip to Alaska and several people with top of the line glass couldn't believe how nice they were.
I bought these for my trip to Alaska and several people with top of the line glass couldn't believe how nice they were.
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,526
RE: Hunting Binocs
The Nikon Monarch ATB's are one of the best buys out there for the mid/low priced bino's. I do not have any experience with the Leupold Mojaves, but you might take a look at the Leupold Cascades. I have a pair in 10x42 and I would rate them as good as the Nikon Monarchs.
#10
RE: Hunting Binocs
thanks everyone for your thoughts. I shoot quite alot of 3D and you are not allowed anything over an 8x. I tried the atbs out this weekend at a shoot and they seemed to work perfect for what I need. I am looking online right now to pick a pair up.
Do you go to Nikon's site to find a reconditioned supplier???
Do you go to Nikon's site to find a reconditioned supplier???
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