I am looking for a good pair of 10 X 42 binoculars for deer hunting. I would like to limit the price to under $500.00. What would you suggest?

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics2/zenray.pl?page=zenray-zened31043

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics2/zenray.pl?page=zenray-primehd10x42

Vanguard Endeavor EDII. Amazing optics, appears to be solid build quality.

I would say either the Vanguards mentioned above (even the original ed's are a great deal) or Bushnell elite ED (not the e1 model)
Nick

Have you used them much?

Thinking of trying them.

I have not used them much, just fiddling with them at my friend's gun shop where he stocks them. Ergos remind me of the Swarovision. The focus on the one I played around with a few times was a little stiff, but it could very well smooth out over time. It's every bit as well made as the Viper HD, and optics appeared every bit as good, maybe a touch better.

Thanks..Some good reviews and some not so good so been thinking about trying a pair to see.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meopta-Meop..._DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1a031283cd

+1 to the MeoPro HD above. I think I'd make a $500 offer and see what happens.

FWIW:

http://www.allbinos.com/allbinos_ranking-binoculars_ranking-10x42.html

Not mine,

But those kahles 10x42 for $425 on the classifieds are a steal.

They have some interesting rankings.

You might check out the Cornell Lab reviews as well. Download the full review list and the top picks pdf's for lots of info on many binocs. In your price range, the Nikon Monarch 7's have had very good reviews. I checked our a pair last week at a lsg store and am tempted to go that way.

I just picked up a pair of Nikon Monarch 5 10x42. They seemed to fit what need just fine. I only got 30 years out of my last Nikons.

I would recommend the Nikons mentioned, both the
Monarch 5 and 7. They are both very nice and will
serve you well. You can also check out the Zeiss
Terra 10x42.
I have owned and used models of all of these, they
will work well for you.

http://www.adorama.com/PX1043DCF.html

Hard to beat at that price.

Thats a Great Buy There!!

Steiner Predator Pro's are a good bino for the money. We bought my dad a pair from Cameraland when they had them on sale (I think somewhere between 2-250). I wish I would have gotten myself a pair as well. Their site now says 299.

My brother has the Zeiss Terra's. They are ok and have grown on me a little more than the first time I looked through them, but out of the two I would go Steiner and save the money.

I am still kicking around a smaller pair but wonder if anyone has seen or can comment on any of the following brands :

• Carson
• Snypex
• Styrka

Carson has an ED 10x42 for $260ish. Seen only limited reviews but very favorable.

I have been looking hard at this for a while now and my safe bet would be a Monarch 7.

Zen ED3 10x43 (open box from Doug @ Cameraland) or the Vanguard would be my picks.

Good 'uns.

I think i will kill my last post and start a new thread rather than hijack this one.

Vanguard EDII's on sale at Cabelas.com.

I like the older Nikon Monarchs or the newer Monarch 5 or 7 as well. Good clarity and great eye relief if you wear glasses.

If you are still looking....

These are in the classifieds.

Midway has Ziess Terra ED 10X42 roof prism on sale for either $349 0r $449, can't remember which. Got a mailer today from them but left it in my work truck.

John

Edited to add: I checked and it's $399.

My flier shows sale price of $349.99 and then the $50 rebate for a final price of $299.99

It's for the camo model.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/98...ar-roof-prism-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

Zeiss Conquest T 10x42 for $599.

Close to your budget and super quality at this price point. Great glass, lightweight, and durable.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/371392-REG/Zeiss_52_45_10_10x40_T_ABK_Conquest.html

Thanks Whitetail, you're right. I didn't have access to my flier and checked the website instead. Seems like a decent deal.

John

That Midway sale sounds like a super deal, I just ordered a pair!

sale price of $349.99 and then the $50 rebate for a final price of $299.99

Update*

After using the Monarch 5 10x42 for a season, I probably would buy something else. The center is fine, but anywhere else on the lens is not clear. Edge distortion blows. I won't buy another pair unless I can test them outside first.