Originally Posted by kingston
For a little more $ there was a crazy deal on the Steiner Wildlife XP 8x44, <$500

https://www.steiner-optics.com/binoculars/wildlife-xp-8x44

I bought a set just to see the view. You might find someone who got in on that deal who would sell theirs.

I don’t know where you hunt in PA, but in the mountains, my camp is in Warren Co., I’d prefer a 6-7x. That said, I most often use an 8x42 Leica Ultravid HD Plus, because I haven’t been able to score a deal on the 7x42 of the same.

The Sightron Blue Sky 8x32 is also a great low priced binocular that sells for <$200. https://amzn.to/317uQKR
It’s been around a while and for 50%-100% more $ it would have a lot of competition.

The Tract Toric is another option, but pushing $500, if you find a deal.

I’d consider anything JG recommends without reservations,


If we start talking about upping the budget I'd be VERY curious to look at the Kowa Prominar from Doug for $425:
https://cameralandny.com/shop/kowa-...0134-b5d9-00163e9110c0?variation=1666056


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