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Best sub $250 binoculars? #16052019 05/03/21 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 97 Nashville, TN L loneguitar OP Campfire Greenhorn OP loneguitar Campfire Greenhorn L Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 97 Nashville, TN Looking for a new set of binos. Any recommendations under or around $250?

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16052026 05/03/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 8x32, 8x42 or 10x42 or ??? Last edited by 338rcm; 05/03/21.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16052287 05/03/21 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 97 Nashville, TN L loneguitar OP Campfire Greenhorn OP loneguitar Campfire Greenhorn L Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 97 Nashville, TN Probably 10x42

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16052298 05/03/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Last edited by 338rcm; 05/03/21.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? 338rcm #16052557 05/03/21 Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,184 Alabama W Wesley2 Campfire Regular Wesley2 Campfire Regular W Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,184 Alabama Originally Posted by 338rcm These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Linky no worky.....actually it isn't even a link when i view it.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16052649 05/03/21 Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,799 Meridian, ID Bater Campfire Regular Bater Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,799 Meridian, ID Pretty tough to beat Vortex Diamondbacks in that price range 100% Public land DIY!

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? Wesley2 #16052652 05/03/21 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,548 G Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter Gringo Loco Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 8,548 Originally Posted by Wesley2 Originally Posted by 338rcm These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Linky no worky.....actually it isn't even a link when i view it. Worked for me. But here it is as a link: Kenko OP 8x42 DH Mark II Waterproof Binoculars #211 - ebay

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? Bater #16053051 05/04/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado Originally Posted by Bater Pretty tough to beat Vortex Diamondbacks in that price range They are made in China, if that matters (it should matter to everyone!)

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16053065 05/04/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,819 G gunswizard Campfire Ranger gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,819 I've owned Leupold and Kahles and while they're undoubtedly fine binoculars I'm well satisfied with the Bushnells that I'm currently using.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? Bater #16053187 05/04/21 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 1 16bore Campfire Ranger 16bore Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,927 Originally Posted by Bater Pretty tough to beat Vortex Diamondbacks in that price range This.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16053511 05/04/21 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 O Overkill45 Campfire Regular Overkill45 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 Sightron SII Blue Sky made in the Philippines by Kenko. About $220 for the 10x32 and about $300 for the 10x42 HD.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? 338rcm #16053552 05/04/21 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 O Overkill45 Campfire Regular Overkill45 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 Originally Posted by 338rcm These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Pretty sure those are made in the Philippines also.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16053598 05/04/21 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,352 northern new york DANNYL Campfire Tracker DANNYL Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,352 northern new york I bought a pair of 8x42 Steiner predator from here in the classified last year and they are great and paid under $200

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16053633 05/04/21 Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 O Overkill45 Campfire Regular Overkill45 Campfire Regular O Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 947 Here is a set of the Sightron SIII series. Im fairly certain SIIIs are made in Japan. 10x32 for about $250 https://www.amazon.com/Sightron-25164-Binoculars-10x32mm-Rubber/dp/B012W7YND8

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? Wesley2 #16053733 05/04/21 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,560 Likes: 17 Metairie, LA PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger PaulBarnard Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 26,560 Likes: 17 Metairie, LA Originally Posted by Wesley2 Originally Posted by 338rcm These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Linky no worky.....actually it isn't even a link when i view it. This site doesn't play well with hotlinks. Highlight, right click and go to URL works though.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? Overkill45 #16053951 05/04/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado Originally Posted by Overkill45 Originally Posted by 338rcm These are 8x42 but a high quality Japanese made binocular, A little over budget but has make offer option https://www.ebay.com/itm/143945384251?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Pretty sure those are made in the Philippines also. I emailed Robert's camera and confirmed " Made in Japan" The ones on Ebay are a different model than the one Overkill posted pic of

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16053979 05/04/21 Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175 M M1Rifle Campfire Member M1Rifle Campfire Member M Joined: Sep 2017 Posts: 175 If you can swing about 30$ more id grab the Monarch 5. Nothing comes close in that price range imho.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? M1Rifle #16053998 05/04/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado Originally Posted by MidBore338 If you can swing about 30$ more id grab the Monarch 5. Nothing comes close in that price range imho. They are made in China

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? loneguitar #16054054 05/04/21 Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,379 Old Bethpage NY gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter gr8fuldoug Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 13,379 Old Bethpage NY How about a usedbut in 100% condition, Nikon Monarch 8.5x56, camo, Made in Japan with caps (I'll find a strap around here for you too) for $199.99 shipped. Call me or Neil if you're interested 516-217-1000 Doug @ Camera Land [email protected] http://www.cameralandny.com 516-217-1000 Thanks for the support.

Re: Best sub $250 binoculars? gr8fuldoug #16054063 05/04/21 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,121 colorado Originally Posted by gr8fuldoug How about a usedbut in 100% condition, Nikon Monarch 8.5x56, camo, Made in Japan with caps (I'll find a strap around here for you too) for $199.99 shipped. Call me or Neil if you're interested 516-217-1000 Deal of the Day!!!