Binoculars

[River-Runner]

I'm looking for a new set of binoculars. I would like to spend less than $100. I am looking for an all purpose binocular that i would use for duck hunting turkey hunting and deer hunting. What would you all recommend?

[Jmnhunter]

i got some bushnells this summer and like them alot so far! http://www.cabelas.com/p-0028431711287a.shtml

good reviews

[jigging-matt]

I bought a new set of Bushnells also and really like them so far. I also looked at some Barska's and thought they were pretty nice to.

[Tom7227]

I recommend that you wait until you can spend more. I would look for a set of Steiner's for about $225-250. The light gathering capability is what differentiates one set from another. Read some articles about binoculars and then make your decision.

[huntnfish]

I have a pair of Bushnell trophy's that work enough for me. I paid about 130 for them but I saw the same pair on sale at Gander this week for 120. I saw them at Cabelas in Rogers about a month ago for 100.

[gunmunky]

I bought a set of Alpens on a whim and was so impressed that I bought another pair to leave on the ATV and I also picked up a scope. I have several leupolds and you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference in most cases.

[LoonASea]

I would check sprtsmans guide for Steiners ,,,as stated the light gathering capablity is awesome and you focus them for your eyes and never have to make adjustments again ,,,armor coated military grade optics ,,,I couldnt be happier with mine

LAS

[InTheNorthwoods]

I would save my $100 and get a really cheap pair for now. They won't be much worse than the $100 price range bino's and they will last just as long. Then save your money up and get yourself a nicer pair when you have the money. Good bino's can last you a lifetime and will be much more enjoyable to use.

[big drift]

Minox better glass then the big 3 euros, at a lower price. They flat out perform other glass.

Minox is a company under new management looking to take away the big 3 euro market. I really like the 8x42 for an all round pair.

As you look around you can find them from 150 to 250 at online sites.

[icehousebob]

I have a pair of 8X30 Steiners that I don't leave home without. My theory is to buy the best pair you can't afford. I had several cheaper pairs before that were a waste of cash. My wife wanted a pair for bird watching a few years ago and I bought her a $100 pair of Nikons. For the bucks, they're good glass.

[jeffreyd]

or save for a long time and buy a pair of 10x42 el's from swarovski