Binos Recommendations

[MrBaRnEs2u]

After a pair of bios just for occasional deer stalking. Budget around £500 max....
What do you recommend?
Thank you in advance
David.

 

[sy247]

Vortex Viper HD 8x42

There is a pair for sale in the classifieds at the moment

Sold: - Bino,s

VORTEX VIPERS 8 X 42 H D BINO,S CARRY CASE LIFETIME WARRANTY IN BOX VERY GOOD CONDITION GLASS CLEAR ETC. £400.

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

 

[long_range_rob]

Second hand Swarovski.

 

[sy247]

Second hand Swarovski.

Also a great choice if the OP can get a pair within budget.

Cleyspy have a pair of Swarovski 10 x 42 EL for £650 but that might be too much magnification, depending on requirements.

USED Swarovski EL 10x42 WB - 12339 | Buy Online at CleySpy

The quality USED Swarovski EL 10x42 WB - 12339 is available from CleySpy with a wide range of accessories (other filter)- buy online at fantastic prices

www.cleyspy.co.uk

 

[baguio]

Second hand Leica's, Zeiss, Swarovskis or ones of that ilk. I have an old pair of Leica 7X42BN that I have tested at last light against my Swaro RF TAs and there's nothing between them. Those binos at #4 will be amazing and especially given the Swaro warranty.

 

[nun_hunter]

Vortex Viper HD 8x42

There is a pair for sale in the classifieds at the moment

Sold: - Bino,s

VORTEX VIPERS 8 X 42 H D BINO,S CARRY CASE LIFETIME WARRANTY IN BOX VERY GOOD CONDITION GLASS CLEAR ETC. £400.

www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk

I have used the Viper HD next to the Diamondbacks and although the Viper HDs had a more detailed image I found using them for more than a couple of minutes gave me a bit of eye strain. They were good at picking out contrast between different colours such as signs writing but I found them harder to pick out details such as deer against woodland.

I was all set on the Vipers but stuck with the Diamondbacks in the end so it's definitely worth narrowing your choice down to a few sets and then comparing how your own eyes find them.

 

[GGG]

If you can find them, Zeiss BGAT 7x42 T*P*

 

[MrBaRnEs2u]

Thank you for the replies. Will keep looking to see what I can find based on your recommendations.

 

[Cyres]

There was a pair of Geovids for sale on here for £800. Bargin of the year.
D

 

[tozzybum]

Have a look at Mclouds of Tain on the,Internet, purveyors of much second hand brand name optics.
And a site member as well atb