Cheap and cheerful binos

[ca11um]

Hi everyone,

I'm after a cheap and cheerful set of binos, 10×42 or 10×32. It's for friend and Family when they come out for stalk/spot about. Any help appreciated and cheapness is key £100 tops.
Thank you!

 

[Steve29]

I really rate opticron binos as great ‘bang for buck’ at the lower end of the market. I’ve had three pairs and two of them are still going strong. The other set I dropped on some concrete and smashed after about 10 years of owning them. At £90 I just shrugged, threw them in the bin and bought another set the same day.

 

[Kalahari]

Look in your local auctions, the catalogues will be on line.. Often bargains, and it is pretty simple to look through a pair to check them out.

David.

 

[308tikka]

Minox. SGC

 

[dpaterson]

I really rate opticron binos as great ‘bang for buck’ at the lower end of the market. I’ve had three pairs and two of them are still going strong. The other set I dropped on some concrete and smashed after about 10 years of owning them. At £90 I just shrugged, threw them in the bin and bought another set the same day.

Second this. I have a set of 10x42 Opticron binos which live in the truck. They must be 10-12 years old now and still work just as they should. Very good colour and clarity for the price!

 

[Jh1986]

I've been really impressed with my SVBony SV202 bins from AliExpress

Basically on par with Vortex, for £100

 

[tozzybum]

First pair I had ,clear glass not too bulky vfm and not too shabby first and last light

 

[Heym SR20]

Have a look at the Carson brand. They are surprisingly good for the price point. I have used them and ideal for second pair, family, keeping in truck type use. They do a couple of ranges and mostly sell through outdoor type shops rather than hunting emporiums.

 

[sauer]

Can’t vouch for opticron for binos but I have one of their MMS60 spotting scopes and rate it well!
So if can get a look thru their binos be worth a go

Paul

 

[ca11um]

Thank you everyone, bought a set of opticron 10×42 for £80. They should arrive today.

Appreciate the advice
Callum

 

[EDCM]

Keep an eye on Opticswarehouse website they have bargains in their clearance section now and again. I got a pair for a friend, (I cant remember the make) for £100. I couldn't say they were any worse/better than my diamondbacks.