Binoculars for coyote calling and spotting

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scottkr

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I would be interested in some opinions on replacing my older Tasco binoculars but would need to stay in about the $200 range. What magnifications are typically used?
 
I've got a pair of 10X50, & a pair of 8X42.
Both are Bushnell Perma-Focus (I hate to mess with adjustments).
So, IMHO, they would be a step or two up from your Tasco.

Both are very clear & work well, even in lower-light conditions of dawn/dusk.
The FOV for the 10X is 396ft @ 1000yds.
FOV for the 8X is 341ft @ 1000yds.
And both are parallax free up to about 50ft.

I know, a lot of people don't like Bushies, but for the cost, they normally are pretty good stuff, IMO.
 
I have a pair of Leupold Rogues, 10x50's the 8x would probabbly be more than enough though. I love the glass in them. They are crystal clear!! And in your price range.
 
Find a set of older leupold goldring 9x25 or 10x28 compacts on ebay. Not too big, easy on the neck, and ya don't have to fumble with a focus ring......

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Originally Posted By: huntsman22Find a set of older leupold goldring 9x25 or 10x28 compacts on ebay. Not too big, easy on the neck, and ya don't have to fumble with a focus ring......

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I like medium-size 8X30 to 40 roof prism. I bought a pair of 8X36 from Scheels that were better than the Nikons I returned after just one day. Not sure if you hit the Coralville or Waterloo stores, but the nice thing is a lifetime over the counter warranty if something ever goes wrong with theirs, none of that shipping bs. I've only had mine for 3 years, but really like them and have carried/used them quite a bit. They should be in your $$ range too.
 
Originally Posted By: scottkrI would be interested in some opinions on replacing my older Tasco binoculars but would need to stay in about the $200 range. What magnifications are typically used?

Originally Posted By: daisy2007Take a look at the Vortex Diamondback 10x42
They are in your price range. And you won't be disappointed.

Our most popular bino set for both the deer and predator hunters is the Vortex Diamondback 10x42's.
 
Originally Posted By: K22Originally Posted By: huntsman22Find a set of older leupold goldring 9x25 or 10x28 compacts on ebay. Not too big, easy on the neck, and ya don't have to fumble with a focus ring......

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+2. I've had mine for over 14 years and they are still very clear.
 
I recently decided I needed a new set of binos. I looked through just about every pair at Sportsman's Warehouse. My price range topped out at $300. I liked the vortex diamondbacks but they were a little fuzzy and felt cheap, I really like the vortex vipers but were about $600 so they were out. I tried out some leupolds, bushnells, and nikon's. For the money I felt the Nikon Monarch's were the best in the $300 range, with a $50 rebate it sweetened the pot even more. I got the chance last weekend to side by side compare them to a set of $1600 Lieca's and I had a very hard time telling the two apart. I've really been a fan of nikon's lately, I believe they have the best bang for your buck right now. IMO
 
10x42 Nikon Monarch is what I use, I also have 8x36 Nikon Buckmaster that I gave to my kid when I bought the 10x42. The price is higher than your $200, more like $299 but they are clear and I feel worth the extra $$$$. Good luck on your choice.
 
I have Steiner Predator 8x30's and 10x42's. The 10x's are alot better and gather more light. The 10x's are also roof prism, not porro.
 
+1 on vortex. i have the vipers from 2 years ago and my cousin just bought the 9x36 diamondbacks which i was pretty impressed with. also have a friend with steiners and he likes them.
 
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