10x40+ Approximately $1k options

[huntingnt]

Are there any other options around this price point other than:
Meopta Meopro
GPO Passion HD
Kowa Prominar
Zeiss HD

Personal experience?

Thanks

 

[mikkel318]

Maven B.2's are great. They are 9x45 and 11x45.

 

[magtech]

Nikon hg, zeiss conquest, tract toric. And the list goes on.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

You’re so close to what you can get used Swaros for it would be crazy not to go that route. There was some 10x42 EL’s just listed here for like $1200 shipped, they’re pre swarovision but better than anything else for that price.

If it absolutely has to be new I’d buy BX4’s for $500 and spend the extra $500 on ammo or beer.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Is there is a reason you have excluded those?

Can always go "further" down the list (from Backwoods Pursuit):

Best Binoculars For Hunting: $1,000 Class​

	Binocular	Weight	FOV	Price
#1	Zeiss Conquest HD	28oz	345ft	$999
#2	GPO Passion HD	29.6oz	336ft	$929
#3	Meopta Meopro Air	29.2oz	360ft	$999
#4	Vortex Razor HD	24.8oz	362ft	$999
#5	Leica Trinovid	25.7oz	339ft	$999
#6	Tract Toric	27oz	341ft	$694
#7	Leupold BX-5 Santium	24.3oz	341ft	$999
#8	Sig Zulu7	26.7oz	341ft	$699
#9	Maven B.1	29.8oz	341ft	$950

 

[Steve O]

Leica Trinovids are fantastic to my eyes at that price point.

 

[eaglemountainman]

Kowa Genesis 10.5X44

 

[Green Bullet]

Vortex Razor HDs. It’s pretty awesome glass. I’ve had good luck with mine.

 

[dave3006]

Where are the Razors made now?

 

[Reed104R]

I think the Razor HD's are made in the Philippines and the UHD's are still made in Japan. Both are outstanding.

 

[Acidbraker]

2nd vote for the kowas. Built like a tank. There is a set in the classifieds for $900.

Or spend more for some used swaros...or spend way less for some Torics. They are all pretty good.

 

[huntingnt]

I do like the Kowas. Between Black Friday and Military discounts I'm trying to get the best bang for the buck

 

[Acidbraker]

The mil discount changes things a little. Knocks the price down on the Vortex, Ziess, GPO. I'm in the same boat. I still went with the Kowa. I also have some Torics in 8x and 12.5x, and some Razor UHD in 8x. The UHD are brighter, the Gennys are close, but just feel better, the Torics don't feel quite as sturdy, but have 98% of the image.

 

[huntingnt]

I think the Kowas it is unless I can find a screaming deal on used Swaros or Noctovids

 

[Gone4Days]

Used swaro SLC’s (HD)

 

[HOT ROD]

Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42 gets my vote for my eyes

 

[Ikmclean]

I picked up the maven B1.2 this season have been very pleased, you have to call them but they offer a military discount

 

[huntingnt]

Never looked throught the Mavens. Where are they made?

 

[Ikmclean]

Never looked throught the Mavens. Where are they made?

The b series are Japanese glass, assembled in Wyoming

 

[Schmitty]

Used 10x42 Swaro SLC's come up at that price point fairly frequently.

I bought mine used for $800 over 10 years ago and have served me very well.

I sent them back to Swarovski a couple of years ago for a checkup and they came back like new.

The Leica Trinovids are built like a brick Sh!thouse, a bit heavy, but great glass as well. I regret selling my 8x42's.