Best 10 x 42s for $500 or under

[sivart]

Just cracked a lens on my Swaros. Too close to hunting season to get them repaired in time. Looking for a quick replacement and then have a back up once my swaros get fixed.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Hawke
Meopta
Athlon
Give a call and we will discuss what would be best for you and hook you up

 

[Gear-Reviewer]

Get a pair of Meoptas. They’re the best value and not much behind Swaro... @gr8fuldoug will take great care of you. Btw sending you a pm in a little bit about a Rangefinder Doug.

Thanks

 

[SIontheHunt]

I like my vortex's a good bit and that warranty is not something to overlook. You can find viper hds for less than 5 bills

 

[Mattg1720]

Agree with slon, vortex could be a decent backup

 

[AkMtnRunner]

Nikon Monarch 7 are surprisingly good and can be found for less than $400

 

[AZ SpotStalker]

Do a Maven trial on their highest end and return them after your hunt only paying shipping.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

With today's 2nd day of our 2 Day Sale call us and get either the Meopta Optika 8x42 or 10x42 for only $259.99 shipped

 

[ClearCreek]

Just cracked a lens on my Swaros. Too close to hunting season to get them repaired in time. Looking for a quick replacement and then have a back up once my swaros get fixed.

Since no one has asked, I will. How did you crack a lens on your Swaros? I would like to know so I can hopefully prevent that from happening to me and mine.

ClearCreek

 

[qwerksc]

Used vipers for $300, extra change for some coffee

 

[2blade]

Leupold bx-4's

 

[hewittja]

I am pretty new to hunting but I picked up a set of Mavens that didn't break the bank and work well for me!

 

[mlgc20]

Leupold bx-4's

This is what I was thinking. Or the Meopta’s from Doug are also a great deal.

 

[sivart]

Found a pair of used Vortex. I'm honestly not sure how i cracked the lens. They were due for new lenses anyway

 

[djr715]

I'd suggest the Meopta Meopro HD 10x42s. I bought a pair of the 8x42's back in May and think they're awesome.

A group of 3 friends and I compared them to a friend's Leupold BX4 10x42s, not exactly an apples to apples comparison, and the consensus was 3-1 in favor of the Meopta's over the BX4's.

I'm not sure how much this has to do with them being lower magnification (8x42s), but the first trip I used them on was a hog hunt back in May and was completely shocked at how bright they were. At 9:10 PM (51 minutes after sunset and no moon) I was still able to clearly ID deer at 100-150 yards away. They were so bright that I felt I'd legitimately be able to count points/field judge bucks at that range so long as they were out in the open and not in the brush.

They're kind of difficult to find on the site, but camerlandny has open box Meopta Meo Pro HD 10x42s for $429. Here's a link:

Product Description

Product Description | Camera Land NY

cameralandny.com

 

[bear run]

Meopro 8x42 are what I bought and I am very happy as my first real good bino purchase. When Meopta Optika line came out for about $300 with ED fluoride glass i picked up 10x42.
10x42 for hunting fields.

 

[lundellhunting7]

I have a set of Nikon HGs I would be right around your price lmk if your interested

 

[Racethesunset]

I have a set of Nikon HGs I would be right around your price lmk if your interested

If these are the newer ones, there is nothing in their price range that is truly competitive.

 

[HntnFsh]

I would have an extremely hard time saying no to those Nikons!

 

[Tahoe1305]

Yup. If dudes going to sell HGs around $500. Buy those.