Best Sub $1,000 Bino's. SigZulu6-Vortex RazorHD/UHD-others??

[JJ_whitetailhunter]

I'm looking for opinions on what would be your go to glass for 1,000 or less. I've been looking at the Sig Zulu 6 12x42 IS or picking up a lightly used pair of Vortex Razor HD or UHD. I'm curious to see what people might say from actual field experience with these vs just what I can read online. I currently run Viper 12x50's. Any insight is appreciated! Or if something else would be a better choice??

 

[kevingm1987]

Nikon Monarch HG 10x42

 

[LCguy]

Nikon is by far the best glass for the Money. I have a pair of 10x Prostaff 7s that I've had for years that I always gravitate back to. Maven C series is pretty impressive as well for the money.

 

[Alpine4x4]

The Sigs will be comparable to your Vipers in glass quality, but the IS really makes them shine. I love mine and hardly ever grab my SLC's now unless I know I will be sitting on a tripod.

 

[PA Mnt Hntr]

Tract Toric binos are excellent for a fraction of the price of other premium brands. Durable, made of high quality materials and amazing in low light.

 

[TylerDurden3]

I recently got a pair of Tract Torics and they are pretty awesome for the money. Clear and the armor is really beefy. The Mavens I have seem a little more refined, but more fragile at the same time. Plenty of used Mavens on here at the moment.

 

[Buglebrush]

Razor UHD used or refurbished for less than $1k are absolutely unbeatable at that price point.

 

[PVHunter]

I like my Zeiss Conquest HD 8x42s (also have Swaro SLC 10s, Meopta 15s for comparison).

 

[JGRaider]

Razor UHD used or refurbished for less than $1k are absolutely unbeatable at that price point.

Agreed. I definitely wouldn't choose the battery powered Zulu anything.

 

[Rugger7622]

I have a set of Monarch's for sale in the classified right now - great glass.

 

[JJ_whitetailhunter]

Agreed. I definitely wouldn't choose the battery powered Zulu anything.

Just because they have batteries or what?

 

[JGRaider]

FOV is terrible, ergonomics are as well. If/when electronics give out your left with a big zero.

 

[scottbot]

FOV is terrible, ergonomics are as well. If/when electronics give out your left with a big zero.

This doesn’t help if the optic breaks on the hunt but Sig now has an “infinite” guarantee like vortex provides. If the binos break they will fix or replace them for free.

 

[tony]

Really like my Kowa BD2s
Maven as well would be worth a look

 

[Hoodie]

Opticron Aurora. Go to birdforum and read the reviews comparing them to the Zeiss SFL and Leica Noctovid.

I love the Nikon MHG, but the Aurora is better optically. If not that, then something in the Maven B series. I really like the 9x45 B2 but it's a little heavy.

 

[handwerk]

I'll add the Leica Trinovids.

 

[kkp005]

Get these from Kowa Genesis @gr8fuldoug … Absolutely alpha glass optic for a great price

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[go4thegusto]

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• go4thegusto

These!

 

[Bater]

Upgraded from Vortex Diamondbacks to Razor 10x42’s a few years back and have never been too impressed. Looking hard at Zeiss HDX or Maven B1.2’s myself

 

[Dos XX]

Kowa Genesis.