Budget range finding binos?

[Docholiday82]

Best RF binoculars for the money?? Sub $800 if possible. Let me know what you think!

 

[BluMtn]

Why not just buy a standalone range finder? for $800 I don't think you will find much reliability, but then again, I was once proven wrong by my wife.

 

[Docholiday82]

Why not just buy a standalone range finder? for $800 I don't think you will find much reliability, but then again, I was once proven wrong by my wife.

I am currently running both bino and RF. Trying to limit the amount of stuff I have to carry/manger as we hike alot during hunts.

 

[BluMtn]

So do I. The problem in my opinion, is with a combo system like you want if the range finder portion goes bellyup, now your packing a boat anchor for nothing. Plus, and I will be corrected if I am wrong, is the rangefinder portion of the bino somewhat degrades the viewing portion of the glass. You are already starting at the lower tier of glass and now want to degrade it even more. I will admit that my experience is limited in this area so someone else can chime in a correct me if I am off base.

 

[Scottyboy]

I don’t have any firsthand experience with, but the sig canyon can be had for that price range. I’m also not certain if they are the best at this price point, I would however likely roll the dice on them

 

[Truck24hr]

I've got the Hawke RF 8x42's and they have been excellent, though heavy.

@gr8fuldoug should have some good suggestions

 

[Ethan Parry]

I’ve heard good things about GPO products. You might be able to find them on sale at or close to that price point.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

As a long standing supporting vendor here it's always our pleasure to assist the members here. Please feel free to give us a call, 516-217-1000, so we can assist you personally with different available options and special opportunities .
Always better to support a family owned business rather than big box plus we help keep the lights on here on RS as well as other forums.

 

[TexasScout]

AA Optics has refurbished Vortex Fury’s for $825.

 

[NVUplandHunter]

if you dont have a bino rig that has a rangefinder pouch on it i highly recommend one. they really dont take up that much room and then you dont have to spend $800 on something you already have.

 

[Duh]

I’d try to get used vortex Furrys ABs for that price. I use the Furry ABs now and they work well. Not the fastest data return but it’s still better than using a stand alone and a phone app.