NON-Chinese 8x42’s

[cmahoney]

Are there any non-Chinese binos around $500 for that I can pick up for my kid?


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[shoeshineman]

I have the Kowa 6x30 & 8x30 porros for my kids. I dont know if they were made by communists, but I would put them up against any $500 (and some more expensive) roofs any day of the week.

 

[cmahoney]

I emailed Kowa already about thier cheap binos.

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[fishsticks]

Maybe Maven? I know they’re made overseas, but might be Japan/Taiwan not China. Worth a look. I’d buy them before many other brands. I have a pair of their B series 8x42 that I really like for a lightweight bino. Those are above your price point but the C model looks to fit the bill. They also have a demo program. While much smaller than other brands I believe they compare favorably when discussing budget optics and at least in my limited experience have been trouble free. That was not my experience with other better known budget brands

 

[cmahoney]

Maybe Maven? I know they’re made overseas, but might be Japan/Taiwan not China. Worth a look. I’d buy them before many other brands. I have a pair of their B series 8x42 that I really like for a lightweight bino. Those are above your price point but the C model looks to fit the bill. They also have a demo program. While much smaller than other brands I believe they compare favorably when discussing budget optics and at least in my limited experience have been trouble free. That was not my experience with other better known budget brands

I looked into them too, the C is for China. I am really trying to buy as much stuff as I can that isn’t from China. I’ll end up spending more but I know my son is going to thrash them.


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[waldo9190]

See if you can find a pair of Sig Zulu 7s.

 

[JStol5]

I have Maven C1s, I believe they are made in the Philippines.

 

[cmahoney]

See if you can find a pair of Sig Zulu 7s.

Where are those made?


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[cmahoney]

I have Maven C1s, I believe they are made in the Philippines.

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[nobody]

I looked into them too, the C is for China. I am really trying to buy as much stuff as I can that isn’t from China. I’ll end up spending more but I know my son is going to thrash them.


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C doesn't stand for China, it stands for Compact.

The C series is made in the Phillipines

C.1 - 8x42 / 10x42 / 12x42

Our C Series Binoculars are dependable, solid, powerful and will deliver when you need it most. Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company C.1 Binoculars here.

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[nobody]

Tract Torics are just over your desired price point, but made in Japan per their website:


https://tractoptics.com/all-products/8x42-binoculars


No experience with Tract, heard mixed things about them, but mostly good reports.

 

[waldo9190]

Where are those made?


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Japan.

 

[cmahoney]

C doesn't stand for China, it stands for Compact.

The C series is made in the Phillipines

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C.1 - 8x42 / 10x42 / 12x42

Our C Series Binoculars are dependable, solid, powerful and will deliver when you need it most. Buy Maven Outdoor Equipment Company C.1 Binoculars here.

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Compact, China and Commie.


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[cmahoney]

Tract Torics are just over your desired price point, but made in Japan per their website:


https://tractoptics.com/all-products/8x42-binoculars


No experience with Tract, heard mixed things about them, but mostly good reports.

Thanks for the heads up, I didn’t even look at those.


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[SIR_34:16]

Leupold bx-4s are in that price range when on sale, and keep an eye on the Tract outlet. Both are good mid price binoculars and are made in Japan.

 

[Schaaf]

Go a little more and get the 8x Conquests in the classifieds.

 

[texasbbq]

Tract Toric 8x42 is the best $500 bino I've ever held (that's used or demo price btw)

 

[cmahoney]

Tract Toric 8x42 is the best $500 bino I've ever held (that's used or demo price btw)

I reached out to them and they confirmed they are made in Japan with Japanese components.


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[cmahoney]

Leupold bx-4s are in that price range when on sale, and keep an eye on the Tract outlet. Both are good mid price binoculars and are made in Japan.

Do you have experience with the leupolds?


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[Dos XX]

BX4's. Japan. Really great binocs. Super great binocs for $500.

BX-4 Pro Guide HD Binoculars 8x42 Roof Shadow Gray

For performance that wont weigh you down on long, backcountry hunts, you need the BX-4 Pro Guide HD binoculars.

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