Viper HD 10x42 Bino

[unfazed]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/vortex-viper-hd-binoculars

For $299 can I do any better for my first pair of hunting bino’s? Even if these aren’t the latest FOV or made in Japan? Seems like a solid price

 

[DawnPatrol]

I wound up with a pair of these, in a warranty exchange. Used them about a year so far, including on an open-country elk hunt. They don’t seem great in low light, but otherwise they don’t suck. Plus the warranty is legit in my experience.

I’m sure other $300 binos are comparable and/or made in the same Chinese factory.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the Hawke Endurance ED's

• Extra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity
• Fully multi-coated optics to produce sharp images
• Focus knob with 1.2 turns — close focus from 6.6ft/2m
• High resolution phase corrected BAK-4 roof prisms
• Lightweight rubber coated mid-size top hinge chassis
• Stay-on lens covers for maximum lens protection
• Twist-up eye cups with position stops for eye relief

 

[Alpine4x4]

I grabbed a pair. They are great for the price. From previous threads Vortex said the optics are the same quality of the new HD just with less FOV. I don't think anything competes for $300 with the Maven C being the next closest. Complaints on the Maven are FOV and the eye cups. I went Vortex.

 

[welkin]

I've used a pair of 10x50 vipers for the last couple years. They're good. The depth of focus is great. This is just my opinion but I have also tried out the nicest binoculars, like swaros and Leica's, which are for sure better, but not 5-8x better to reflect their comparative price.

 

[unfazed]

Thank you guys, feel good about the purchase!

 

[Beendare]

I dumped the set I bought for my son....good warranty ...but thats about it.

For a $300 bino....probably about what a guy would expect....though I would listen to Cameraland.

 

[unfazed]

I dumped the set I bought for my son....good warranty ...but thats about it.

For a $300 bino....probably about what a guy would expect....though I would listen to Cameraland.

What are you liking under $500

 

[Agross]

There’s a pair of maven c1 on here right now for $250. I would go that route in a heartbeat.

 

[Alpine4x4]

Good discussion on the C1 and Vipers and the points made are why I went Vipers. FOV and eye cups are important to me.

Vortex Viper 10x42 vs Maven c1

I just recently started whitetail hunting and I am looking to buy my first binoculars. I think I narrowed it down to these two. The vipers are going on sale at bass pro for 300 And the maven c1 appear to be 350. I am having trouble deciding which to buy. Any help would be appreciated and feel...

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[Geewhiz]

I've used a pair of viper hd 10x42s as my primary binos for 10+ years now and have been super happy with them, especially for what I paid for them. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a pair for that price.