Vortex Diamondback HD 12x50 vs Leupold BX-2 Alpine 12x52

[ChrisAU]

Looking for a 12x50ish Bino for whitetail hunting long powerlines and big fields. Trying to stay under $300, anyone used both of these? Or have an alternative to suggest?

 

[ncstewart]

I would go used razors or vipers personally. I prefer 8s for whitetails and the best glass I can afford. I really liked the meopta meostar 10s but I always have to try something new. And very happy with 8 razors. 12s are very hard to handhold for me. I definitely like the 12 on tripod out west but without a tripod no thanks for me. Just my opinion.
I bought my razor 8s for $400. Body was rough but glass was fine. Sent back to vortex and had them serviced. Good as new. That over 300 I know but vipers should be around that price and they will be better than diamondbacks.


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[ChrisAU]

Just looking for something to help distinguish slick heads from button bucks in full daylight once I have already seen them. Not trying to pick deer out of brush or look long distances.

 

[ncstewart]

In that case 12 diamondbacks will be fine I’m sure if you can handhold them. I would still go 10 tho cause you not gonna see bumps on a deers head at 400 yards plus anyway. You gonna be looking for body type and length of face to tell if it’s a button or doe.


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[ncstewart]

Vortex diamondback 10 go on sell pretty often for like 150


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