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do you guys know what binoculars would fit a newbie like myself? I got my pal not long time ago and I'm almost broke :) so I need to buy something cheap. I'm planning to use 'em for hunting, mostly deer
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Ive used $150.00 Bushnells for the past 25 years and they do the job, but not near as good as better ones with good lenses in them. You can easily spend over $2000.00 for better quality ones. It depends on how far you want to see through them, Mine work ok up to about 400 yards which is more than enough for what I do with them.
It seems binoculars get a lot better when you spend some more money for them.
 
Of all the stuff I drag into the bush to hunt with, the binos are the 2nd least used item (after survival kit). Spot and stalk just isn't an option where I hunt. Most times they're used, it's when there's an interesting bird to look at or something. If you're in Ontario, save your cash, buy something on sale at crappy tire, and put your savings towards other hunting essentials.

My humble opinion.
 
.... Canadian Tire had some Steiners on sale a while ago, for well under your $200 price point. I bought ('had to use a rain check admittedly) a pair of "Steiner Champ 10x26" to throw in my camera bag,and for me, they're great !! .....:d David K
 
Aside from their use in spotting game and route finding, etc, binoculars can relieve some dull times in the woods, esp if you get into bird watching. I would say the current threshold for getting a quality pair is around CAN$ 500. For the best reviews of particular models, go to a birdwatcher's optics site, I'll look for one I have in mind and post if I have it.


Here we go: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=2674

And here: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=2680

These were posted around 2013, but bino models change very slowly.

My personal suggestion is not to go over 8X unless you have a couple thousand to spend. 8X is about the limit for a match of good quality and low price and higher than 8X are going to be very dim in all but bright sunlight.
 
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Those Steiner Binos from CT or WSS are great for the money. Got a set a few years ago, and they've served me well. I have since upgraded to a set of Vortex Viper Binos, and there is no comparison...
 
I live in SK so it is a flat terrain. There isn't too much bush but I only want them to correctly identify big game.
 
kodiakjack said:
Of all the stuff I drag into the bush to hunt with, the binos are the 2nd least used item (after survival kit). Spot and stalk just isn't an option where I hunt. Most times they're used, it's when there's an interesting bird to look at or something. If you're in Ontario, save your cash, buy something on sale at crappy tire, and put your savings towards other hunting essentials.

My humble opinion.
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That sums it up perfectly, I stopped carrying mine years ago, I just use them bow hunting nowadays in the tree stand were its a five minute walk back to my truck.
 
These are a pretty good entry level binocular. Pretty good value at under $150. (Sometimes on sale for $100ish)

BUSHNELL LEGACY WP 8X42 WATERPROOF/FOGPROOF
 
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Look at site sponsor CameraLandNY to get an idea of what is out there and what stuff costs. (And if you see something appropriate, they do ship binoculars to Canada and they have a very good reputation amongst Gunnutz.)
 
Consider used binos. Most people look after them and you could get a good pair of brand name for a
reasonable price
 
Leupold makes a 6x30 that I've wanted to try out for a long time now. It's their BX-1 Yosemite. If you have a bit more cash the BX-3 Mojave should be excellent, if my mom's original Mojaves are any indication.
 
A good rule of thumb for all optics is devide the objective lens size by the magnification to get the exit pupil size it should be above six. The average exit pupil for a normal person is between six and eight mm. Any lower than six is going to give you bad light transition in low light conditions.
 
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