What's The Best Bino For Prairie Deer Hunting?

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I need a pair of binos that will do everything from help me spot deer in low light bushy conditions to a pair that I can use to spot stuff far away in open farmlands? What do all you prairie deer hunters use and why? What's worked for you and what hasn't? I need some help.
 
I am usually not a great advocate of Tasco products, however, I have an older Japanese made, EXP series, 10 X 42 power binos.

I bought these from a good friend, and sporting goods dealer in Cold Lake.
I have never regretted the purchase, but these of the current Tasco (World Class?) line, are made in China and South Korea now. Not of the same quality.

If I had the money to burn, a Kahles set of binos, would be my first pick.

If not, the BSA Monarch series of binos, (yes they make 10 X 42) was one of the lesser priced options, I once looked seriously at.(500'ish)

EDIT: I just did a google search, and the Nikon Monarch ATB 12x42, look like good quality, for the money.
But I would check out on-line reviews first off.
 
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I have a pair of 8X32 Leica binocs which I really like. I tend to do a lot of hiking, so I like the lighter weight of the 8X32s over 8X42, etc. They still seem very bright to me, but are a little pricey.
 
For a less expensive models it's hard to beat the Nikon Action Extreme binoculars. You need to get the rubber armored ones though.
 
I really like my 8X30 steiner predators. but I don't hunt the prairies with extreme long ranges... they are nice and light and you can carry them around all day and not notice them
 
The two variables with binos are magnification and objective lens. I prefer 10 power binos with 50mm objectives. The magnification will get you in closer, and the objective lens pulls in light to see better. After that iyou choose price, surface covering, lens coating, adjustability, eyepiece eye relief, strap attachment, caps etc ...
 
The two variables with binos are magnification and objective lens. I prefer 10 power binos with 50mm objectives. The magnification will get you in closer, and the objective lens pulls in light to see better.
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Let's not forget quality.A high quality pair of binoculars with very good lens coatings will be clearer,and brighter than a lower quality pair.A high quality pair of 10x40s,can easily be brighter than a cheap pair of 10x50s.They will also be lighter and more compact.First decide on a price range,then start comparing binoculars.I personally prefer a high quality pair of 10x40s,as they seem to be the best compromise of magnification,and size/weight for my uses.
 
I was in the same situation as you and opted for the bigger/bulky 12x50 Vortex's. I never need to carry bino's for great distances and these 12x50 are super, can make out points on deer waaay out there till legal light ends.
Vortex has a lifetime warranty and are priced for the working man. Vortex is like the Savage of binos, they plain out work well for the money spent. Doug at Camaeraland always has great deals on Bino's, check him out.
( I also loose stuff in the field and would have to hang myself if I spent $2500 on bino's only to loose them)
 
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I got a set of Cabelas XT's...they are very good for $270 (10X42). I compared them to a buddies Swarovski's, and I couldn't tell the difference. :)
 
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