best 10x42s for $500
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From: Sivart
07-Aug-20
Just cracked a lens on my Swaros. Too close to hunting season to get them repaired in time. What do you recommend. Then I'll have a back up once my Swaros get back.
From: JohnMC
07-Aug-20
Buy something used and then you can resale when you get your swaros back. Won't be out any money on the replacements.
From: Treeline
07-Aug-20
Was just looking at binoculars for back up in the new Cabelas/Bass Pro catalog this morning. Several options seem to be worth looking at - Cabelas CX Pro, Vortex Viper HD, Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide, and Zeiss Terra.
Can you get to a Bass Pro or Cabelas to look through them first hand?
From: huntabsarokee
07-Aug-20
My choice would be the Monarch 7s. I have a pair in 8x and also Swaro 10x and think the Nikons are quite good for the money.
From: oldgoat
07-Aug-20
My buddy just had a less than 2 week turnaround on his Swarovski, have you called them yet?
From: Sivart
07-Aug-20
I've not called them yet, but i'm leaving in 2 weeks, so i don't want to chance it.
From: 5575
07-Aug-20
I bet they get your glass back to you in time if you explain the situation. If not borrow a buddies for now.
From: Thunderhawk
07-Aug-20
Styrkas hands down. 300.00
From: Lone Wolf
07-Aug-20
second for styrka
From: Boatman71
07-Aug-20
Leupold McKenzies are pretty good glass for the $$ They are not a $1300 set of Vortex, but still pretty dang good.
From: Bou'bound
07-Aug-20
Monarch
From: Jaquomo
07-Aug-20
another vote for Styrkas.
From: Ucsdryder
07-Aug-20
I would get on rokslide and buy a used set.
From: Kurt
07-Aug-20
I was impressed with Maven's C-1 in 10x42 when I looked thru a pair at the sheep show a couple years back given the price of about $325 if I remember right and they have a good return policy if you don't like them, or so I read. And I have a couple pairs of Swaro El 10x42s...one older pair and one pair of Swaro Visions.
From: WV Mountaineer
07-Aug-20
Pentax.
From: blackwolf
07-Aug-20
Monarch
From: Ucsdryder
07-Aug-20
I believe there are some places that will demo/rent them as well.
From: BMF11
07-Aug-20
Meopta Meopro.
From: maxracx
07-Aug-20
Vortex Viper HD all the way!!!
From: Annony Mouse
07-Aug-20
Maven
From: txhunter58
07-Aug-20
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/forums/optics-classifieds.127/
From: txhunter58
07-Aug-20
From: splitlimb13
07-Aug-20
"Vortex Viper HD all the way!!!"
From: sharp stick slinger
07-Aug-20
I picked up a pair of maven B1 10x42 for <$700 on eBay. I'm very happy. I'll definitely be buying some B3 8x30 or 10x30 for my wife. Otherwise I've seen meopta meostar go for $550 on eBay, that deal can't be beat. Maven supposedly has a vortex style warranty, that's what attracted myself. Sorry to hear about the swaros.
From: Sivart
07-Aug-20
Was able to purchase a pair of used. I had 2 bowsiters who I've never met offer to loan me theirs. There are true gentleman on this site.....
From: HDE
07-Aug-20
Sig Sauer Zulu 5.
