scroopa1 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hey guys i'm looking at a pair of Bushnell discoverer 7x42 binoculars for around the $200 us mark. These are my first set of binos apart from a crappy yamaha set I got free with a boat, they will be used for deer hunting exclusively, and on all species. Do you think these will be ok? Or should I be looking for something better, I dont want to have to buy another pair in a years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe.358win Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I just recently got the Nikon Monarcks in 10x42 from the states.Cost was US$310 plus postage.Gryph has stiener predator 8x30,cost at the moment is $225(or there abouts).For deer hunting it is important that you get a bino that is good in low light conditions.Try some dealers and see if they have any brands that you are looking at in store.Spend as much as you can.My first pair weren't much chop.I bought them without knowing any better.They are barska 8x42.They are fine during the day(like all are),but fail miserably in low light conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I cant endorse the Steiners enough,the 10 x 42`s are cheap as atm too.The 8 x 30`s (mine) are superb especially in heavy bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroopa1 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The 8x30's that you use are $170 from www.opticsplanet.net which seems pretty cheap! How much did you pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroopa1 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thats in US$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Get the steiner Predator's mate they are a great binos..... They will be my next purchase in the 10 x 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The 8x30's that you use are $170 from www.opticsplanet.net which seems pretty cheap! How much did you pay? Holy hell are you sure/ They have been 250 US for a long time then they started dropping the price,hey if you are correct they are a MUST at that price and they punch way above their weight. (price) Mine were a gift from a good friend from the US that came out and stayed with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 The 8x30's that you use are $170 from www.opticsplanet.net which seems pretty cheap! How much did you pay? Ah i just had a thought,make sure that they are PREDATOR`S MODEL in the 8 x30 or 10 x 40. I will only vouch for the predators and mine were superb tonight while i was watching a sambar spikey,i will post a pic later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Ah i just had a thought,make sure that they are PREDATOR`S MODEL in the 8 x30 or 10 x 40. I will only vouch for the predators and mine were superb tonight while i was watching a sambar spikey,i will post a pic later on. Yeah Gryph they are the Predator's model cause i am looking at purchasing them as well im just waiting on a reply from opticzone to see if he can match the price cause i dont know of anyone who has dealt with opticsplanet so i dont know how good there service is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yeah Gryph they are the Predator's model cause i am looking at purchasing them as well im just waiting on a reply from opticzone to see if he can match the price cause i dont know of anyone who has dealt with opticsplanet so i dont know how good there service is. Mate you are looking at the "DEMO" model add another 30 bucks for brand new. Demo should be fine,mine have been demoed for years now and are great,they were again this morning. Read the attachment...still mvery very cheap binos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Mate you are looking at the "DEMO" model add another 30 bucks for brand new.Demo should be fine,mine have been demoed for years now and are great,they were again this morning. Read the attachment...still mvery very cheap binos aaahhhhhh i didnt even realise, lucky i didnt order as i would prefer the brand newies. Thanks Gryph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I Just ordered the steiner predators 8X30 from optic zone. Now just have to wait for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 You wont be dissapointed mate good choice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 I Just ordered the steiner predators 8X30 from optic zone. Now just have to wait for them. ??? Optics Planet are $10 cheaper mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 ??? Optics Planet are $10 cheaper mate. Yeah i know but i needed to get a scope for my brother as well which was cheaper on optic zone so it worked out a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scroopa1 Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Thanks for your help guys, I too ended up ordering the Steiner predators 8x30 last night for around $220 aussie total. Cant wait to try them out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Thanks for your help guys, I too ended up ordering the Steiner predators 8x30 last night for around $220 aussie total. Cant wait to try them out! Where did you order them from mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I am on the verge of ordering these... We have a bloke coming out from the US at the end of April and he can bring them out for me... 10 x 40 Steiner,s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmaz Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 I am on the verge of ordering these... We have a bloke coming out from the US at the end of April and he can bring them out for me...10 x 40 Steiner,s Look good. You cant go wrong at that price mate, plus you save on the shipping charges. They are the water proof ones arent they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Yes mate they are the Waterproof ones and only 6oz heavier than the 8 x 30 10 x 40 Field of view: 273 feet @ 1000 yards Color Adjusted Transmission (CAT) lens coating Sports Auto-Focus system Waterproof Rubber armoring Includes: Raingaurd, harness, objective covers Weight: 24 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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