$100-ish binoculars

[Clusterfrack]

Dammit, this thread cost me $230. That is not quite $100-ish, but we needed new binos and the Wirecutter review was really good.

Athlon Optics Midas 8x42
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YLTG7DA/

[ST911]

I have several pair of Vortex Diamondbacks(?) that are 8x or 10x something. They get put on doorbuster sales every year about this time for ~$129-149 and I grab a set or two to use or gift. Good clarity, durability, and the ones I have are size efficient. Their 8 or 10x (?) monocular is pretty decent too, and about that price point.

I have the 10x32 version of these Vortex Diamondbacks and like them quite well:

https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-g...lars/p/1200275

Those look like the ones.

[Duelist]

I have the 10x42 version of these. I’ve been using them for close to 2 years now for hunting. I’m really happy with them and you can’t beat the warranty.

I have several pair of Vortex Diamondbacks(?) that are 8x or 10x something. They get put on doorbuster sales every year about this time for ~$129-149 and I grab a set or two to use or gift. Good clarity, durability, and the ones I have are size efficient. Their 8 or 10x (?) monocular is pretty decent too, and about that price point.

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Those look like the ones.

When I got my 15x50 Razors, I thought I’d sell the 10x32s, but they are useful and light and compact, so I kept them to keep in the car, or use when just hiking or going extra light.

[CCT125US]

How do you like the 10x36? I have an 8x25 I use for the same purpose and would like more magnification but haven't pulled the trigger because I don't know how easy it is to keep steady.

Going from the 8x to 10x only really shows gain at further distance when compared side by side. We have feeders about 7 yards off the rear window and both work great. Now looking at deer at 750 is a different story.
Stability doesn't seem to be an issue.

[baddean]

I've used these hunting (and other uses) for several years and found them light weight, easy to use, clear, weather proof, and almost indestructible. I say "almost" because I haven't put a serious effort into destroying them but they have survived my efforts thus far.
And in your price range.

https://www.leupold.com/bx-1-rogue-8...pact-binocular

[Erik]

Going from the 8x to 10x only really shows gain at further distance when compared side by side. We have feeders about 7 yards off the rear window and both work great. Now looking at deer at 750 is a different story.
Stability doesn't seem to be an issue.

Thank you.

[TOTS]

Went through this about two years ago and I settled down with the Vortex for my father and Bushnell L-series models which replaced the Ultra HD models (greeaat reviews on birding websites). I think either would make most happy at the $100 price point.

I think in general, Bushnells higher end optics are often underrated.