Guest zach90 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just looking into a new set of binoculars. Looking at the Nikon monarch 10x36 or the Leupold Green Ring Olympic 10x50. I have leupold scopes and nikon binoculars now. Which is the better way to go. Both are great, just don't know which one is better. The leupolds are abouth $150 more. Any help would be great! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Most of the time with optics, you'll get what you pay for. What you need to ask yourself is "what situations will I be using them in?" For example, I have a pair of 8x35 Steiners that I carry when I'm doing a lot of walking or if I need to see into heavy cover in low light. I've also got a pair of 12x50 Nikons that I use when I'm hunting wide open spaces and need to see a long way. And I regularly switch between the 2 depending on circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 If at all possible try to look through both side by side and see if there are any notable differences. Like mentioned above by Texan too, also depends on the situation, do you need a more compact pair or something that is going to perform better in low light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I have the Nikon Monarchs as well and they work pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 i've spent the bucks and bought zeiss. no regrets. i simply find more game, everywhere, than others using other optics. swarovsky & leitz are excellent also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Try www.vortexoptics.com made in USA and awesome. Some great sellers over on AT forums will beat MSRP big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 For me, weight and price were factors in my choice. Going to Gander Mountain one day, I tried many brands and models, European brands included. Ended up going with the Bushnell Legends in a 8X32 glass. I couldn't find the huge difference between those or the European brands costing several hundred dollars more!! These are Phase corrected and water and shock proof too!! Test a pair!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born4it Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I'm looking at the Monarchs as well, along with the Leupold Cascades. Heard good things about both, but will probably go with the Nikons. Let us/me know what you go with and how you like them! Good luck, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zach90 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hey Ryan: I went with the Leupold Green Ring 10x50. Little bit more money, but I have had such good luck with Leupold scopes that I figured I couldn't go wrong with their binos. Have only looked at a few deer out in the field, so I haven't had a good chance to test them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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