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    Budget Binocular reccomendations

    Looking to get into some new Binoculars but am on a budget...would prefer to keep it under $200 if at all possible. Any recommendations? these will be for scouting for deer as well as deer hunting in Wisconsin hill country so something somewhat "compact" would be nice.

    Thanks!
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    I'd look at the vortex lineup. Find your model by price point. Lots goes into power choice as well but I'd probably get 10x
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    +1 for vortex

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    Vortex are awesome with the HD glass in them think you can get em now for around 120ish off of midway.

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    Plus vortex is a local to you company in Wisconsin
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    Vortex, hard to beat, even with the high dollar ones, vortex gives them all a run for the money

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    went and picked up a pair of Viper HD and am impressed! Thanks for the input and I do like supporting companies local (Wisconsin) to me!
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    I’d look at the vortex diamondback HD. If you’re not in a hurry they should have some sales on them coming up with hunting season rolling around.

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    I’m new to hunting and on a budget as well. I just pick up a pair of Vortex crossfire hd 10x50 from Amazon for 169. They are very nice.

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    #10
    Just received an email from Rogers sporting goods. Binoculars on sale marked down 45%-60% off.
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