Small bino decision??

[Ratatat]

I have narrowed it down to three:  Vortex Fury 8x28, Steiner 8x22 Predator Pro, or Pentax DCF LV 9x28.  Any oppinions/advice welcome and appriciated.
Thanks

[swampwalker]

It's not on your list, but I'd be remiss in not pointing out the Eagle Optics 6x30. I have no vested interest. They are truly terrific and in the same price range.

[Irish Archer]

I don't know the price range of your choices above, but for about $275.00 Bushnell makes a pair called the Elite Custom Compacts 7x26. They are very, very nice and clear. Great quality. Cabelas will special order them for you at no additional charge. Check them out.

[magnus]

I like my burris 8x32 around $125.00 can get combo bino and scope for around $220.00

[Orion]

I've had a pair of Bushnell Custom Compacts for more than 20 years.  A great glass for the money.  Mine are the 7x26, but they also used to make a 6x26, perhaps they still do.  If you're going to use them primarily in pennsylvania hardwoods, I'd recommend a 6 or 7 power, regardless of the brand.  I also have a pair of 8 power binos, but like the lower power better for the woods.  I find the 8s better for western hunting.  Good luck.

[Jim Wright]

Following some research, I got a pair of Leupold 6x30 Yosimetes. They are as good optically as all the reviews say, work great w/eyeglasses and are more than a bargain at $80 to $100 purchased on line.

[bretto]

I have a set of Leupold compacts 8X22 that I really like. 95.00 at Bass Pro a year ago. My buddy has a pair of Stieners Don't know what magnification but they are really clear and have better low light view than Mine. But they are heavier.

[nel]

I have Vortex binos.

It's hard to imagine a better pair of binoculars or ANY guarantee in the ballpark for that kind of price.

[flatlander37]

I have a pair of Nikon 10x36 that were reasonably priced, and I wouldn't hunt without them!

[Ragnarok Forge]

Leupold 8 X 32 wind river model.  They are totall awesome and have great low light prformance.  About $125 for the pair.

[oddan]

I like a 8*42. The bigger the lens the more light it gathers. Very personal choice. Good Luck.

[JEFF B]

for me 10x50 big but hey they work

[Ratatat]

Hey thanks guys,  there are so many choices.  Now yinz got me looking at the Leuopold Yosemite 6x30.  It's thick where I hunt.

[Walt Francis]

In that price range you can't go any of those you suggested.  I have a set of 10x25 Steiner’s that are nice but don't come close to my 10x25 Leica’s when comparing clarity.  Of the 3 mentioned I would go with the Vortex because of the larger objective lenses and warranty.

[MikeBurns]

Originally posted by Ratatat:
Hey thanks guys,  there are so many choices.  Now yinz got me looking at the Leuopold Yosemite 6x30.  It's thick where I hunt.

I have a pair of those and love'em for bowhunting. For glassing big open areas, they aren't the ticket. In the woods they are great for the $.

[portugeejn]

You would do well to look at the Yosemite 6x30.  I have used mine for over a year now, and they are great in the dark thick of things.  And you can't beat the price.  If I need more magnification, I bring a spotting scope.

RonP

[foxbo]

I agree with Swampwalker. The Eagle Optics 6x30 is a fantastic woods bino and is backed by an excellent warranty. Check out the Eagle Optics site before you make your mind up. They carry most of the major brands.

[Junglecat]

I purchased a pair of the Eagle Optics Platinum  Rangers a year or so back (6x32's).Great lil binoculars.A couple of weeks ago I lost one of the lens covers.Came home,looked at their website and called to order another pair of the lens covers.They were gonna cost $7 on sale for the pair but the lady I talked to said they would get a cover out to me at no charge.Arrived home today and inside a brown shipping envelope were 2 lens covers free of charge in my mail box.I will definitely check back with them next time I need something in the binocular category.

[Bjorn]

Leopold Katmai 6x30 has served me real well.

[Mojostick]

Bjorn,
It's 6x32 on the Katmai's.  
I have the exact same as you, the 6x32 Katmai's and would suggest to anyone for typical eastern whitetail hunting.