anyone own these binos?

[bigbrad123]

Looking at getting a new pair of binos that are priced under $500. I've read the Vortex are a good brand. Anyone own these? Seems like a good deal. Reviews are mostly excellent.

http://www.scheels.com/shop/scheels-catalog/vortex-talon-hd-10x42-binocular-875874-tln-4210

 

[tinker]

looks like a good deal...more reviews at cabelas
http://www.cabelas.com/product/VORTEX-TALON-HD-BINOCULARS/1624997.uts

 

[walleyefisher_nd]

They are great for the money! Ive got a pair that I've had for about a month and the big difference I notice between these and my $800 dollar pair from 10 years ago is how well you can look into shadows. Pretty amazing how far glass technology has come in such a short time!

 

[labhunter66]

Looking at getting a new pair of binos that are priced under $500. I've read the Vortex are a good brand. Anyone own these? Seems like a good deal. Reviews are mostly excellent.

http://www.scheels.com/shop/scheels-catalog/vortex-talon-hd-10x42-binocular-875874-tln-4210

I think these are a better deal. I have a pair and I compared them to everything in the store. The only thing I thought was better was Leica and Swarovski. I'd give them a serious look.

http://www.scheels.com/shop/scheels-catalog/BINOC-PARAGON-ED-105X45ROOF-750668-PARAGON-ED

 

[CAH]

I just bought a pair of them today... hopefully they workout! They seemed like some good glass in the store and looking down the hallway in the mall. Time will tell.

 

[Shotstring]

I used them last year and they are good glass for the money. That price is a pretty good deal. I have an older pair of Leupold Cascades, 2 Vortex Diamondbacks (10X42's and 12x50's) and the Talons blow them away. The cascades do have some scratches on them so that isn't a true comparison. Does anybody know who makes the Scheels brand binoculars?

 

[Stan's Dad]

I used them last year and they are good glass for the money. That price is a pretty good deal. I have an older pair of Leupold Cascades, 2 Vortex Diamondbacks (10X42's and 12x50's) and the Talons blow them away. The cascades do have some scratches on them so that isn't a true comparison. Does anybody know who makes the Scheels brand binoculars?

China

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i asked them one time when i was looking at their binos. Their answer was "china"

 

[guywhofishes]

they should purge/seal binoculars with helium to make them lighter

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I so loved that loser...

 

[sweeney]

I used them last year and they are good glass for the money. That price is a pretty good deal. I have an older pair of Leupold Cascades, 2 Vortex Diamondbacks (10X42's and 12x50's) and the Talons blow them away. The cascades do have some scratches on them so that isn't a true comparison. Does anybody know who makes the Scheels brand binoculars?

I think carson makes the scheels optics now rumor is vortex will be making them in the future, thus the closeout deals on scheels brand now