In this Burris Droptine Binoculars Review we are going to rate the 10X42 version and determine if they are some of the best binoculars for hunting.
I have used the Burris Droptine 10X42 binoculars during the 2021 bowhunting season and I was impressed by the quality, given the lower price point.
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Best 10x42 Binoculars for Hunting
The Burris Droptine Binos are an ideal combination of high quality features at a reasonable price for optics.
They are lightweight and comfortable to use with the rubberized coating that has a very unique texture which ideal for a solid grip in all weather conditions.
Speaking of weather conditions, the Burris Droptines are nitrogen filled for 100% waterproof and fogproof use regardless of the weather.
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Burris Droptine Binoculars Quality
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Burris Droptine binoculars.
One of the first thing that I noticed when I took them out of the box was the eyecups. Most of the hunting binoculars that I have used have plastic eyecups that are susceptible to damage if you drop them or bang them on a tree or tree stand. The Burris Droptine has aluminum eyecups which are much more durable.
The prisms on these binos are phase corrected and dielectric coated which increases light transmission and provides true color with no distortion.
They also feature fully multi-coated lenses which gives you ultra clear subjects and virtually no glare.
These are high quality binoculars without the sticker shock of some binoculars.
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Design and Functionality
The Burris Droptine binoculars are super lightweight with a really cool textured rubber armour coating that makes gripping them and holding them a pleasure.
They are compact and just the right size for your finger to find the the center focus wheel, for fast focusing.
I found them to be excellent in low light conditions which is very important for us hunters as we do a lot of hunting at dawn and dusk.
PROs
- Nitrogen filled for 100% waterproof and fogproof performance.
- Rubber armour coated with unique textured grip for ease of use even when wet and cold.
- Excellent in low light conditions thanks to phase corrected dielectric coated prisms and Hi-Lume Index-matched fully multi-coated lenses.
- Super lightweight for comfortable all day use.
- Comes with a neoprene neck strap, nylon pouch, shoulder strap, eyepiece covers and lens cloth.
CONs
- Great binoculars for hunting, but they are made in China.
Burris Droptine 10X42 Binoculars Specs
- Magnification: 10 X
- Focus System: Center
- Prism Type: Roof
- Prism Glass: BAK4
- Close Focus (ft/m): 7 ft
- Eye Relief: .72 mm
- Objective Lens: 42 mm
- Exit Pupil: 4.2 mm
- Field of View at 1000 Yds: 340 ft
- Diopter: Right Eye
- Optical Coating: Hi-Lume Index-matched fully multi-coated lenses.
- Waterproof: Yes
- Fogproof: Yes
- Tripod Adaptable: Yes
- Weight: 20.1 oz
For a thorough explanation of what the numbers mean visit our Hunting Binoculars Buying Guide.
We hope that you have found our Burris Droptine Binoculars Review helpful.
They are available in 8X42 and in 10X42 which we have reviewed here.
If you are in the market for a lightweight, high quality set of binoculars that won't break the bank, the Burris Droptine binos are for you.
