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Quote from: JDHasty on January 28, 2016, 12:23:23 PMQuote from: syoungs on January 28, 2016, 12:08:49 PMa few questions; I don't know much about optics, so these may be rudimentary.1: seems to be a re-occurring theme in this thread that 15x binos and a tripod are the cats meow for finding game, and the spotter is more for detailed inspection of already found game. what is the benefit of the binos, rather then running the spotting scope at a lower power? field of view and eye strain were all I could come up with, but not sure if im missing something else.2: most of the glass discussed here seems to be higher end, my budget wont allow for high end anything until I get my house purchased later this year, and possibly not for a couple years after that (to many toys on the wish list), when comparing lower end optics, do the same rules of thumb hold true? im talking 350-400$ for spotter or binocs. ive been pretty happy with my barska spotting scope at the range, and for some glassing, but I don't use it much, as im not hunting areas where its needed much. But I was considering purchasing a newer spotting scope to get better build and quality sometime in the near future.3: Bean counter, you don't gotta answer this, but im curious what your job is thanks all1: I have had the big SLC bino for a few years, for twenty-five years previous I would spot chucks and game mostly with my eight or ten power binocular or my 12-40x60 Leupold Ring spotter set at about 12-15 power. Everyone just picks up so much more using the big binocular and I think the depth of field combined with sufficient power is what makes such a significant difference. Eye strain, in my case, is significantly less. When using a spotter I buy a dozen eye patches at the pharmacy early in the year and keep both eyes open and cover one with a patch. Have been doing it that way for twenty-five plus years. Field of view is sufficient in both, I think using binocular over spotting scope that it is easier to actually make use of the FOV you have available and that may help in finding animals.2: It is entirely possible to purchase quality optics at lower prices today. Maybe a bit more than the price range you listed. The big thing is to compare what you are looking at under field conditions. Every optic performs "like a champ" in a well lit store. Good questions and good answers. Mid level optics are superb compared to 20-30 years ago.I have a friend who trains military snipers and uses the best optics money can buy. He worked as a hunting guide for awhile in earlier years. I asked him about optics, and he knows my interests and modest budget. He told me that if my life is on the line, buy the best optics made, no matter what they cost. For hunting, the difference between a $400-500 optic and one that costs 2-3 grand will seldom make the difference in getting game. If you have the money you can enjoy the best but it's probably is not worth it for someone like me. That's a personal choice, not necessarily for others. Friends of mine have some superb Leica's etc. and they are very nice, but I haven't felt limited with my $400 Nikons. Depends on how much discretionary money you have and what you want to spend it on.
Quote from: syoungs on January 28, 2016, 12:08:49 PMa few questions; I don't know much about optics, so these may be rudimentary.1: seems to be a re-occurring theme in this thread that 15x binos and a tripod are the cats meow for finding game, and the spotter is more for detailed inspection of already found game. what is the benefit of the binos, rather then running the spotting scope at a lower power? field of view and eye strain were all I could come up with, but not sure if im missing something else.2: most of the glass discussed here seems to be higher end, my budget wont allow for high end anything until I get my house purchased later this year, and possibly not for a couple years after that (to many toys on the wish list), when comparing lower end optics, do the same rules of thumb hold true? im talking 350-400$ for spotter or binocs. ive been pretty happy with my barska spotting scope at the range, and for some glassing, but I don't use it much, as im not hunting areas where its needed much. But I was considering purchasing a newer spotting scope to get better build and quality sometime in the near future.3: Bean counter, you don't gotta answer this, but im curious what your job is thanks all1: I have had the big SLC bino for a few years, for twenty-five years previous I would spot chucks and game mostly with my eight or ten power binocular or my 12-40x60 Leupold Ring spotter set at about 12-15 power. Everyone just picks up so much more using the big binocular and I think the depth of field combined with sufficient power is what makes such a significant difference. Eye strain, in my case, is significantly less. When using a spotter I buy a dozen eye patches at the pharmacy early in the year and keep both eyes open and cover one with a patch. Have been doing it that way for twenty-five plus years. Field of view is sufficient in both, I think using binocular over spotting scope that it is easier to actually make use of the FOV you have available and that may help in finding animals.2: It is entirely possible to purchase quality optics at lower prices today. Maybe a bit more than the price range you listed. The big thing is to compare what you are looking at under field conditions. Every optic performs "like a champ" in a well lit store.
a few questions; I don't know much about optics, so these may be rudimentary.1: seems to be a re-occurring theme in this thread that 15x binos and a tripod are the cats meow for finding game, and the spotter is more for detailed inspection of already found game. what is the benefit of the binos, rather then running the spotting scope at a lower power? field of view and eye strain were all I could come up with, but not sure if im missing something else.2: most of the glass discussed here seems to be higher end, my budget wont allow for high end anything until I get my house purchased later this year, and possibly not for a couple years after that (to many toys on the wish list), when comparing lower end optics, do the same rules of thumb hold true? im talking 350-400$ for spotter or binocs. ive been pretty happy with my barska spotting scope at the range, and for some glassing, but I don't use it much, as im not hunting areas where its needed much. But I was considering purchasing a newer spotting scope to get better build and quality sometime in the near future.3: Bean counter, you don't gotta answer this, but im curious what your job is thanks all
https://www.botach.com/brunton-81-230318-carbon-fiber-tripod-4-section-w-removeable-pan-head/Throw the head away and buy a really right stuff, acraswiss, manny.....etc.
I was pretty impressed with my leica 12x50's compared to my slc neu 15's.
