Big Game Hunting > Backcountry Hunting
Scouting Glass
Magnum_Willys:
--- Quote from: ian_padron on July 19, 2021, 06:06:41 PM ---I'd take high end pair of 8s (Swaros, Meopta, Leica, etc) over cheap 15s all day everyday.
Depending on your budget, I'd look at getting some high end 12x50s for your high country work and keep your 8s for hunting timber on the West side.
I bought my first pair of really good binos when it was a stretch, but have regretted the purchase a grand total of zero times.
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Really like quality 12x -especially at a mile - which is almost too close for a spotting scope which is needed in the over one mile range.
jackelope:
I’ve got Vortex Vulture 15x56’s. I wouldn’t buy diamondbacks. I’d rather save money for a good spotter or good 15’s. I think the Vultures are good “bang for the buck” 15’s but I don’t think they’d hold a candle to alpha glass when the rubber hits the road in lower light situations. I still like them and think they’re good for what they cost.
Caseyd:
Spotter
yakimanoob:
--- Quote from: ian_padron on July 19, 2021, 06:06:41 PM ---I bought my first pair of really good binos when it was a stretch, but have regretted the purchase a grand total of zero times.
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:yeah:
Granted "really good" is relative. I love my Leupold BX4 10x42s.
yakimanoob:
Generally speaking, if you're not sure whether you need more/better gear for your upcoming trip, then now's the time to test what you have, not to buy more gear that you may end up not needing.
That said, you mentioned locating deer being the only objective. For this trip, that might be true, but come season you'll need to judge them from those distances as well. I (and anyone else who's hunted the eastern Cascade high country) can tell you from experience that you'll save yourself hours if not days of walking by knowing from a distance if it's a 2 or 3 point buck. If, like me, you've typically only got 3-4 days max to get the job done, it's easy to see how better glass can make or break the hunt.
Most importantly, remember that there's no such thing as a bad trip to the high country :). Have fun and good luck!
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