Equipment & Gear > Scopes and Optics
looking for a good set of binocs. 10x50 ish maybe?
scottcrb:
so new to hunting within the last couple years and me and hunting buddy dont have any good optic for scouting, we mainly hunt waterfowl turkey and are thinking of getting in to big game. it would be nice to be able to scout field for brids during waterfowl season and scan areas for turkeys in the norhteast and south east. would also be nice to be able to use to scout for big game in the future. what magnification do you think is the best bet. 8x, 10x or 12x and lens size 42 50 or more. have been looking at the leupold(green ring?) 12x50 and the nikon monarch 12x56. any suggestions? price is close on each around $350 to $500 .
quadrafire:
I have the Leupys Wind River Olympics in 10x50. I really like them, but wish they were a tad bit smaller. They are in your price range.
Huntbear:
I like a 10x for open country, 8x for the brushy stuff. those big lenses are nice, but if you are carrying them very far, they get real heavy.
whacker1:
Zen-Ray 10 x 43 ED2
Lots of reviews on this site - I think they are in the 450 range
http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/
I have a pair of the 10 x 42 ED, prior to their release of the ED2. Very happy with them, and haven't found anything better for the same price range.
huntergreg:
I have nikon 8x42 and love them.