Post by: ian_padron on September 30, 2015, 09:49:51 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 30, 2015, 12:06:48 PM
:twocents:
Post by: Stein on September 30, 2015, 12:15:33 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 30, 2015, 12:25:31 PM
Post by: ian_padron on September 30, 2015, 01:51:11 PM
Post by: JDHasty on September 30, 2015, 02:03:40 PM
That being said, a twelve power may be right for your application, but please consider it very carefully and try to use a pair in the field for a day if at all possible before committing to them.
Post by: ian_padron on September 30, 2015, 02:09:21 PM
Post by: JDHasty on September 30, 2015, 03:02:37 PM
I really appreciate that insight, the reason I am going with the 12x50s is that I wanted something that could pull double duty as I won't have a spotting scope for a while. I will be hunting mainly in the eastern cascades and plan on glassing more than still hunting. I like the idea of getting a tripod to pair them with though....
Think about a pair of eights or tens with this http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-2x-binocular-doubler instead. I am not saying it is going to be the best choice for you, but do consider it.
Binoculars are for looking for game, a scope is for looking at game. That's the old saying. What is means is you need FOV and lack of eyestrain to glass for hours and then once you find something you need a scope to get "up close and personal" enough to really assess it.
So, this may meet your needs.
All of the above being said, we have a pair of Swarro 15x56 and when using them they rock. But their utility is fairly limited. That most certainly would not be my first choice if I had to pare our optics down to one pair of binoculars.
Most big game is crepuscular, so most of the game finding is done at dusk and dawn. I am concerned that 12x50 binoculars may not be the best choice for you. Even going down to Cabela's, and if they have them in stock looking back into the laser shooting gallery with them, and comparing different binoculars is not going to be all that great way of making the best choice. It is better than looking at a brightly lit retail floor, but it just doesn't get the job done when the job at hand is assessing low light effectiveness of one binocular vs another binocular.
Post by: toyman2 on October 08, 2015, 09:36:56 AM
The clarity is pretty nice compared to what I was use to, not that the old set was bad, these are just better.
I went with the 10x50 and am glad I did, everybody I talked to said the same about the 12x
Post by: ian_padron on October 08, 2015, 09:58:45 AM
Post by: JDHasty on October 08, 2015, 11:10:46 AM
All indications are that you did due diligence and made an informed decision after giving thoughtful consideration to what is right for you. You have a binocular that meets your needs and Vortex will stand behind it for as long as you own it.
Post by: ian_padron on October 08, 2015, 11:17:01 AM
Post by: huntingbaldguy on October 09, 2015, 12:23:56 AM