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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: Hunterjordan21 on September 25, 2016, 01:51:56 PM

Title: What size binos?
Post by: Hunterjordan21 on September 25, 2016, 01:51:56 PM: What size binos is everybody running? 8x42,10x42,15x50, etc?
Just curious as I am saving up to upgrade for next season and wonder what everyone prefers for high country hunting and a little bit of timber company clear cuts.
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Post by: JDHasty on September 25, 2016, 02:14:10 PM: I don't "run" binoculars, but I prefer to use 8x42 most often.

We have 6x32, 10.5x45, 10x40, 15x56 available. The 10x40 & 10.5x45 are a bit better for places where it is a bit more open and/or I want a bit more power and am wiling to give up a bit of the FOV.
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Post by: coachcw on September 25, 2016, 02:14:58 PM: 10x42 :tup:
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on September 25, 2016, 02:43:37 PM: 10x42 also
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Post by: Bofire on September 25, 2016, 02:56:00 PM: 10X42
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Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 25, 2016, 03:04:42 PM: I run 10x50s (leupold bx3 pro guides) love them
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Post by: Skillet on September 25, 2016, 03:09:29 PM: I use nikon monarch 12x56 for high country now. They are heavy, but they do double duty for me since I do not carry a spotter. For everything else I use 10x42 now.
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Post by: Branden on September 25, 2016, 04:15:17 PM: For high country I use 10x32 and 15x56 and also carry a spotter. For timberland I would use my 10x42 and 15x56.

Best all around size is probably 10x42
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Post by: cooltimber on September 25, 2016, 04:31:09 PM: Ive had most sizes and have found that 10x42 works best. Leopold
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Post by: pashok23 on September 25, 2016, 05:53:06 PM: Leupold 12x50
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Post by: WA1232 on September 25, 2016, 07:13:59 PM: I am very happy with my 8x30s paired up with 15x56s for the high country. I bring my 80mm spotter on scouting trips instead of the 15s.
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Post by: Sakko300wsm on September 25, 2016, 08:15:51 PM: 10x42 vortex
10x50 vortex
12x50 cabela HD
10x50 vortex are the go to
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Post by: highside74 on September 25, 2016, 08:48:13 PM: 10x42 is by far the most versatile for most of your hunting needs.

Inside timber and brush hunting where you are not glassing past 100-200 yards 8x42 works well. Generally light weight and wider field of view.

When you get past 10x42 the size and weight starts to increase quite a bit and the easy carry factor goes down considerably.

Past 10x42 and you also run the risk of not being able to hold them steady while glassing with the extra magnification.

Buy the best 10x42 you can afford and don't look back.
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Post by: Rainier10 on September 25, 2016, 08:59:53 PM: 10x42
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 25, 2016, 09:19:33 PM: 7x21
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Post by: grundy53 on September 25, 2016, 09:22:55 PM: 10x42

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Post by: Crunchy on September 25, 2016, 09:36:05 PM: I have a pair of 12X50s and the only time I wish there were 8x or 10x is when I am archery elk hunting. 12 power is a bit much for being in the timber. Most of my deer hunting is with a rifle and 12 power is great for clearcuts.
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Post by: tlbradford on September 26, 2016, 08:04:45 AM: 10x42 with a good harness.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on September 26, 2016, 08:13:54 AM: 10x42. The bigger the objective lens, the better you'll see in low light. The most important consideration should be the quality of the glass, however. The better the glass, the longer you'll be comfortable looking through them. Check out Zenray XDs and Vortex. If you have more money to spend, look at upper end Zeiss or Steiner.
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Post by: Hunterjordan21 on September 26, 2016, 10:41:03 AM: Thanks for the input everybody!
I think I'm going to go with 10x42. I have been looking at the cabelas euro binoculars and the vortex razor hd, anybody have experience with either of these?
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Post by: Rainier10 on September 26, 2016, 10:50:11 AM: Quote from: Hunterjordan21 on September 26, 2016, 10:41:03 AM
Thanks for the input everybody!
I think I'm going to go with 10x42. I have been looking at the cabelas euro binoculars and the vortex razor hd, anybody have experience with either of these?
Cabela's Euro 10x42, got a set from the bargain cave and absolutely love them.
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Post by: Wetwoodshunter on September 26, 2016, 10:52:50 AM: Quote from: Hunterjordan21 on September 26, 2016, 10:41:03 AM
Thanks for the input everybody!
I think I'm going to go with 10x42. I have been looking at the cabelas euro binoculars and the vortex razor hd, anybody have experience with either of these?

The razor HD are very nice glass. My buddy has them and they are sweet. See if you can get your hands on the new Leopold B-3 pro guides too, you may like them more and they cost less $. I think my glass out edges his but he thinks the opposite.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on September 26, 2016, 10:57:42 AM: I'd look at the Zenray, too. http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/binoculars.html
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Post by: ZRS-8x42 on October 06, 2016, 10:30:32 PM: Most of our customers prefer either 8x42 or 10x42. The resolution between 8x and 10x is the same, which is determined by the size of the objective lens. However, 10x does bring subject 25% closer than 8x. The 8x has an advantage of wider field of view, which is sometimes more important for some folks. Besides size, one should also check the coating of the binoculars. Most mid-range binoculars use silver mirror coating on the prism. Our ZRS HD, ED4 or PRIME use a dielectric coating. It can enhance the brightness by 10% over silver coated prisms.

Please feel free to drop me a note if you need any help in learning more about binoculars or choosing any specific size or magnification power.

Thanks

Charles
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Post by: huntnphool on October 06, 2016, 10:50:49 PM: EL 10x42's
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Post by: Cylvertip on October 06, 2016, 10:57:08 PM: 12x50 Burris Signature. Have had these for quite a while and really like them. Use them from the coast to the mountains to the east side.

I picked up a pair of 12x50 Vortex's last year on sale at Cabela's as a back-up.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 06, 2016, 10:59:58 PM: 10x50's for me. I have higher and lower powered binos, but always seem to favor the 10x50.
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Post by: dmoua on October 08, 2016, 12:49:28 PM: 10x50 Razors.
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Post by: splitshot on October 16, 2016, 10:53:01 AM: 10x42 swaros on top of a bogpod bipod. steady and solid. mike w
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Post by: Bob33 on October 16, 2016, 12:52:39 PM: I have various sizes from 6x30 to 16x70. I use them all but use a 10x42 pair the most.
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Post by: fish vacuum on October 17, 2016, 12:33:23 AM: Had to check my Nikons when I read this. I've had them for years and they're great. I take them hunting, mountain biking, hiking, scouting, and have zero complaints. They're 8x42.
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Post by: blindluck on October 28, 2016, 05:06:05 PM: Swarovski SLC 10x50 and 10x42 deer hunt, vortex viper HD 8x32 elk hunt
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Post by: ghosthunter on October 28, 2016, 05:11:41 PM: Last fall after straining to put a third point on several deer.
I purchased a pair of 15x56 Vortec Vultures.