binocular question

[rclouse79]

I know a lot of guys on this sight hunt with 15x binoculars. My question is do you carry a light weight low magnification pair around your neck as well? What models and magnifications have you found to work best for you? I already know that the big three are the “best”, but I blew all of my money on a pair of kaibabs and am looking for something between $100 - $200. Right now I am looking at minox, pentax, and Nikon, but am open to any others. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[reganranch]

Hey man I think i have the Nikon trailblazers 12x50's that i use to around my bino straps. I use them mostly for walking so i dont spook anything that i cant see hiding anywhere from 250-400 yards. They work good I believe they are in your price range and I picked them up at sportsman's.

[coues..crazy]

Check out the bushnell 10x42 hd. They r nice.

[sjvcon]

Nikon Monarch ATB for just a little more than that. Decent for the money. They have split it into Grades 3, 5 and 7 now. Not sure where the old one fell, but they outperformed several others that were more money. I think I got mine for about $250 and they are about to become hand me downs when I get my new set.

 

I use 10X, but I know some guys use 8X and some use higher (12).

[ready2hunt]

I have a pair of Nikon Travel lite Zoom lenses...I really like this pair of binos and they are small. I have always been happy with the purchase

[JLW]

I know a lot of guys on this sight hunt with 15x binoculars. My question is do you carry a light weight low magnification pair around your neck as well? What models and magnifications have you found to work best for you? I already know that the big three are the “best”, but I blew all of my money on a pair of kaibabs and am looking for something between $100 - $200. Right now I am looking at minox, pentax, and Nikon, but am open to any others. Thanks in advance for any advice.

1 of the lesser leopolds going on sale next friday... acadias I think... they are 10x42 for $149 or $179 check the bass pro add for the fall hunt classic. very light.

 

James

[nohoch]

+1 on the Bass Pro Sale.....friday only, August 10, the Leupold BX-2 Acadia 10x42 are onsale for $149.97....regular price is $249.99.

[AZ_SAWBUCK]

I use Nikon Monarch 10X42 they are dourable and have not let me down. But if I were to get another pair to wear around my neck in the $200-$300 price range I would get the Weaver 12x50's I looked through some of my buddies last winter, they are not too touchey to free hand and on the tripod thier performance is not too shabby.

[azslim]

I carry 8's around my neck in 15's in the pack

[OpticNerd]

Some good sujestions already made. If your going to be free handing your binos then you'll probably don't want anything higher then 8x unless your steady like a rock. Anything higher then 8x it can be very hard to hold still enough to get a shake free view. If this is the case then you might want to take a look at the Leupold Yosemite binoculars. I believe they only come in 8x and 6x and at $100 new they'd be hard to beat for the money. The 6x tend to get better rieview and are a great binos for free handing!

[elkhunter]

Get 8x or 10x

 

[bigorange]

I have Vortex Diamondback 10x42 around my neck and Viper 15x50 in the pack. I've been really happy with the Diamondbacks. Good glass for not much $$.

[westernhunter23]

Agree with Opticnerd. If you are freehanding use 8x or 10x. I would save your money up and look at Zen Ray's or the lower end Vortex models. you will gain a lot just by saving for a few months.

[naturegirl]

I had the monarchs for years. absolutely loved them. last year i decided to make my first big hunting purchase and i looked at higher end binos. I went with swaro10x52 EL. I carry them in my bino strap with a cover. for other long distance situations they work beautifully on a tripod. I carry that on my pack too sometimes.

 

couple weekends ago I used the monarchs and i couldn't believe how many animals I've probably missed over the years by not being able to see them. it really is a huge difference on how small of a detail you can pick out with good glass.

[Guest akaspecials]

Vortex Diamondbacks in 10x42. The diamondbacks are in the same price range as the Monarchs but IMO the Diamond backs are much better glass. Can't go wrong with either.