tyler1215 Report post Posted July 29, 2018 I'm looking at buying the kaibabs for long range glassing and I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the better bino? Vortex kaibab hd 18x vs 20x? I know they don't make the 20x's anymore but I know a place to get a pair. All input is appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 29, 2018 I have 20x80 Steiners and love the power but the FOV is much smaller than 15x56's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 29, 2018 I think anything above 15 would pick up mirage on a warmer day, just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi1 Report post Posted July 29, 2018 I ran the 20x exclusively last year and I will be running them again this year the heat waves are a little bad during the summer thats the only bad thing about them, they have trouble gathering light on overcast days, they take a bit to get use to if you have been running 15x but once your use to them there a decent optic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted July 29, 2018 When a company drops 20 and goes to 18 you should think about why they did such thing. Go 18 or 15 scratch the 20 unless some stupid fantastic price and you must scratch the itch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 29, 2018 Maybe 12s around the neck and a pair of 18s would makenthe ideal combo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted July 29, 2018 I think anything above 15 would pick up mirage on a warmer day, just my opinion. I agree with 10turkeys on this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 30, 2018 I pretty much leave my spotting scope on 20x, big enough field of view and picks up mirage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler1215 Report post Posted August 8, 2018 Thanks for your input. Good luck to all this season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag338 Report post Posted August 9, 2018 I ran the 15s for a few years. Sold them when the 20s came out. Wish I didnt. Would trade my 20s for 18s or even go back to 15s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks for your input. Good luck to all this season Vortex donated a set of 18's to Christian Hunters of America and those babies auctioned for only like $710 or $720 3+ weeks ago 😬 would have been good snag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler1215 Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Wow $730 would have been a steal 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted August 10, 2018 Buy a used pair of swaros 15x56 slc non hd used. You will be money ahead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
