Thread: Pocket Binos

My range finder is 6x magnification and I take it with me when I carry the bow. Never thought of using it as a substitute for my 8x25 binos.

Originally Posted by Shearer

My range finder is 6x magnification and I take it with me when I carry the bow. Never thought of using it as a substitute for my 8x25 binos.

An interesting question (since people worry about weight)... just how good / bad are your rangefinder's optics?

Originally Posted by Cordite

An interesting question (since people worry about weight)... just how good / bad are your rangefinder's optics?

I have a Bushnell Scout 1000 (so pretty middle of the road optically I would say) and I have just been comparing it with my 8x25 Minox BVs (again not top of the line glass).
FOV of the rangefinder is a bit bigger (less magnification obviously) and resolution not as good but probably as good as I need for what I am doing when bow hunting in the bush.The rangefinder I carry with me anyway and is noticeably lighter. Might try leaving the binos at home next time I am out and see how it goes.

Originally Posted by Shearer

I have a Bushnell Scout 1000 (so pretty middle of the road optically I would say) and I have just been comparing it with my 8x25 Minox BVs (again not top of the line glass).
FOV of the rangefinder is a bit bigger (less magnification obviously) and resolution not as good but probably as good as I need for what I am doing when bow hunting in the bush.The rangefinder I carry with me anyway and is noticeably lighter. Might try leaving the binos at home next time I am out and see how it goes.

Good luck. For your encouragement this petite soviet viking descendant did very well with uncoated 6X binos. (-:


This gear junkie went for the 6x monocular idea:

(does he not just look like a US army NCO???)

Originally Posted by Shearer

My range finder is 6x magnification and I take it with me when I carry the bow. Never thought of using it as a substitute for my 8x25 binos.

mine is 7x with glass, I had also never thought about trying it as a monoculer- I'm going to have to give it a go

Originally Posted by res

mine is 7x with glass, I had also never thought about trying it as a monoculer- I'm going to have to give it a go

As per another thread, I use my cheapo rangefinder as a monocular. It's not great, but is sufficient for my needs right now.