Thread: What Binoculars are you using?

Originally Posted by BRADS

Generally speaking, a wider field of view makes it easier to spot an animal.
I agree with everything you have said think it's more of a personal thing than anything else.
It wasn't until we tested all 3 El models together the difference became clear to me.

I have never used 8x so I don't know any different.
I am certainly not going to buy any but if I get a chance I will give a set a go.


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Originally Posted by R93

What has feild of view got to do with scanning for animals?
If you know your animals, break the ground up systematicly and scan from right to left (opposite to reading) you shouldn't miss much. I only use 1/2 of what mine has available because of the way I glass anyway.

I have never used 8x binos but I certainly don't have any trouble seeing animals with my 10x. Or keeping them steady.

I hunt with a fella that has an old standard set of Swaro 10x30 or 35s
Eye cups are held on with insulation tape. Lens coating on all lenses are scratched from where he rubs the things with finger, glove or anything handy. I can't physically use them they're horrible. But he can spot a set of chamois horns in shadow, sticking above rocks and scrub from miles away.
He is just really good at spotting animals. Always has been.
FOV shouldn't be any huge advantage if you are systematic and deliberate.
I also don't waste time by glassing country I know I can't reach or hunt which is pretty common in chamois or Thar country.




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You cant be drinking enough of that Whisky - haven't got the hand tremble "yet" :-))
That "to me" is main reason I prefer 8x over 10x - and I have had it since 20 so I don't think it was caused by the drink - mmm ??? We did drink a lot back then but

Originally Posted by Sarvo

You cant be drinking enough of that Whisky - haven't got the hand tremble "yet" :-))
That "to me" is main reason I prefer 8x over 10x - and I have had it since 20 so I don't think it was caused by the drink - mmm ??? We did drink a lot back then but

Lol. I can't glass well unsupported.
But certainly don't have a noticeable tremble that affects me when comfortable.
Lack of whiskey would probably generate one tho.



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Originally Posted by Sarvo

You cant be drinking enough of that Whisky - haven't got the hand tremble "yet" :-))
That "to me" is main reason I prefer 8x over 10x - and I have had it since 20 so I don't think it was caused by the drink - mmm ??? We did drink a lot back then but

A tremble is a tremble - just more visible with higher mag - still going to muck up your glassing. I have never had it and can glass with 16x unsupported. More likely Buck Fever and excitement than Whiskey. Have you thought about image stabilised binos ??

Originally Posted by kiwijames

How did you get the chicken so angry?


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Ranging for @300winmag, button gets a helluva workout

In fact I might as well shoot them for him, I do everything else.....



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Yes Grasshopper but remember who helped you knock over the stag you shot.

Originally Posted by 300winmag

Yes Grasshopper but remember who helped you knock over the stag you shot.

Yep, I owe you for that, was pretty dark on the R8 for a bit. Nearly wrapped it around the nearest tree...

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I sue the Vortex Fury binoculars. I am enjoying them so far.

Originally Posted by Kudu

I sue the Vortex Fury binoculars. I am enjoying them so far.

Well that was a Freudian slip if ever there was !