Decide my fate - binoculars

SIMPLE ? - WHICH PAIR WOULD YOU CHOOSE

  • Vortex Kaibab HD 20X Binoculars

    Votes: 3 25.0%
  • Leupold BX-5 Santiam 15x Binoculars

    Votes: 9 75.0%

  • Total voters
    12
  • Poll closed .

mallardsx2

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Jul 8, 2015
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Need help deciding on some binoculars
these will be on a tripod
used for antelope/mule deer
 

JimP

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I went with the 15x Leupolds. 20x is just a little bit too much even on a tripod. That is what a spotter is for.
 

packer58

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Aug 24, 2011
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Just finished up a sheep hunt in central Nevada and spent a LOT of time behind my 15X56 Meoptas. They are awesome but at times i wished for more power.
 

Ikeepitcold

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Feb 22, 2011
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Just finished up a sheep hunt in central Nevada and spent a LOT of time behind my 15X56 Meoptas. They are awesome but at times i wished for more power.
More power then 15?

You might need a double spotting scope set up like bino’s. Lol

How did the sheep hunt go?
 

greyghost

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Jun 29, 2014
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To the OP.

I would not choose either.
Look for a deal on a used Zeiss Conquest HD 15x56, I picked up mine for $1100. The Santium as well as the Maven 15x (same glass) have not received the best reviews. The Conquest is superior to the Vortex also. Only better 15x glass is the current Swarovski SLC.
 

packer58

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Aug 24, 2011
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Loma Rica, Ca.
More power then 15?

You might need a double spotting scope set up like bino?s. Lol

How did the sheep hunt go?

Hunt went well, really had a blast. Father "tag holder" and son in the one pic. Took tons of pics, still getting them all together so i can access them easier.
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