I would appreciate some input here about a binocular purchase. I have read through the posts for the last year or so, so I have a fair idea of what the general thought is. I have hunted WY and CO over a dozen times so far, and have four more trips in the works. I just can not get myself to the point to spend the $ for the European brands. I have a Nikon 16X48X60 that is fine for my DIY trips, and on guided hunts, the guide has the best spotter anyway. I am satisfied with my Leupold 10x40 Cascade, and sitting on the mountain comparing them with the guides Swaros, feel that they are close to 95%...though likely far less during poor light. I find that my eyes do poorly with any type spotter, and have a hard time locating anything, even when it is focused right on the critter. I am considering getting a Vortex Razer or Kiabab 15x50 or 20x56 binos. My price point allows for either; Any thoughts on which way to go?
I have been to three large outlets, and none had any other than the Vipers, so have been unable to make a side by side comparison. I am planning a CO mule deer hunt this year that will entail a lot of glassing from a fairly easily accessible area, and thought that the large binos on a tripod would serve me better than a better spotting scope. My wife is a bird watcher and she won't complain much if she can use it too.
I have been to three large outlets, and none had any other than the Vipers, so have been unable to make a side by side comparison. I am planning a CO mule deer hunt this year that will entail a lot of glassing from a fairly easily accessible area, and thought that the large binos on a tripod would serve me better than a better spotting scope. My wife is a bird watcher and she won't complain much if she can use it too.