Spotting Scope Options < $1k

[ScottR]

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I'm curious how many guys carry 10 x 50 binos as opposed to 10x42's....?
In some cases you're only taking an inch longer and 6-8 oz more.

For me it has more to do with the area that I'm hunting. Highcountry deer hunting I won't use the bigger as I will have the spotter with me all the time. In desert country the bigger binos can work really well and many times it's struggle with the heat waves through spotting scopes.

 

[BKC]

I use Leica geovids in 10 x 50's 50's gain you just a little bit of time in the morning and the evening over a 42 of the same quality. They are a fuzz heavier but nothing noticeable.

 

[Tim McCoy]

Sidebar:

I'm curious how many guys carry 10 x 50 binos as opposed to 10x42's....?
In some cases you're only taking an inch longer and 6-8 oz more.

All mine 10 power and under are 40-43mm, my 12 power is a 50 and my 15 power is a 56mm. The older I get the less light my eyes let in and the less important an exit pupil much over 4mm is to me. So I go with ounces add up to pounds and pounds equal pain...

 

[Rich M]

The change in light gathering is minimal between 10x42 and 10x50.

Get what makes you happy - not a lot of difference between the two.

 

[TimberJunkie]

Vortex, leupold, kowa, or meopta. That is a good price range. I spotted just as many bucks with my old leupold than I have with my Razor. The razor just has better clarity and light gathering. It allows me to evaluate bucks and bulls with better precision. Dont let anyone fool you. $1000 is a large expense. I second what Ike says say tuned to camofire. Amazing deals.

 

[BKC]

The change in light gathering is minimal between 10x42 and 10x50.

Get what makes you happy - not a lot of difference between the two.

As a poster said a while back, the 10 x 50 gives you a little bit more wiggle room when you put the binos up to the pupil. It more than covers it and makes it quicker to settle in to a viewing area.

 

[Bonecollector]

Spotting Scope Options &lt; $1k

If we?re only talking about adding four or 5 ounces, is it worth it for a guy to move up to a pair of 10 x 50s as opposed to the standard 10 x 42?s ?

I?ve handled a number of the 50s and they are easy to maintain and hold steady by hand at least it was for me.

Just gathering information based on others? opinions and uses and perhaps helping the OP.

Thanks EF family.



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[Slugz]

Depending on what you want to use them for......you could go the slightly larger than 10x42s and kill 2 birds with one stone. 10x50/12x50....if you haven't, try them out. I know a lot of guys who got rid of their spotters and got really nice 50s and never use the spotter or need it for that matter. Really comes down to the style of hunting I think.

I think the game you are pursuing, habitat your in and style of hunting drive that.

 

[JimP]

It also comes down to what you hunt.

On my coues hunt I had a pair of 10x42 Swaro's and I was under powered. My buddy had some 15x56's and while he could see the antlers he needed to pull out the spotter to tell just what the buck was and if we should go after him. I had a hard time even putting antlers on them.

One plus if you go with a spotter is that you can get the phone adapter for one and then take some great pictures or video's to brag a little on here. I haven't purchased the adapter yet for mine but it is in the near future.