binoculars

[TheLBLman]

I use Leupold Yosemite 6X30 in bow season.

For the money, those may very well be the best quality glass on the market.

Have an incredible depth of field and field of view!
Not to mention, great in low light with a 5.0 exit pupil.
Very little focusing is required --- view is just "clear" close and far.

 

[jakeway]

I use Leupold Yosemite 6X30 in bow season.

For the money, those may very well be the best quality glass on the market.

Have an incredible depth of field and field of view!
Not to mention, great in low light with a 5.0 exit pupil.
Very little focusing is required --- view is just "clear" close and far.

Exactly. You can get these on line for under $100. And they're great for kids, too, since they have a slightly narrower distance between the tubes, they are VERY light to carry and hold, and the lower magnification makes it easier for them to hold steady enough for clear viewing. I like them in hot weather, where every once I carry pays a toll.

But definately get the 6 power version instead of the 8 power; the exit pupil on the 8X30 is too small for low light.

 

[jakeway]

I use Leupold Yosemite 6X30 in bow season; help a lot in low light, and very light and compact. When the leaves are down and I'd like a little longer range, I use Nikon Monarch ATB 8X36...

Check that; I've got the 8X42 ATB.