TennSportsman
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What brand and style is your favorite that you have used? I've had some Nikon Monarchs for about 8 years, and they have ran their course. I'm looking for a quality pair with great glass that will fit in a day pack.
Nothing like a good set of binocs. I've forgot mine once or twice and dang near want to go home when I don't have them.bowhunterfanatic":23s7pjyu said:Buy once cry once. This is one purchase where you will never regret spending more than what you might've initially planned as long as you take good care of whatever you buy. I haven't bit the bullet yet, but my next pair will be Swaro, top of the line Vortex, or Leica.
I think it's more about how much $ you're willing to spend than the brand.bowhunterfanatic":3mwjb9n8 said:Buy once cry once. . . . . my next pair will be Swaro, top of the line Vortex, or Leica.
I had this same debate back in the spring. I went with the 10x42 because I wanted an in between size. I use primarily for for turkey season and watching fields. I wanted something I could take out west and use as well.huntinkev":oqldc365 said:Curious as to what power you're looking for? I'm following this topic as well for the recommendations and curious if an 8x or 10x is preferred.
TheLBLman":1vcly2mk said:I think it's more about how much $ you're willing to spend than the brand.bowhunterfanatic":1vcly2mk said:Buy once cry once. . . . . my next pair will be Swaro, top of the line Vortex, or Leica.
"Buy" what fits your situation best; don't be "sold" a particular brand.
But some brands (and types) will give you more for your $ than others.
I'm not recommending the below as a primary-use binocular for anyone.
But if you want to explore the porro-prism design, and do more "scanning" to find deer,
particularly bedded deer,
would be hard to beat this value:
Leupold Yosemite . . . .
https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-bx ... 630-172703
This 6 x 30 porro-prism configuration is a great low-light "woods" binocular,
and the 6x can be advantageous due to it's greater in focus "depth of field" and wider field of view.