I used a 8x56 IOR and a 4 x56 Redfield Illuminator hunting in forests in Maryland for Sika deer, they would allow you to hunt well past legal shooting hours if so inclined. They were mounted on a 7 lb. rifle. so they were top heavy and such but If you need to see dark critters indark palces at or just after sun set they are good. Otherwise I stick to 36 -42 mm objectives in carrying rifles for all the reasons stated.
Last edited by wyoming260; 04/12/14.
