Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Optics Vortex 6.5x32 Raptor vs. Minox BD 8x44 BP

What's the best hunting porro binos? How do they compare in size, clarity, etc

I'm close to pulling the trigger one one of these.

I do not know the vortex Raptors, but I do know the Minox Porros.

I use the 10x44s as my guiding binos in AK.

We had a thread on them earlier .

Bottom line - great product. Discontinued, too. Surprised?

Are the Minox binos large in size? or compact?

I would consider the Minox full size. About the size of a roof 8x42 turned sideways.

I'm surprised more members don't have one of the binos?

I ordered the Raptors today from Doug. what the heck, I will give them a shot.

cooperfan,

If the Minox is the porro I tried, I didn't keep it. When I compared it with my 7-15X35 Nikon it was slightely better, but not enough to warent retiring the Nikon.

When I tried the 6.5X32 Raptor the Nikon was retired to the pickup and the chest strap from it was installed on the Raptor.

Got em and love em. I like the size and weight glass ain't Euro but is very usable.

I'd keep with my 6x30 Yo's...

Dober

I received my Raptors today and all I can say is the reviews were spot on. These are really nice binos for the money. The size is exactly what I was looking for and the optics are very clear. They seem to be very easy on the eyes. I even like the soft case that comes with them. Can't wait to try them turkey hunting in a couple weeks.