Originally Posted by smallcal
May have been asked, but wanted a blunt discussion. I'm looking at some new glass - Swaro or Leica big-eyes (15x56), possibly a Geovid. Basic scanning, spotting and a future antelope and a moose trip in the future.

My question is, is the significant price difference worth it to an eastern hunter that does not glass that much except on western hunts going to notice a difference in the glass?

Any opinions appreciated. Thank you.


I personally wouldn't bother for an Antelope hunt. They aren't hard to spot, though judging trophy quality may be a different story. Not sure about moose. If you develop a serious mule deer habit, you may want to invest in good glass.