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10 x 42 Leica rangefinder binos on chest. Glassing 15 Swarovski on tripod.

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Power means nothing if you can't discern the detail you are wanting to see. A cheap pair of 10X won't be nearly as good as a good pair of 7 or 8X.


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Really like my old pair of Swaro 8x30s because they appear steadier than a higher magnification that will show more of your movement while holding them. But I use 10s and 12s on occasion.


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I have been using the same pair of older American made Burris Signature 12X50s for about 20 years. Stellar glasses. My dad runs a pair of Swarovski 10x42s that I bought him for Father's Day one year and sometimes when we are hunting the Burris slightly outperform the Swaros.

It is a shame Burris went overseas, as their American made stuff was pretty good back then.


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What has worked the best for me is a Leica set of 8x32's for a wider angle and then a Swarovski 10x25 pocket bino for closer examination. I carry them both for birding. The tiny 10's if weight is a consideration. The 8's for sporting events. The wife has 8x42's and the fov is a little wider than my 8x32's, but not enough wider to justify the extra weight and size.


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8x42 in good glass will get it done.


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Plenty of light 8x, low light 10x.

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I prefer 8x.

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I like 8x 30or 42

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8X....Lighter and handier that 10X and with good glass you can put horns on them so far away that you cant get to them on the same day. What else do you need?



Agreed. I'd even go 7x if I could find top quality porro's built like Tracts and weighed the same.


I have 7x26 Bushnell Customs (porros), and 7x, 8x, and 10x Swaros. If I had to choose one it would probably be 7x.

Unless I 'm gonna exclusively sheep hunt the rest of my life, then I would probably take the 10x..........


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Originally Posted by Blacktailer
Power means nothing if you can't discern the detail you are wanting to see. A cheap pair of 10X won't be nearly as good as a good pair of 7 or 8X.


And a good pair of 10X is better than a good pair of 7 or 8X.

I use 10X for everything, woods and fields.

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Depending on where and what I am after, it depends.

Thicker woods, whether hunting deer or anything else, I like my 8.5X ELs but could easily roll with a quality 7X or 8X.
For general purpose I prefer 10X, to include open country if doing things like bird hunting, checking traps (yes I set some traps where I can check them from a distance through binos) or non trophy big game like doe antelope, cow elk or even antlered critters if there isn't a point/width restriction.
For serious deer/elk/whatever spot and stalk hunts in open country, I have been really impressed with my Meopta MeoStar 15X.



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I prefer 8X for my chest glass, but almost always have either 12X or 15X with me as well.

If I were to only have one set for hunting the West, it would probably be 10X and a tripod.

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8x for me


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Originally Posted by SLM
If I were to only have one set for hunting


fook that.....

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You got me beat but agree.

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I prefer 7’s or 8x, but also use a 10x or 12x also if I bring a tripod.

Huntsman and SLM nice stable!

In the future I want to check out the Maven 18 X 56 binos, I’ve heard they are pretty good too.

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I like em all, got 8,10,and 15x, gonna add 12’s before season. Just depends on where/how I’m huntin.


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7 or 8 for general viewing/searching ranges...
10 + for longer range in open country. Best off a tripod or bag of some sort.
I find the 10x field of view too narrow for my liking for general use... 8’s and 7’s are preferred.


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