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Everyone I know except 1 that has tried the 2 optic 12X, spotting scope combo (including myself) has gone back to 8/10X as chest glass and 12/15X. The one that has stuck with it is using NL’s. So SLM are you saying here that pretty much everyone you know has gone strictly to a 2 bino set up? 8's / 10's paired with 12's / 15's ? Not using a spotting scope? I know a few guys recommend that as 2 eye'd viewing is preferred by them. Thanks, SC
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Yes, most that use multiple optics are using 8/10, 12/15 and a spotter. The majority are 10’s and 15’s. Obviously terrain, vegetation and species dictates the combo used on each hunt. I think most would agree with your last sentence. You glass with 2 eyes and verify if needed with a spotter. Everyone I know except 1 that has tried the 2 optic 12X, spotting scope combo (including myself) has gone back to 8/10X as chest glass and 12/15X. The one that has stuck with it is using NL’s. So SLM are you saying here that pretty much everyone you know has gone strictly to a 2 bino set up? 8's / 10's paired with 12's / 15's ? Not using a spotting scope? I know a few guys recommend that as 2 eye'd viewing is preferred by them. Thanks, SC
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Amazing buy and it's a fantastic binocular
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*UPDATE* I decided to get some 10x50's.....but I didn't find any I was willing to pay for. I also decided to step up a little in price. I called Doug at Cameraland and he gave me a good deal on some Kowa Genesis 10.5x44''s. I have been using them already for "practice" and they surely are a step up from the leupold BX-4's I had. The low light performance has been improved as well. All good things in my mind......I also picked up a Really Right Stuff polymer bino cinch to put them on the tripod. Works great. They do seem to be working..........if I had a tag for this unit, right now he would be #1 on my hit list. A true 5x5 with at least 1 kicker....the front tines on both his back forks is split and almost equal lengths...... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/ExyEcNJ.jpg)
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Good stuff all the way around 😉
I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all.
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The GPO's get very good reviews for the price. Might also check out the Leica 12 x 50 HD +. Very nice glass with some flourite elements, but pricey ($2700ish).
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The Kowa Genesis are also awesome.
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I'm trying to sell a couple pair of binos at the moment and I am going to go back to 12x50's.....yes I tripod mount all my binos for glassing. I also have a 65mm spotter I bring when needed. I've searched the forum and my search fu came up with little....
It seems like the 12's are getting a little more scarce from manufacturers. I would love to get swaro's but not going to happen. Looking to stay around $800 or less. The contenders I have been looking at are:
Leupold BX 4 pro guide HD 12x50 : Selling the 10x42 version of this and the glass is excellent. Also recommended by the guys at Outdoorsmans.
Tract Toric 12.5x50 - seems well built, no complaints online except maybe IPD, supposed to compete at a higher price range.
Maven C.3 - on the lower end of their line, don't know much about this level. People seem to like Maven in general a bunch.
Athlon Midas G2 UHD 12x50 - again a lower budget bino that people say competes at a much higher level.
Burris signature HD 12x50 - can't seem to find much on these at all. Generally not much inventory available, but can be found.
Vortex Viper HD 12x50 - mixed reviews on these. So 50/50 good bad.
Any that I am missing? I have also been keeping an eye on the classifieds of a couple forums for used. Any I should look for?
Thoughts on which one to pick? Or experiences with any? Leica Ultravid HD +. Just bought one. Like it alot.
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