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#7009086 10/26/12
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Has anyone used monocular for their hunting? I am thinking the following ones

Zen-Ray ZRS HD http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/monoculars/monohd8x42.html

Bushnell Legend HD http://www.opticsplanet.com/bushnell-legend-ultra-hd-10x42mm-monocular.html

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They are better than nothing, but do not take the place of binoculars.


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My buddy lost an eye in an auto accident a few years ago. Only person I've ever recommended a monocular to, and he chose a Swarovski 8x30 Laserguide. Waste of time otherwise, IMO.

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When I needed a new rangfinder I bought a Leica because I fugred with quality glass I wouldn't have to carry my binoculars - WRONG! With only one eye you have no depth perseption and sometimes even finding what you want to look at because of it.

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My buddy has poor eye sight on his left eye. We can fit him with different binoculars. None of them works out. He ended up with a pair of 10x42 monocular, which works out great for him.

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lt7010,

If you wear glasses you will need at least 13mm of eye relief. I have been checking them all summer. I want them to carry on my belt instead of the compact binos.


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I use a Brunton 8x42 for Turkey Season. I find it great for quick scanning of areas and id of birds. Not great for long periods of glassing.

I'm ordering a Minox http://www.minox.com/index.php?id=3589&L=1

For Christmas. Will report more on it then.


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