Seen lots of Bino threads over the years...and spotting scope threads...but don't recall a monocular thread.
How about it? Who, what, where? 8X out there?
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This is my Brunton 7 x 18 .
I use a monocular because I can't see with a binocular because of my glasses .
With my glasses off I can't focus both sides .
With this monocular I can use it with or without my glasses .
And it's small and light .
What about ones that expand ....like the real guys use?
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At $10,295 I'll take 3....
Seriously...never looked at them before....looks like lots of company's make them....
I Have a question.....I know what the diff in 10x and 8x in the field with Binos.....is it the same with Monos?
I used to hunt with a 8x Redfield mono in the 60s. My mother in law gave it to me as a gift. Worked just fine but I lost it on a hunt. I now have a very small 6x I use but can't remember the brand.
I don't know about field of vision. I just use mine if I see something or see movement, etc.
I got one years ago. I figured it would be great for hunting and could fit in a pocket.
It was the handiest thing but I had a terrible time finding anything in it. I could see the deer/groundhog/squirrel with both eyes but just couldn't pick it out with the monocular.
It's in a drawer with all my other crap that doesn't work.
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
Seriously...never looked at them before....looks like lots of company's make them....
I Have a question.....I know what the diff in 10x and 8x in the field with Binos.....is it the same with Monos?
Yes , same way as binoculars .
The trick to using one is to look at what you want to see and bring it up without looking away .
Buddy has a Vortex monocular that works well
My Bushnell rangefinder (hopefully not taboo, lol) is also a 5X monocular. Unless you are going for mountain goat or sheep, I think for most hunting, any monocular is just fine.
In deep woods lower power with great light gathering would be ideal. If I could find a 5 x 35 I'd snap it up.
If you only had one eye why would you need anything else?
I've been using a Vortex Solo 10x25 for the last two years. Didn't cost a lot, clear and easy to focus. Does the job!
I have a 8X Leica rangefinder that is pretty good optically.
I have thought about using it for a monocular. Don't think I would want to look through it for any great length of time.
But for quick looks at game it would be OK, I think.
I bought a Vortex 10x last year that I really like carrying. It does what I need it to do, and I like the smaller size compared to binos.
QuoteOriginally posted by ksbowman:
If you only had one eye why would you need anything else?
i only use a monocular( also only have one eye- so that helps :biglaugh: ) i used it when i hunted and guided in south africa, and all my hunting over here- i love it- i have one of those trelescopic ones in 25 power- but have to use it with a steady rest- and has a smll field of view- so its cool, but not practical,
i like that the monoculars are small , compact and effective! - i would like one with a bit more power though! works great in the dense bush!
I've had a Simmons 8x21 for years. Works great from hunting squirrels to deer. I keep it on a lanyard around my neck and, just drop it in a shirt or coat pocket to keep it from tangling. Very handy.
Vortex makes a really good one with a really good warranty. I have a 10x20something, really like it in certain situations! Not near as easy to pick up your target quickly with though, I use it a lot for 3d these days.
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QuoteOriginally posted by ksbowman:
If you only had one eye why would you need anything else?
I'm waiting for JD Berry to comment on this.
Yep I have a piece of metal fly off of a hammer and go right through my left eye.. Blind it that eye now..So yep ive had a monoc since then .. Bushnell..10x42 legend...Damn nice one.thx to my wife!
I keep one in my fanny pac use it quite often.Really helps in the palmetto woods I hunt.Kip
Been using the Vortex 8x25 for a couple years, works well for me.
I got a Vortex 10x30 for xmas and Im pretty impressed with it . Its a lot clearer and lets in more light than a lot of good binos . Im going to have lots of uses for it and wont have to carry a heavy binoculars all the time . I have a small pair of Swarovski and its better to look through than they are .
Interesting.....sounds like I need to look into this.
thanks guys
I have the Vortex mono also. To me it is not as easy as binds to find what you are looking for, but with practice it isn't bad.. I carry it more than the binos because of their size and weight.
QuoteOriginally posted by Red Beastmaster:
I got one years ago. I figured it would be great for hunting and could fit in a pocket.
It was the handiest thing but I had a terrible time finding anything in it. I could see the deer/groundhog/squirrel with both eyes but just couldn't pick it out with the monocular.
It's in a drawer with all my other crap that doesn't work.
Same here! Mine is a Vortex 8x.
Thay are basically a variable power rifle scope with less eye relief.
I looked at a vortex just today and I didn't like it at all .
I'll stick with my Brunton .
A low power spotting scope that can be hand held...how can that be anything but good...my Bushnell Legend has great optics at a reasonable price
DDave
QuoteOriginally posted by Terry Green:
What about ones that expand ....like the real guys use?
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It's a drawscope. Popular with hunters in Europe, as they weigh less and if you are proficient you don't need a tripod to use it.
I have an Optolyth fixed 25X that is nice to use, and Swarovski makes the CTS line of drawscopes that have interchangeable eyepieces.
Basically a different, more versatile version of a spotting scope.
I've got a little Brunton monocular on the end table next to me right now. I've tried to like it but much prefer binoculars any day.
Dang it Terry, now I want one.
Has anyone tried the Barska?
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22783706&clickid=prod_cs&recid=Product_PageElement_product1_rr_1_1356#BVRRWidgetID
I still only use a monocular. It's cheap, light, easy to keep out of the way but still at ready-access. It's a 10x and, like others have said, it's difficult to find stuff in it. Often, the deer moves out of view before I can even find it in the monocular. I think I'd prefer a 7-10x (zoom) and may pick one up some day. But I pretty much only use it to confirm the presence of antlers while still hunting. If I did more spot/stalk from distant ridges, I'd get more serious binoculars.