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Title: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: Mojostick on December 12, 2008, 05:35:00 PM
I'm looking for a good pocket monocular. Anyone use one? I'd spend $100 plus on a good one.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: J-KID on December 12, 2008, 05:41:00 PM
I've looked through the Brunton and it didn't seem bright enough for hunting with it's 18mm objective.  The Zeiss MiniQuik is probably of high quality, however, once again you have the small objective.  I'd look seriously at the Vortex monocular with it's 25mm objective.  It's larger than the others and should provide a brighter view.  I've had excellent experiences with Vortex binoculars.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: trashwood on December 12, 2008, 06:26:00 PM
Mojostick - keep this just between me and you OK.  I would want my trad buddies to find out I carry a range finder.   :)   I do use a RX3 range finder and most often use it as a monocular to look pigs and deer over.  well and yes I might just push the range finder button now and again

rusty
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: JEFF B on December 12, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
you aint right in the head using one of those  :biglaugh:now where did ya say ya got it from     :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: Roadkill on December 12, 2008, 08:13:00 PM
I have a Bushnell from 30 years ago and don't use it.  it seems to me that the effort to find a target in it is difficult and binos are clearer and easier to get on target-just my opinion.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: GingivitisKahn on December 12, 2008, 09:51:00 PM
I've used the little Zeiss mono before and really like it.  I kinda want one of those, tbh.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: draco on December 12, 2008, 10:53:00 PM
Stiener used to make an eight power monocular that was a porro prisum design and it could be twisted around to make it smaller. It was of good quality, very bright and I am still kicking myself for not buying one when I looked at them.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: Shooty1 on December 12, 2008, 11:14:00 PM
I might buy a good one someday, but until then I'll keep using a $10 tasco monocular.
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on December 13, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
Try Here (http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/109080_25-x-30mm-brass-priate-scope.htm)
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: Gray Buffalo on December 13, 2008, 09:49:00 AM
this is where I shop

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/1025/Monoculars_Accessories_Monoculars.html
Title: Re: Looking for pocket monocular
Post by: Broken Arrow 1 on December 13, 2008, 12:01:00 PM
I have one used it twice and did not like it. You are more than welcome to have it if you want it?