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Title: monocular??
Post by: tex-archer on October 06, 2009, 07:19:00 PM
Anyone ever use a monocular for hunting? If so what brand, power, and where did you get it?
Title: Re: monocular??
Post by: Mr.Vic on October 06, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
Yep, Camo Tasco 10x25  on sale at local farm store. Less than 20.00 if i lose it no biggy. works pretty good, fits in my pocket.
Title: Re: monocular??
Post by: Dave Bulla on October 06, 2009, 09:34:00 PM
Yup, Swedish WW 2 roof prism 6x monocular from Sportsman's Guide.  Liked it enough I ordered a second one.  Vintage 1940ish but Swedish quality with a cool leather case and a yellow tinted lens filter that can be used for very bright or dim conditions.  Don't remember the price but I think it was under $40.  I just like old stuff....
Title: Re: monocular??
Post by: trashwood on October 06, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
I bought one of the one Dave Bulla did after he told me about it.  Mine has the artillery grid in it.  

they are 6x.  what I use it for is to sort out the button bucks from the yearling does.  to make sure the sows are dry and what size they are.  works great.

rusty
Title: Re: monocular??
Post by: Doug Treat on October 06, 2009, 11:04:00 PM
I use a monocular that I bought @ Sportsman's Warehouse for about $10 if I remember right.  It's 6X and the brand is Vanguard.  I got tired of carrying around full-sized binos and I have trouble focusing both eyes with them anymore for some reason (even with higher quality binos) so the little monocular works well for me.
Title: Re: monocular??
Post by: Raminshooter on October 07, 2009, 01:40:00 PM
I use a 10 power monocular I picked up from a sporting goods store because I had gone hunting out of town and forgot my Bino's!  The monocular is much easier and faster to use when hunting on the ground.  I would not use it for extensive glassing sessions but they are light and fast to use and work great.