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Title: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: warden415 on October 15, 2007, 08:23:00 PM
I am looking to buy a good quality monocular for bow hunting. I have a set of binocs but since I have almost no vision in my one eye, I figured a monocular may be a better fit. Just wanted to know if anyone has any experience with different brands or styles. Thanks Steve
Title: Re: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: Roadkill on October 15, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
I have a Busshnell monocular.  I found it too hard to steady out.  JMO, but the very small size makes it hard to hold steady.
Title: Re: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: bearhair on October 15, 2007, 08:38:00 PM
I tried one and found that they are good at viewing things close by.  No substitute for binoculars for glassing fields but good for in close work.
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Post by: Aeronut on October 15, 2007, 08:51:00 PM
I used a Bushnell 10X when I read meters a few years ago.  I really liked using it over binoculars.  Just wish I could have kept it.

Dennis
Title: Re: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: GingivitisKahn on October 16, 2007, 01:22:00 PM
Zeiss makes a really nice one for about $120.
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Post by: Bill Turner on October 16, 2007, 02:25:00 PM
Someone on this site bought a Zeiss monocular here(TradGang) a couple of years ago. Always wished I had bought it, just to give it a try. Don't think you could go wrong buying the Zeiss if money is not an issue.
Title: Re: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: Hook on October 16, 2007, 04:23:00 PM
I am blind in my left eye, so I thought a monocular would be great, like others here I have found it too hard to hold steady. So i just kept using the binoculars. try before you buy if at all possible.
               Jim
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Post by: Tom A on October 16, 2007, 04:37:00 PM
The Bruntons are cheap and have good light gathering but I dont know if they would be powerful enough for what you need. I use mine for 3D.  Its 7x18 and they only cost about $25.
Title: Re: Monoculars??????????????/
Post by: Outwest on October 16, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
I've found that my 6 power single lens range finder works better than a monocular that I have.

John