What's your go to binocular?

JL · February 28, 2011, 08:44:00 AM

I have two pair;

Swarovski 8.5x42 EL and 6x32 Eagle Optic Ranger Platinum series. The EL's are awesome and the Rangers are very clear/bright with a wide FOV (something I look for in glasses).

turkey522 · February 28, 2011, 08:59:00 AM

Vortex Diamond 8x42,I've had other brands in the same price range,but the quality was not the same.Plus a lifetime transferable warranty.

Mike Lee · February 28, 2011, 09:20:00 AM

Burris Signature Series 8x32 have served me well for several years.

JParanee · February 28, 2011, 02:56:00 PM

For local bowhunting and stalking thich terrain a pair of swarovski slc 8 x 30 for out west or long glassing a pair of el 10 x 42

legends1 · March 01, 2011, 12:54:00 AM

8x40 Burris signatures

mmisciag · March 01, 2011, 07:23:00 AM

Just bought a pair last year. Cabela's XT 8x42. They are made in Japan and do not use BAK-4. I was out with a buddy using them. He has a pair of compact binos and I have these. The difference was amazing. I bought them in the bargin cave for $179.00. You can't beat that with a stick!

Martin

wapitimike1 · March 01, 2011, 08:15:00 AM

Eastern hardwoods deer, Minox 6X30 fixed. Western more open area's Swaro 8.5X42s.

NC BowBender · March 01, 2011, 11:28:00 AM

Tight & close areas around here for Bowhunting. Use 6.5x32 Vortex Fury for woods. For more open areas or use in other weapons seasons, 8x42 Vortex Sidewinders.

March 01, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Leica Ultravid 10X25s. Clear, bright, not too heavy, fit in a shirt pocket so they're always there. Leave the big glass in the truck!

Greg Skinner · March 01, 2011, 12:31:00 PM

Leica 8x32. Small enough to always have with me, can shoot with them slung tucked under my left arm, low enough power to hand hold, big enough and powerful enough to glass all day, practically indestructible and will last a lifetime (unless burned in a house fire, like my first pair).

Blueridge · March 01, 2011, 12:33:00 PM

8x30 Swarovski.

BowHuntingFool · March 01, 2011, 01:14:00 PM

Vortex Fury...8x42...one sweet piece of glass!

gvdocholiday · March 01, 2011, 02:06:00 PM

Alpen apex 8.5x50

Bill Turner · March 01, 2011, 03:47:00 PM

Everyone has their own opinion on glass. I have managed to pick up three pair of bino's over the years that serve me well. What, how, and where I'm hunting determines which pair I carry. I use a 7 by 24 Bosch and Lomb when archery hunting in the thick stuff, my 8 x 30 Zeiss as a general purpose all around glass, and a 10 x 40 Zeiss when stalking out west. My advice is to buy the best you can afford, but let your eyes and pocketbook determine what is best for you and the way you hunt.

Eugene Slagle · March 01, 2011, 03:52:00 PM

I have 2 Binos right now.
Alpen Shasta Ridge 8X42
Alpen Apex 10X50

Both are a little big for every day carry but for hunting or long range Archery Shooting they are perfect.

awbowman · March 01, 2011, 05:39:00 PM

Leupold Wind Rivers, 10X42.

There are better, but not for the price. Monarchs are good also.

Rob W. · March 01, 2011, 06:36:00 PM

Bushnell permafocus 10x42. I am extremly rough on equipment. I have had one pair for over 8 yrs. from spring turkey through late goose they dont get much down time. A lot of bang for the buck.

BTW · March 01, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

10x25 pocket leica's for chasing the local whitetails.

Mojo Rising · March 01, 2011, 07:12:00 PM

10x50 Swarovski

Huntschool · March 01, 2011, 07:16:00 PM

Steiner Predator 8x... I love em. Wife got them for me several years ago. They are the perfect size and power (although old eyes sometimes want 10's but can't hold em staedy enough) I am not sure they make that model any longer