Monocular????????????

[Terry Green]

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?

[Pine]

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 .

[Terry Green]

What about ones that expand ....like the real guys use?

   

[Pine]

[Terry Green]

At $10,295 I'll take 3....

[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?

[reddogge]

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.

[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.

[Pine]

Originally 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 .

[sleepyhollow]

Buddy has a Vortex monocular that works well

[Sirius Black]

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.

[BAK]

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.

[ksbowman]

If you only had one eye why would you need anything else?

[Bowtie]

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!

[MnFn]

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.

[Archie]

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.

[fujimo]

Originally 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     ) 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!

[Rough Run]

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.

[old_goat2]

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.

[centaur]

Originally 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.