Need advice on hunting binoculars

[slabuda]

I would get no more than 10X....At 12X I find them hard to hold steady. I got these from B&H at the best price I have seen online.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/327020-USA/Leupold_56315_10x50_Wind_River_Olympic.html

To say they are good is an understatement!!! Loads of light transmission and clear as normal vision. I spot whistle pigs (6-7" tall) in the sage brush at up to 150 yds (lots of sage to see through) with no issues at all. And have used cattle as a replacement for large game at VERY long distances and they fill the view up nicely so dont worry about 10X.

 

[T.R.]

My binoculars are BUSHNELL H20 in 10X. They're BEST I've ever owned and cost less than $150. from Natchez Shooting Supplies. Excellent clarity and brightness!

TR

 

[redneck2]

Update on binos

Got my new binoculars yesterday. I ordered these from one of the members here. http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubb...=594030&page=1

As one would expect, they are a little large and somewhat heavier than my compacts. Actually that's what I wanted as I'm not carrying them. The size and weight should make them steadier. They appear new and unissued.

Quality of the glass appears quite acceptable. I can read the 1" letters on a sign about 100 yards away. Weather here is very hot and muggy, so everything looks hazy. I am going to take them to the local gun shop next week and check them side by side against $489 Leupolds. They are notiicably clearer than my $129 Pentax that I carry for deer hunting.

Focus is individual for each eye. I was uncertain about that, but it's actually very nice. Once you use them for a few minutes, it's real easy to focus both at once. The focus is extremely smooth.

Service was superb. I got them in about a week, Priority Mail insured.