Hunting binoculars
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The kind where you find and shoot animals.
Seriously though, I would like something for being able to find deer at range and get a decent look at them. A rangefinder would help too because I am hunting where 500 yard shots would be possible.
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So ag field deer. I'd say probably an 8x42. I don't have any experience with rangefinder integrated models, I prefer a standalone rangefinder. I would say if you aren't going to be staring through them all day like you would on a western hunt, go with something less expensive like a bushnell or the lower end Vortex stuff and spend a little on a rangefinder.
It can be somewhat difficult to do on an ag field but if I'm going to be set up in a spot for a while, finding distance markers is easier than ranging the animal while it's in front of you.
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I am going to Missouri for a whitetail hunt but I would like to get something that would work for all around performance.
I really don’t know as much about binoculars as I do about scopes.
I really don’t know as much about binoculars as I do about scopes.
Lee Satterfield
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I used a borrowed set of Vortex range finding binos on my last antelope hunt. Unless you spend a lot of money, you’ll sacrifice a lot of optical quality, and gain a lot of weight. I’d spend my money on good set of binos and a decent rangefinder.
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Do you have a budget? A combo bino/LRF unit actually worth purchasing is going to be ~$1k-$1.5k The two that come to mind are the Vortex Fury and Sig Sauer Kilo. I've only looked through the first version of the Sig Kilo and the glass quality was decent and I have numerous Vortex optics that are good. Both binos are 10x42 which if you are going to be using these for open field glassing is a better choice than 8x. Honestly the best place to call is CamerlandNY and talk to them.
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I have the Sig Kilo 3000BDX. The glass is good and the rangefinders very accurate. I’ve ranged known distance targets at 1,300 yards with them and they’ve been spot on.
Paired with a good tripod mount, they’d be an awesome field/hunting tool.
I’ve also looked through the Vortex and thought they seemed a bit less sharp than the Sig, but it’s a sample size of 1.
Paired with a good tripod mount, they’d be an awesome field/hunting tool.
I’ve also looked through the Vortex and thought they seemed a bit less sharp than the Sig, but it’s a sample size of 1.
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I haven’t figured out a budget yet but $1000 seems reasonable for a combo pair since I would spend that amount on a rangefinder and a set of binoculars. I appreciate any information at this point because I don’t know what I want and am trying to learn.
The Sig Sauer KILO6K HD 10x42mm Rangefinding Binocular ( Black ) is optically superior to the older 3000BDX and is one of the finer as far as electronics. At the sale price of $799.99 is hard to beat. There are other fine units in the under $1,500.00 price category but IMO this would be the way to go. If the best is what you desire look at the Revic Acura BLR10b Binocular Laser Rangefinder 10x42 with Ballistics. Optically and electronically this is the way to go. It's our pleasure, as a long standing supporting vendor here, to discuss the different available options and special opportunities with you. Please give a call, 516-217-1000, when you have the time. Thanks
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Dont know if this is what you are looking for but I have a pair Steiner 8x30 Military * Marine binoculars I got at a gun show for $250. They seem to be quite rugged and once you set them to your eyes that's it, no more adjustment ever. Everything is in focus no matter the distance.