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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 1100292" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>You're right on track that you'll find more animals with less effort spending more time behind glass.</p><p></p><p>I personally view spotting scopes as a great tool if you are trying to find a trophy animal. I do own a spotting scope, but never pack it in for any of my big game hunts where weight is critical. I am not a trophy hunter and currently use a pair of Leica 8x42 binocs. They have excellent glass and have no problem finding elk at any reasonable distance.</p><p></p><p>Although I don't think 8x is ideal for high-mountain glassing over long ranges. I think they are a great all around power for everything including stalking through forests. </p><p></p><p>Right now I'm looking at a pair of 12x50 Vortex Razor HD binocs. They are pretty light compared to others, and I think 12x would be better for a dedicated optic for exactly what you are talking about. Just going to require a hiking stick or some other other rest to stabilize.</p><p></p><p>Obviously there are some very expensive high end optics, but I think it's best to look through several different pairs and see what your eyes like. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to spend the money for the super high-end binocs, I think it comes down to your own eyes and how much money you are willing to spend.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 1100292, member: 33822"] You're right on track that you'll find more animals with less effort spending more time behind glass. I personally view spotting scopes as a great tool if you are trying to find a trophy animal. I do own a spotting scope, but never pack it in for any of my big game hunts where weight is critical. I am not a trophy hunter and currently use a pair of Leica 8x42 binocs. They have excellent glass and have no problem finding elk at any reasonable distance. Although I don't think 8x is ideal for high-mountain glassing over long ranges. I think they are a great all around power for everything including stalking through forests. Right now I'm looking at a pair of 12x50 Vortex Razor HD binocs. They are pretty light compared to others, and I think 12x would be better for a dedicated optic for exactly what you are talking about. Just going to require a hiking stick or some other other rest to stabilize. Obviously there are some very expensive high end optics, but I think it's best to look through several different pairs and see what your eyes like. I don't think it's absolutely necessary to spend the money for the super high-end binocs, I think it comes down to your own eyes and how much money you are willing to spend. [/QUOTE]
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