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<blockquote data-quote="BoomFlop" data-source="post: 1939103" data-attributes="member: 55851"><p>Just from my experience with Mule deer in SD.</p><p></p><p>A tripod is worth it's weight in gold for binoculars. A great tripod (I use a Slik 624 carbon) makes seeing detail regardless of power night and day.</p><p></p><p>I wear Swarovski 8x32 EL's one the stalk and while whitetail hunting my home state of Wisconsin. Really any binos will work for the stalk.</p><p></p><p>I debated on spotter or high power Bino's and talked to a couple Super Slam hunters about it as well. I decided on Swarovski 15x56 HD's with an Outdoorsman Mount. Couldn't be happier. I can look through them all day (which you will) because I can use both eyes. I can spot bedded deer over a mile away as well.</p><p></p><p>As a non-resident, I'm looking for a good buck. Nice frame, however, 5" in score isn't going to dictate a shooter for me or not. This is the value of a spotting scope. Also, keep in mind that an early season mule deer hunt will be warm. You will not be able to use all the available power in most cases due to mirage.</p><p></p><p>My suggestion would be to purchase Swarovski 8.5 or 10x40's and put them on a quality tripod. Take the spotter if you want, but you will find and judge game just fine with a great optic and a quality tripod.</p><p></p><p>Good luck on your hunt!</p><p></p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoomFlop, post: 1939103, member: 55851"] Just from my experience with Mule deer in SD. A tripod is worth it’s weight in gold for binoculars. A great tripod (I use a Slik 624 carbon) makes seeing detail regardless of power night and day. I wear Swarovski 8x32 EL’s one the stalk and while whitetail hunting my home state of Wisconsin. Really any binos will work for the stalk. I debated on spotter or high power Bino’s and talked to a couple Super Slam hunters about it as well. I decided on Swarovski 15x56 HD’s with an Outdoorsman Mount. Couldn’t be happier. I can look through them all day (which you will) because I can use both eyes. I can spot bedded deer over a mile away as well. As a non-resident, I’m looking for a good buck. Nice frame, however, 5” in score isn’t going to dictate a shooter for me or not. This is the value of a spotting scope. Also, keep in mind that an early season mule deer hunt will be warm. You will not be able to use all the available power in most cases due to mirage. My suggestion would be to purchase Swarovski 8.5 or 10x40’s and put them on a quality tripod. Take the spotter if you want, but you will find and judge game just fine with a great optic and a quality tripod. Good luck on your hunt! Steve [/QUOTE]
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