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<blockquote data-quote="Comancheria" data-source="post: 1652194" data-attributes="member: 110141"><p>Folks,</p><p></p><p><strong>Let me begin with the parameters of how I will be using the binoculars</strong>:</p><p> (1) They will be used for backpack hunting and/or hunting with a guide--all in the mountain</p><p> west</p><p> for mule deer, elk, and pronghorn.</p><p></p><p> (2) I will <em><strong>not</strong></em> be carrying a spotting scope or big spotting binoculars. I will be after a quality</p><p> buck, bull, or goat, but I am not going to be particularly picky--and couldn't handle the</p><p> weight anyway.</p><p></p><p> (3) The scope on my rifle will be a 5X25 power. I realize this is not intended for spotting, but</p><p> the top end is available in a pinch.</p><p></p><p> (4) I will be limiting my shots to an absolute maximum of 1,000 yards--and possibly "down" to</p><p> 800 or even 600, depending on my experience with myself and my abilities as I get more</p><p> into long-range shooting and range practice.</p><p></p><p><strong>I currently have two hunting binoculars</strong>:</p><p></p><p>(1) Swarovski 10X by 20 mm. Ultra-Light (10 oz)</p><p></p><p>(2) Leica 8X by 42 mm. (2 lbs 4 oz) (chosen as a compromise between western hunting and</p><p> seeing through the thick brush here in South Texas.)</p><p></p><p>I have used both out west and of course, my experience has been, as you might expect:</p><p></p><p> That while the little Swaros are a dream to carry, with excellent glass, the exit pupil makes</p><p> very difficult to glass for long periods.</p><p></p><p> The Leicas, though heavy--especially for an old fart that isn't getting any younger, are</p><p> magnificent beyond belief, and you can glass with them for hours.</p><p></p><p> I realize and accept that long-glassing will require more weight.</p><p></p><p> I have never experienced any known difficulty locating game with the 8 power Leicas--but</p><p> then, I have always limited my shots to 300 yards or so, with limited stalk distances at that. I</p><p> am interested in the opinions of those with a lot more experience.</p><p></p><p>So here are my questions:</p><p></p><p>(1) Given the parameters I have set forth, <em><strong>and focusing only on magnification,</strong></em> and given the price of adding another pair of high-end 10X or 12X glasses to the mix, how comfortable would you be with the 8X Leicas as a general glassing binocular for my purposes?</p><p></p><p>(2) Would any of you consider going with the 8-power a virtual show-stopper?</p><p></p><p>Thanks, as always for your advice and best regards,</p><p></p><p>Russ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Comancheria, post: 1652194, member: 110141"] Folks, [B]Let me begin with the parameters of how I will be using the binoculars[/B]: (1) They will be used for backpack hunting and/or hunting with a guide--all in the mountain west for mule deer, elk, and pronghorn. (2) I will [I][B]not[/B][/I] be carrying a spotting scope or big spotting binoculars. I will be after a quality buck, bull, or goat, but I am not going to be particularly picky--and couldn't handle the weight anyway. (3) The scope on my rifle will be a 5X25 power. I realize this is not intended for spotting, but the top end is available in a pinch. (4) I will be limiting my shots to an absolute maximum of 1,000 yards--and possibly "down" to 800 or even 600, depending on my experience with myself and my abilities as I get more into long-range shooting and range practice. [B]I currently have two hunting binoculars[/B]: (1) Swarovski 10X by 20 mm. Ultra-Light (10 oz) (2) Leica 8X by 42 mm. (2 lbs 4 oz) (chosen as a compromise between western hunting and seeing through the thick brush here in South Texas.) I have used both out west and of course, my experience has been, as you might expect: That while the little Swaros are a dream to carry, with excellent glass, the exit pupil makes very difficult to glass for long periods. The Leicas, though heavy--especially for an old fart that isn't getting any younger, are magnificent beyond belief, and you can glass with them for hours. I realize and accept that long-glassing will require more weight. I have never experienced any known difficulty locating game with the 8 power Leicas--but then, I have always limited my shots to 300 yards or so, with limited stalk distances at that. I am interested in the opinions of those with a lot more experience. So here are my questions: (1) Given the parameters I have set forth, [I][B]and focusing only on magnification,[/B][/I] and given the price of adding another pair of high-end 10X or 12X glasses to the mix, how comfortable would you be with the 8X Leicas as a general glassing binocular for my purposes? (2) Would any of you consider going with the 8-power a virtual show-stopper? Thanks, as always for your advice and best regards, Russ [/QUOTE]
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