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<blockquote data-quote="Comancheria" data-source="post: 1654293" data-attributes="member: 110141"><p>OK, Folks, I am of the opinion that when someone starts a thread with his betters, asking for an then receiving guidance, he should conclude that thread by letting those who have come to his aid know whether and how he took their advice--what he decided--and why. It's a simple courtesy--especially in my case, given how often I seek help as compared to how often I can give any.</p><p></p><p>Everyone on this thread offered good advice in my opinion. I would love to be able to carry a couple of pair of hand-held binos, a big pair, and a spotting scope. With me, it's a simple matter of not being able to carry what I used to. So the only optics I will be carrying in the West will be (1) The dS scope on my rifle--and (2) (drumroll), I have decided on the Swarovski el 12 x 50mm as my one glass.</p><p></p><p>I reached this decision based on the following:</p><p></p><p>First, while I respect positive opinions on the 15 X 56mm, and was very tempted, I was blown away by the reviews--not only on this thread, but on several other web sites--as to the clarity of the 12 x 50s. </p><p></p><p>Second, if I am only going to carry one optic other than my rifle scope, the 12, while not ideal as a hand-held glass, can serve both as that and even better on a tripod.</p><p></p><p>So, say I come to a new area, I will glass that area with the binocular. It will be fitted with a stud by The Outdoorsman, their binoculars adapter, and an Arca Swiss adapter plate. I can then slap it onto the Outdoorsman's tripod with fluid head to pick apart the cover.</p><p></p><p>When I spot something the 12-powers convince me is the right critter, I can then disconnect the binos, slap on the Hog Saddle, (also in an Arca Swiss), to make the shot. Conversely, if I still have any question that could not be resolved by the 12x, I will then be in position to crank up to 25 power on the dS and use it as a spotter. Of course, with the 25mm objective on the scope won't provide the light or detail of one of the big 80 or 90mmms--but an old fart like me, who is either unwilling or unale lto man up like I used to even 30 years ago, is going to have to cut some corners weight wise.</p><p></p><p>As far as all the expense, no, I am most certainly not wealthy, but when I check my life-expectancy against the insurance charts, I figure I can either spend what I have for toys and fun or leave it to my 2 children and/or 5 grandchildren, Of the seven, only one grandson thoroughly approves of my politics and life style--and two tell me that, while I am a lovable old codger, they are convinced I am basically a Nazi. </p><p></p><p>So I intend to be the first Nazi ever to own a dS and el Binos!</p><p> </p><p>Thanks again for all your help and best regards!</p><p></p><p>Russ</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Comancheria, post: 1654293, member: 110141"] OK, Folks, I am of the opinion that when someone starts a thread with his betters, asking for an then receiving guidance, he should conclude that thread by letting those who have come to his aid know whether and how he took their advice--what he decided--and why. It's a simple courtesy--especially in my case, given how often I seek help as compared to how often I can give any. Everyone on this thread offered good advice in my opinion. I would love to be able to carry a couple of pair of hand-held binos, a big pair, and a spotting scope. With me, it's a simple matter of not being able to carry what I used to. So the only optics I will be carrying in the West will be (1) The dS scope on my rifle--and (2) (drumroll), I have decided on the Swarovski el 12 x 50mm as my one glass. I reached this decision based on the following: First, while I respect positive opinions on the 15 X 56mm, and was very tempted, I was blown away by the reviews--not only on this thread, but on several other web sites--as to the clarity of the 12 x 50s. Second, if I am only going to carry one optic other than my rifle scope, the 12, while not ideal as a hand-held glass, can serve both as that and even better on a tripod. So, say I come to a new area, I will glass that area with the binocular. It will be fitted with a stud by The Outdoorsman, their binoculars adapter, and an Arca Swiss adapter plate. I can then slap it onto the Outdoorsman's tripod with fluid head to pick apart the cover. When I spot something the 12-powers convince me is the right critter, I can then disconnect the binos, slap on the Hog Saddle, (also in an Arca Swiss), to make the shot. Conversely, if I still have any question that could not be resolved by the 12x, I will then be in position to crank up to 25 power on the dS and use it as a spotter. Of course, with the 25mm objective on the scope won't provide the light or detail of one of the big 80 or 90mmms--but an old fart like me, who is either unwilling or unale lto man up like I used to even 30 years ago, is going to have to cut some corners weight wise. As far as all the expense, no, I am most certainly not wealthy, but when I check my life-expectancy against the insurance charts, I figure I can either spend what I have for toys and fun or leave it to my 2 children and/or 5 grandchildren, Of the seven, only one grandson thoroughly approves of my politics and life style--and two tell me that, while I am a lovable old codger, they are convinced I am basically a Nazi. So I intend to be the first Nazi ever to own a dS and el Binos! Thanks again for all your help and best regards! Russ [/QUOTE]
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