I've got the same issue. Its a curse. Curious to what you are currently doing and have found anything that helps even the slightest besides steroid shots and NSAIDs?
Go on ebay or my favorite place is designer optics.com. Buying in store or from official stores is 2-3× cost for the same thing. I like Smith, Costa would probably be my next choice
Be ready to shoot 500 yards, bring a window mount for binos, bring a tripod for glassing while on stalks. Be prepared to lay down and crawl in prickly pear. The best setup is a tripod with a gun mount like triclops or a savvy version like spartan offers. If you dont dial and shoot, be confident...
This brings the Zeiss victory sf 8x32 into play with a 465ft FOV. however not field flattened (edges are pin cushioned), so the true useable field of view is more in the range the new NL 8x32 but can be had for a decent deal with this new release. So what do you do, 8x32 EL, NL, or Victory SF?
As far as I know 15 aren't possible, as the prisms wouldn't fit in them, the reason 15s never became a reality in the EL line.
I have 12x50s and they are sweet, but if I did it again and money wasn't an issue I'd just go the NL 12x42 for the weight savings and so I hear, better image. But to...
Nl 32s are available for presale, and after reading bird forums months prior this was to be somewhat expected. I have pursosely held off Swarovski EL 32s awaiting this release. What do you guys think, all hype? The specs are good, not quite what was expected as far as field of view but still...
Whether you think people hate on vortex too much or not the fact is it's still junk and you will need their warranty if you buy one. If that hurts your feelings you need to get your life on track cuz your scope probably doesnt