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  1. Blue72

    Best Spotting Scope under $500

    Without a doubt the Nikon Ed50. It is well loved among hunters and birders for a reason. The optics are near alpha glass quality you can get them new in box from Japan for under $500. I suggest the fixed magnification eyepieces for the wider field of views trust me you will fall in love with...
  2. Blue72

    Scope magnification?

    They say 1x per 100 yards and 2x for precision work with that said I’ve seen a few people do amazing shooting to 1000 yards with the popular SWFA 10x fixed magnification scope even PRS shooters use relatively low magnification when actually shooting
  3. Blue72

    10x42 vs. 10x50 Binoculars Pros and Cons

    You will see a lot more in low light conditions and at night with 10x50 only get the 10x42 if you want a smaller binocular to carry around.
  4. Blue72

    15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

    Depending how much detail you want. Just putting your 10x binoculars on a tripod should suffice at a mile or even longer
  5. Blue72

    15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

    I always found 1.5-2 mile the sweet spot for 15x. But then again conditions count for a lot
  6. Blue72

    15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

    In a heartbeat
  7. Blue72

    Anyone Regret Going from 15x56 to 12x50?

    15x and 12x have two distinct advantages and are hard to replace the other. You have to pick what works best for you big views in binoculars start at 15x but you need a tripod 12x can still be handheld, work great mounted, smaller form factor, and is great for someone who only wants to bring...
  8. Blue72

    Anybody use 6x binos?

    Actually they probably do, I’m just explaining current affairs. I don’t like seeing the U.S. decline in Economic freedoms while China ETZ zones increases theirs, just as much as you do. We should be leading the pack
  9. Blue72

    15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

    Did you get the adapter from Bill over at the bird or astronomy forums?
  10. Blue72

    15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

    I glass several miles everyday and high power binoculars always please. my scopes mostly collect dust
  11. Blue72

    Anybody use 6x binos?

    unfortunately because the U.S. and Japan embraces more socialism, taxes, and regulations. While China creates more pro capitalist districts. The trend will only see more manufacturers moving their production to more business friendly areas. who would ever thought that China would be the place...
  12. Blue72

    Anybody use 6x binos?

    I have the maven 6x30 and the edge to edge clarity are great. But I like my Kowa 6.5x32 better. They are brighter, wider FOV and sharper in the sweet spot
  13. Blue72

    Maven C4 in 15x and 18x

    Any of you guys do long range viewing with them? how sharp are items at two miles away?
  14. Blue72

    Spotting scope for the family

    I recommend 80mm or bigger if you want to see deep space objects. Pentax and Celestron spotting scopes allows astronomical eyepieces so you can get wider FOV for star fields, or Higher magnification for planets, especially if you want to see things like Saturns Cassini division, Jupiter’s...
  15. Blue72

    Maven C4 in 15x and 18x

    I see they have a Christmas sale for 25% off…..very tempting!
  16. Blue72

    Hand-Holding Binos: Magnification or FOV?

    Both can have an effect 7x is amazing when your heart rate is up……or in a windstorm….or on a boat.….etc.. 7x is my most used binoculars for brighter image, big FOV, steady image, depth of field, etc..
  17. Blue72

    What magnification for a practice rifle?

    6x….minimal shakes when handholding and bright wide Field of Views!
  18. Blue72

    Maven B.6 12x50 vs Vortex Razor HD, and UHD 12x50 ***Updated 1/23/22***

    I would be interested in hearing about long range performance of these on a tripod (1-2 miles or more)
  19. Blue72

    Best ROI on upgrades for November elk hunting

    I’m a big fan of 12x/15x on a tripod….even when glassing several miles away big views start at 15x in Binoculars……but 12x are more handholdable during hiking and more affordable so pick whats more important to you
  20. Blue72

    Am I the only one?

    I love my maven C1 (12x42) and they perform beyond their price point. But I still definitely see advantages with better binoculars like others said, mount them on a tripod to see the actual difference. Plus look at objects far away. Before I bought the Maven C1, I bought Nikon monarch 5...

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