2 pairs of binos for Elk Hunt?

[PlanoDano]

Going on a gun hunt in a unit where glassing is key to locating elk.
Glassing setup
Steiner hx 15X56
Sirui va5 ballhead with CF tripod

RF choices
Fury 5000 AB
Bushnell Nitro 1 mile ARC

I usually pack light as possible but 2 pair of binos seems to make sense as the Fury gives elevation solution where LRF I am going to an app or a card. In the old days it was always a card taped to stock but I was not comfortable taking shots at ranges I do now. I have both shooter and 4d0f on phone. It sounds like the fury makes sense from a work flow solution but in real life I always need a minute to stow binos on chest. Second thing I have more problems locating the game to range it in the LRF. So I am heavily leaning to carrying 2 pair of binos.

 

[MuleyFever]

Unless you are trying to score an elk at distance I wouldn't take more than my binos. Elk are big and easy to spot at long range with 10x binos.

 

[PlanoDano]

Thanks for your reply and I agree when elk or up and moving 10X42 is enough but I find myself reaching for more during the day.

 

[Jimss]

If you are hunting relatively open country or canyon country you may want to consider a bino plus spotter. There are times I can spot more game from long range with a spotter than binos.

 

[MuleyFever]

Thanks for your reply and I agree when elk or up and moving 10X42 is enough but I find myself reaching for more during the day.

Then why ask the question?

 

[Elkangle]

Take both...obvious elk are big and easy but thats only gona happen so much pending the area/hunt...you wana find all the elk...not just the obvious ones

 

[PlanoDano]

Then why ask the question?

was debating on leaving the furys and carrying the LRF. Now your reply has gotten me thinking about just taking the fury. Unit is a lot of sage with some pockets of j&P fewer small pockets of aspen and pine. I tend to pack everything to start and remove items over a week are two in hopes of keeping kit at a reasonable size.

Take both...obvious elk are big and easy but thats only gona happen so much pending the area/hunt...you wana find all the elk...not just the obvious ones

That is the way I am leaning. Sure the elk will have shifted since there will have been a rifle season prior to the start.

 

[rogerdoger]

I am going that route this year, carry 8x in chest for on the move and any timber I get into. Will pack the 15’s for longer glassing periods.

 

[LCguy]

I take 10s and 18s. 10s for movement hours and on the chest and 18s for looking into bedding areas.