Bino upgrade

[Prairiekid]

Hi,

I am looking to add a pair of binoculars to my gear locker. For 8 years I have been primarily using a pair of Vortex Viper 10*42, they have been decent. I have had to send them in to Vortex once for a repair. I have wanted a 8* for a while now, as I primarily hunt in quite tight bush. They are also more practical for saddle hunting. I have the option to get the Leupold BX-2 or BX-4 Pro Guide 8*42. I have held the BX-2 but there is no place close by to get my hands on the Pro Guides. The cost increase is not insignificant. For those of you that have one or the other, or have used both what would you suggest? I know the BX-2 would do the job, would the BX-4 be a noticable upgrade?

Thanks for any help.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

While it is a few years old, take a look here:

26 Best Binoculars For Hunting | Backwoods Pursuit

Looking for the best binoculars on the market and aren't quite sure which ones to purchase? Maybe you are looking for the best binoculars for hunting or the

backwoodspursuit.com

 

[Prairiekid]

Thanks. That was a pretty comprehensive review. It's too bad it's a bit dated. I feel like most models have changed since 2021. Would I notice? Probably not.

 

[signing off]

Just going to guess and suggest that Vipers are a step up from BX2. So you would lose optic quality while gaining the field of view. And that is debatable.
Find the spec for field of view for your Vipers and assume nothing. Use mfg specs to confirm you will gain while in thick areas. I enjoy x by 32mm binos in whitetail woods on my chest. Kowa makes a 6 by 32 that is highly talked about and is reasonable price. Maybe add them and keep the Vipers?

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

They're ~$500 binoculars.

BP has the "Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 Binoculars - 8x42mm" for $399. Can always buy, test them and if they suck, sell them for a profit once the sale is over.

To step up in quality look at the $1k price point and look for sales, refurbs, and demo models.

 

[rking17]

Get the vortex Fury’s and you’ll have range if you ever need it