MuddyBoots
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I'm planning a high country archery mule deer hunt for next year and need some advice on binoculars for viewing comfort for long glassing sessions. I'm an eastern whitetail hunter that mostly uses binos sparingly to check movement from a tree stand and brushy areas when heading to a stand. I have an older set of Leupold 10x42s which I've been happy with for my current use. But, my current binoculars aren't what I would call pleasurable to look through and I'm concerned that I won't be able to sit behind them and pick apart hillsides for hours at a time even when using a tripod. I have the patience to sit up a tree dark to dark if I feel it will pay off in the long run. What level of binoculars are required to making all day glassing pleasurable? I've done some reading on good bang for the buck binoculars and am considering Maven B.2 in 11x45 and Zeiss Conquest HD in 10x42. But, I could justify spending more on something like Swarovski SLCs or ELs if it's the difference between hunting/glassing hard all day for 10 days straight versus only glassing hard early and late and having to fighting wanderlust mid-day because glassing with be less enjoyable without alpha glass.
I won't have much opportunity to practice glassing technique at home prior to my scouting trip. Will my ability to pick out deer pieces and ear and tail twitches in cover translate over to longer range glassing? On the cost the benefit analysis front, is it safe to assume that the best glass won't help you find much more game than mid-level glass other than being able to put more hours in and better resolution at first and last light? Thanks!
I won't have much opportunity to practice glassing technique at home prior to my scouting trip. Will my ability to pick out deer pieces and ear and tail twitches in cover translate over to longer range glassing? On the cost the benefit analysis front, is it safe to assume that the best glass won't help you find much more game than mid-level glass other than being able to put more hours in and better resolution at first and last light? Thanks!