Binocular question before purchase for archery

[Wesmorr]

Hoping to get some clarity here. I have a pair of Vortex Fury LRF binos that I used on a tripod during my rifle hunt in CO this year. My question is, is it worth purchasing the sig kilo 6 HDX Pro image stabilizing binoculars and having to carry 2 items with that and my sig rangefinder? Also 14x50 vs 16x50? I am worried 14x is big but plan to spot and stalk open country as that style appeals to me most.

Wondering if the image clarity and light transmission is worth not just having binoculars I can range with. Part of me thinks it’s better to have 2 dedicated items that are a bit higher quality (glass brightness was noticeably worse on the fury binos than my buddies 12x50 vortex’s anyway and felt like I couldn’t glass as early with them. Thanks.

Wes

 

[Wesmorr]

Moving post to gear, apologies.

Wes

 

[ndfb35]

I love my 14x50s. They aren't great in thick timber due to smaller FOV but for open country they are the bees knees. I may get a pair of 18s and get rid of my spotter. The only time I use the spotter now is when I need to look 3+ miles to determine if the elk is a cow or a bull.

 

[High Climber]

I’m a 10x42 guy for 95% of my glassing for archery elk. Unless it’s a trophy unit and I’m looking for a specific type of bull I don’t pack bigger glass or a spotter. Always have one back in the truck though.

 

[Blake C]

Stick with what you got. If you want better glass look at a 14-15x for tripod