Binos on a tripod is a whopping game changer

[boom]

I just did a 9 day optical grid search of the AZ desert looking for tiny deer. I've had the tripod and binos for a year but finally committed to giving it a go. I was lazy swapping from my scope to binos so I tended to just run my spotter to locate game. This time. Extra adaptor plate, small belt pocket on my pack to hold bino adaptor. It was an amazing eye opener. This is the first time ever that I found pretty much all the deer. It was me directing others to my finds Bonus? You can look away to survey the landscape for landmarks to describe to your hunt partner. You glass stays put on the animal. Before there was that, "wait let me find it again" moment. What a time and stress saver. I think I'm gonna get my brother a tripod for next Christmas. Time to up the game finding. I don't care how tight you scrunch down to stabilize your binoculars. A tripod makes it so steady you can see an ear swish away a fly.

 

[weaver]

Absolutely. This year was the first time I tried it on a mule deer hunt in colorado. Major game changer.

 

[CoHiCntry]

Agree... just started really doing it this past season and it is a huge game changer. Not sure why I waited so long? Makes me wonder if a spotting scope is even justified for a lot of situations? Maybe just bump up the bino power and objective?

 

[HookUp]

Agreed! Even with a 10X you see so much more game. I picked up Swaro El 12x50's and I can count points out to a mile. I have a spotting scope and am trying to decide if I should even pack it. What's the advantage? If I need to get closer for a look I have legs, within a mile is a long distance.

 

[Art Vandeley]

I need to get in on this. What kind of adapter do I need for Swaro 10x50 EL's?

 

[209hunter]

Check out Outdoorsmans, they can hook you up with the right adapter and they build a quality product.

 

[bcimport]

I glassed a snow field this fall and saw nothing freehand. Started over with the same glass on my tripod and found 3 goats laying in the snow and 4 more in the cliff above the snow field. Was an eye opening experience.

 

[WRO]

Agreed! Even with a 10X you see so much more game. I picked up Swaro El 12x50's and I can count points out to a mile. I have a spotting scope and am trying to decide if I should even pack it. What's the advantage? If I need to get closer for a look I have legs, within a mile is a long distance.

You need both imho, but the 12s are a game changer. I'm covered on elk to 5 miles and deer to 4, I don't hike like I used too since I got good optics.

 

[justinspicher]

I just decided to do this as well for this upcoming season. Don't know why I waited so long.

 

[pirogue]

I need to get in on this. What kind of adapter do I need for Swaro 10x50 EL's?

I've bought and used both the Swarovski brand adapter, and the Outdoorsman brand. The Swarovski looks flimsy for the price, but it is designed like it should be and that is pivot in the center of the binos. The Outdoorsmans are strong, probably faster to install, remove from the tripod, but the designer must have never set and glassed for Coues very long. Since they drill into the hinge mechanism on the objective lens end, that becomes the pivot point. This creates a longer radius to the eyecup, which creates more head,neck, and body lean to scan the same depth of field compared to an adapter that pivots in the center. If they had designed the vertical in a Z shape, it would have moved the pivot more to the center and would be a lot more ergonomically friendly.

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

I need to get in on this. What kind of adapter do I need for Swaro 10x50 EL's?

http://www.sandsarchery.com/Swarovski-UTA-Universal-Tripod-Adapter-p/swarouta.htm

Swaro built this to be superlight weight. Make no mistake these are well designed and durable.

 

[boom]

http://www.sandsarchery.com/Swarovski-UTA-Universal-Tripod-Adapter-p/swarouta.htm

Swaro built this to be superlight weight. Make no mistake these are well designed and durable.

will that work with all binos? and can you flex the hinge back/forth with the binos in the saddle?

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

I'm pretty sure it would work with all bino's, but i would recommend getting the Field Optics Research bino adapter, if your binos have the 1/4 - 20 adapter socket. It is much more versatile.

 

[Hunthigh1]

I'm pretty sure it would work with all bino's, but i would recommend getting the Field Optics Research bino adapter, if your binos have the 1/4 - 20 adapter socket. It is much more versatile.

Rob, What makes the field optics research one more versatile?

I am currently trying to choose and adapter for my meostar HD 10x42's ....

 

[S&S Archery (Rob)]

2 reasons. It connects to the swivel point of your binos, allowing them to work exactly as if they were not attached. Meaning that they do not impede adjustments. Also the mount fits forward, or backwards alowing you more flexibility. You can have the adapter leaning towards you or away.

 

[HuntHarder]

Look up "the outdoorsman" adapter here in Az. By far the best adapter for most bino's. If you have EL's, you will need to send them in to get the stud installed in the front of them. They remove the hinge pin and press in their adapter. Swarovski endorses this, and does not void your warranty. IMO it is the best adapter on the market and is small and lightweight.

 

[tttoadman]

I have been using the Field Optics Research adapter, and have been really happy with it. The compression washer on the adapter fitting is very generous in size, so it really does allow full movement of the binos. I put it together last spring, and I never even had to touch it all year. Pretty cheap also at only $35.

Todd H.

 

[jr87mustang]

I have the field optics as well, works really good and its cheap.

 

[fatrascal]

Anybody have a picture of the Field Optics Research Adapter? fatrascal.

 

[darcytribe]

Rob, What makes the field optics research one more versatile?

I am currently trying to choose and adapter for my meostar HD 10x42's ....

I use the vortex one with my meostar binos, it works great.