Input on what bino magnification power for Eastern MT terrain

[mc1119]

Looking for input on what power binos to be looking at for eastern Montana terrain? I will be day hunting public land.

I have tried using the search function but it returned a lot of results, so apologies in advance if there is already a thread i could read up on this.

Thanks for input.

 

[kiddogy]

well with the info I have on the terrain and distances being somewhat vague, I will just say most popular is probably 10x50 or 8x42.
IMHO … ANYTHING BIGGER and one might as well go spotting scope . smaller ?? well in my opinion there is seldom a need for smaller.

not a huge difference between the two but in low light conditions the 10x will gather more light, which to me ,is imperative.


I personally prefer the 10x50s on most hunts but many I hunt with would rather carry the 8x42s because of less weight hanging from their necks

 

[Idaho Sandman]

I’ve hunted that country a ton. 10x binos with a spotter along as well.

 

[jdappelt]

I would say 10x

 

[BluMtn]

12x50 will get the job done and a spotter is optional, I have not found the need to have a spotter. I can see clear enough with my binos to know if I need to get closer or move on. But that is my opinion only. If you are going to sit in one location and glass for a long period of time I use my trekking pole or shooting stick as a rest and make sure you glass slow.

 

[MTRaine]

I grew up in north central MT and hunted the plains exclusively when I was a kid. I now hunt a 50/50 combo of mountains/prairie. Hands down my binoculars of choice are the best glass you can afford in 10x42.

 

[JBrew]

Hands down my binoculars of choice are the best glass you can afford in 10x42.

This ^^^^

 

[BigCedarJack]

10x42 are just right for me in that environment.

 

[netman]

10x42 leupold is what I have dangling from my neck. I’ll see you in eastern Montana.

 

[Brad Corbin]

I use 8x42 and a spotting scope.

 

[Gumbo]

10x42 is perfect for binos.

 

[BH107]

I’m trying 10x50s this year with 18x56 in my pack and a tripod for when I’m glassing for long periods of time...

 

[longbarrel]

I would not hesitate to take my Leica ultravids in 10x42.

 

[hobbes]

I've used 10x42 for everything, including Eastern MT. However, I used 8x42s last year without any problems. I still prefer the 10x42, but the 8s were bought as a gift and I didn't try to swap them out. I like to carry a spotter with a short lightweight tripod to look at anything that's far enough that the 8s or 10s can't confirm shooter. It doesn't take much to set the spotter up and take it down. If I'm in a hurry, it goes back into my pack still attached to the tripod.

 

[Cahunter805]

10x42s- Buy the best glass you can afford. Don’t overlook demos or used either.