New Binoculars, spotting scope, or both...

[iflyskyhigh]

Front Country yes. I have their ballhead as well which is impressive in hand, but I havent put any time in with it in the field yet.

I have an issue with buying A LOT of different variations of things to try out then selling what doesnt work.

Edit: To add there were a few recent threads regarding the Tricer options and many posters said they had sold their Tricer in favor of the Aziak or chose the Aziak over the Tricer to start with. Those threads led me down the path of buying the Aziak and I have been happy with the decision.

I don't mind buying, trying, and reselling. But also trying to avoid it.

 

[Nate D]

I don't mind buying, trying, and reselling. But also trying to avoid it.

I just recently upgraded my optics. I ended up with the 8x and 14x pures and a compact spotter. I went with the 8s over the 10s for FOV and handhold ability. Went with 14s over the 12s for the greater magnification and greater separation in use from the 8s. Plus I just want to try a higher mag bino. They have nearly the same FOV as the 12x50 els but nearly 3x more magnification and the Els were considered by many as the best Western hunting bino before the NLs. I know I shake so 12s off hand is not something I would enjoy. The 8s are something special. I am waiting for the 14s to arrive.

 

[iflyskyhigh]

I just recently upgraded my optics. I ended up with the 8x and 14x pures and a compact spotter. I went with the 8s over the 10s for FOV and handhold ability. Went with 14s over the 12s for the greater magnification and greater separation in use from the 8s. Plus I just want to try a higher mag bino. They have nearly the same FOV as the 12x50 els but nearly 3x more magnification and the Els were considered by many as the best Western hunting bino before the NLs. I know I shake so 12s off hand is not something I would enjoy. The 8s are something special. I am waiting for the 14s to arrive.

Sounds like you got it dialed in.

 

[Nate D]

Sounds like you got it dialed in.

We shall see if it fits my style of hunting but I’m looking forward to testing it all out. I love good glass.

 

[iflyskyhigh]

We shall see if it fits my style of hunting but I’m looking forward to testing it all out. I love good glass.

Yea. I’ve become addicted to it over the past year or so

 

[weakender]

I am also trying to find my combo. I demoed the Swarovski ATS-65 and the ATS-80 with 25-50x zoom, and they were fine scopes, but I think I am more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter, so I am going to ditch the spotter for a high mag bino. Debating Razor 18x56 vs NL Pure 14.

For lower mag, I think I’d prefer 8x binos but I really wanted to try a range finding bino and the Vortex Fury 5000 Gen 2 are currently on sale $799 (B&H and EuroOptic). I’ve read they’re good for the price ($1000 reg), so I’ll do those and put those savings towards a high mag bino.


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[Nate D]

Yea. I’ve become addicted to it over the past year or so

As have I. I have been thinking about the reasons why good glass so appealing ,outside of the obvious hunting aid. One part of it for me is that I can own and use something that is the best in the world. I don’t know of to many other things that qualify as good glass does.

 

[Nate D]

I am also trying to find my combo. I demoed the Swarovski ATS-65 and the ATS-80 with 25-50x zoom, and they were fine scopes, but I think I am more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter, so I am going to ditch the spotter for a high mag bino. Debating Razor 18x56 vs NL Pure 14.

For lower mag, I think I’d prefer 8x binos but I really wanted to try a range finding bino and the Vortex Fury 5000 Gen 2 are currently on sale $799 (B&H and EuroOptic). I’ve read they’re good for the price ($1000 reg), so I’ll do those and put those savings towards a high mag bino.


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I read in a thread on here that you should put the money into the one that you use the most. . The one around your neck gets the most use. That seems like sound advise. I just picked up the 8nl and they are something. FOV with clarity to the edges is stunning.

 

[Alpine4x4]

I am also trying to find my combo. I demoed the Swarovski ATS-65 and the ATS-80 with 25-50x zoom, and they were fine scopes, but I think I am more of a meat hunter than a trophy hunter, so I am going to ditch the spotter for a high mag bino. Debating Razor 18x56 vs NL Pure 14.

For lower mag, I think I’d prefer 8x binos but I really wanted to try a range finding bino and the Vortex Fury 5000 Gen 2 are currently on sale $799 (B&H and EuroOptic). I’ve read they’re good for the price ($1000 reg), so I’ll do those and put those savings towards a high mag bino.


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No way I would take the razor 18s over the 14 NLs. FOV is king, especially as a meat hunter. You want to find game and that wider field of view is going to do that.