Optimal Mule Deer Optics Setup

[MontanaMuley]

Hey Rokslide,

I’m looking for some advice on a long-term mule deer optics setup. Here’s what I’m currently running:

• Binos: Vortex Razor HD 10x42
• Spotter: Vortex Razor 17–38x56
• Rangefinder: Vortex Razor 4000

I really like how lightweight this setup is, but I’m ready to make the jump to “alpha” glass and build something I can stick with for years, rather than chasing constant upgrades.

What would you recommend for a well-rounded mule deer setup?

Appreciate your wisdom and experience.


Thank you,
MontanaMuley

 

[realunlucky]

@robby denning and @Matt Cashell just had this very discussion on the Rokcast podcast give it a listen here- https://www.rokslide.com/hunting-vampire-bucks-building-an-optics-kit/

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[Hnthrdr]

For me and for muleys it is 12x42 nl pures & ATC, could see swapping to 10x42 NL’s but I like the little extra magnification when it comes to muleys

 

[MontanaMuley]

For me and for muleys it is 12x42 nl pures & ATC, could see swapping to 10x42 NL’s but I like the little extra magnification when it comes to muleys

This is what I was leaning toward. NLs + STC...

 

[Hnthrdr]

This is what I was leaning toward. NLs + STC...

Really good combo, I could see wanting more magnification in the sage, i primarily hunt more mountainous pine/ aspen so most of my glassing is 2 miles and in. Usually 1 ridge to the next maybe 2 ridges, so I don’t feel under gunned, in the sage I would want an 80mm 20-60 or 20-70x type scope

 

[HookUp]

you should consider looking at the SIG Image stabilization binos. Ive ran Alpha glass and and to me it never showed anyting that wasnt there. Going 12x or more you will need a tripod. Tripods add weight and are slow to set up. I switched to IS binos years ago and would never go back to being tethered to a tripod and the non stop shaky view. Sure you dont get as good first and last light capability but your not married to a tripod and you become a lot more efficient glasser.

 

[WRO]

you should consider looking at the SIG Image stabilization binos. Ive ran Alpha glass and and to me it never showed anyting that wasnt there. Going 12x or more you will need a tripod. Tripods add weight and are slow to set up. I switched to IS binos years ago and would never go back to being tethered to a tripod and the non stop shaky view. Sure you dont get as good first and last light capability but your not married to a tripod and you become a lot more efficient glasser.

I’d completely disagree having ran both, putting a set of 14s or 15s on a tripod and spending a few hours at a time is very effective. The image stabilized have their pluses, but for serious glassing sessions they wouldn’t be my first or second choice.


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