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