What bincoculars do you use?

[JLH3]

Razor UHD 10x42’s
SLC 15’s.

 

[mountainman406]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet but I've been very happy with my Kowa Genesis 10.5x44 binos over the past couple seasons. They aren't the lightest set but the glass clarity has been leaps and bounds better than some of the other offerings that I've tried from Vortex/Leupold/Maven

 

[SomeJackassOnAForum]

I've never used bincoculars...

 

[StupidLightweight]

I've never used bincoculars...

From all of us at Rokslide, thank you for contributing to this thread, sir.

 

[RustyRonin]

I have had great experience with Leica Geovids

 

[hoodoo406]

I've been saying for years, the best binos would be Sig 10K rangefinder, in NL Pure Glass.

But, doubt that is happening anytime soon.

I've ran just about everything the last couples years, and I settled on the Leica AB's. Awesome glass, and very pleased with rangefinder and ballistic app.

I would like to look through the new Leuopold BX-6 they just released.

 

[hunterjrg]

I use a few different ones but mainly a small Swaro 10x32 on quick lite whitetail hunts.

This past year I purchased some Maven B1.2 10x42. The short time I’ve had them they have been great.

Getting out of my treestand this past Nov a limb broke and I fell out of my treestand. 5 broken vertebrae, broken arm, shattered wrist etc. Bad deal. My Mavens got bent somehow. The company was fantastic to deal with and the binocs are now good as new. Great company

 

[cole96]

NL pure 10x52

 

[spinner_sage]

What binoculars does everyone use or recommend?

I am looking for a new set and I’ve looked through a handful just in the stores, but it’s nothing like being outside in all different lights and terrain to know what you like.

Only thing I am picky about is lifetime warranty. I’ve had Swarovski, insanely good glass but the 2 year warranty is a bummer for me. I am really hard on stuff.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on Mavens or Sig Saur?

Obviously not as good of glass as the Swaros, but I’ve been running Vortex Razors for several years now and never had an issue. Recently bought their new 12 power Talon 10K and I’ve had great luck with it. Glass is pretty good. SLIGHT blue tint in the barrel with the display, though. First round impact every time at 1,000 using the onboard GeoBallistics.

 

[ghostrider272]

I'd look at the Kowa Genesis line from Doug at Cameraland. They are sleepers for the price. I run Pentax DCF SPs, Meopta MeoStars and Swaro EL and NLs binos. Meoptas used to be a great deal purchased used when they had US customer service.

 

[jfk69]

Been using the same set of Leica Trinovid 8x42 BA’s since 2001. They may be old but they still work for me. I should probably upgrade but haven’t felt the need.

 

[Oscillating Ocelot]

• Swaro NL Pure 12x42 - Primary pair that live in a chest pack
• Swaro NL Pure 14x52 - Primary vehicle pair
• Vortex Razor UHD 18x56 - Work vehicle pair
• Athlon Chronus 15x56 - Live in the Jeep
• Meopta Meostar 10x40 - Loaners
• Brunton Eterna 10x42 - Ancient pair for my kids to knock around

 

[pirogue]

Swarovski NL Pures: 12X42 out West; 8X32 in the Southern deer woods.

 

[Smokinyotes]

For my old eyes my 10x42 Leica Geovids are the best I’ve used.

 

[sll]

I still use Leupold Wind River 10x42’s.

 

[RifleDisciple]

I've been using Leupold BX4 12x50's and for texas stand hunting they work very well. I did pick up a pair of Zeis Conquest HD 10x40 and didnt see much difference in clarity looking into shadows and first/last light. Sure the leupolds are bigger but they really aren't overly heavy. Field of view between the BX4 12x and the conquest 10x was basically comparable. Didn't really get a "wow" factor for the extra $$. So I sold the Zeis to my Dad and will use the proceeds to try the next level up next year.

Also just a preference thing, the Zeis focus dial was Super sensitive and it turned the opposite direction from the Leupolds. Has to refocus every time I looked through them and always overshot the right setting. Probably better for birding which is what he will use them for.

 

[Boarmaster]

2004/5 model Swaro ELs. I’m 63 so I will probably croak with these. I believe they were the best money I ever spent on a piece of hunting gear. I thought it was crazy money in 2004/5. But I never spent another dollar on binos. So actually pretty inexpensive if you look at it by the year. Down right cheap if i use them another 10 years , God willing.

 

[esorekim05]

I bought some used zeiss SFLs 10x50s (SFL form factor is much smaller) last year for ~$1000 and really like them.