Zulu 6’s. To buy or not to buy?

[Russellback]

I’m really trying to justify buying a set of these. I currently have a set of Swaro EL 10x42’s and a Swaro spotting scope. What size would you recommend for high country mule deer hunting? Thanks

 

[HanktheTankSB]

Same here, almost pulled the trigger when they were on sale not long ago. Looking forward to hearing reviews.

 

[Russellback]

My

Same here, almost pulled the trigger when they were on sale not long ago. Looking forward to hearing reviews.

My fear is as soon as I buy a pair some other company is gonna come out with an even better option

 

[jtevanMT]

I purchased the Zulu 6 12x42 a couple years ago on sale at TAC. They are a game changer for effective glassing without a tripod. Lightweight, easy to use and no eye strain after hours of glassing with no tripod. The only downside is the limited FOV compared to some non stabilizing binoculars.

 

[Bugger]

They’re definitely not an alpha replacement for high powered binos on a tripod, but the 16x’s do fit a niche that some use more than others. I like them primarily for hunts where I’m using my 10’s 90% of the time and about 50 times a day want a closer look at some bushes, rocks, branches that could be a deer part at a distance that the 10’s just can’t really resolve. It’s a pain in the butt to bust out the spotter and line it up every time but picking the Zulu’s up and getting a quick closer scan is pretty slick.

 

[Bugger]

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[Russellback]

Then, which pair to get? I’ve tried the 16x42’s and 20x42’s and honestly like the 16’s better. I think I would want either the 16x50’s or 18x 50’s.

 

[Scoot]

I have 20s and love them. Perfect for really long range glassing and allow me too leave a heavy spotter behind. I'll sell them after my next muley hunt and replace them with 16s i think. But they are awesome.

 

[mcr-85]

I have had the 16x42 and 16x50 in my cart a few times but haven't bought them. I have Maven 18s. I like the tripod to glass and shoot off. Am I gaining much with IS if I'm taking a tripod anyway? $1000 worth of upgrade to what I already have?

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[type2bowhunter]

I have the 10s for my chest and they are a game changer. The glass isn't elite but the stabilization is incredible. I've got additional glass I bring with me if we are going to sit and pick something apart. If I could go back in time I'd get the 12s or possibly the 16s.

 

[Brijake]

Agree with all, the stabilization is a game changer. Takes the place in my pack for the spotter. I have both 16’s and 20’s, not sure which to keep but if they came out with stabilization plus rangefinder all in one, that would be the ticket.

 

[LFC911]

I have the 16x42's (bought 2 years ago at OK TAC) and very happy with them. I also just bought the image stabilizing rangefinder (at MT TAC) and happy with it so far.