I am looking at a set of binoculars on Bass Pro Shops and 2 pair are
Magnification 8X
Objective Size (mm) 42mm
Size 6.1" x 5.1" ; 24.9 oz.
Eye Relief 24.1mm
FOV 330'
Close Focus Distance 9.8'
and second pair would be
Magnification 10X
Objective Size (mm) 42mm
Size 6" x 5.1" ; 24.7 oz.
Eye Relief 17.4mm
FOV 299'
Close Focus Distance 9.8'
Which is better for turkey hunting field of view or magnification? I will mostly be sitting in the blind but when my back allows I will try to do some run and gunning in a mix of trees but mostly fields. Thank you for any help.
I'd recommend the 8X. Along with the wider field of view, you'll likely see a steadier image. The higher the magnification, the harder to hand hold for a steady image. Also, note the eye relief is greater on the 8x. Important if you wear glasses.
Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on April 29, 2019, 09:56:26 AM
I'd recommend the 8X. Along with the wider field of view, you'll likely see a steadier image. The higher the magnification, the harder to hand hold for a steady image. Also, note the eye relief is greater on the 8x. Important if you wear glasses.
Thank you for pointing that out about the glasses, I am blind as a bat at any distance without them.
Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on April 29, 2019, 09:56:26 AM
I'd recommend the 8X. Along with the wider field of view, you'll likely see a steadier image. The higher the magnification, the harder to hand hold for a steady image. Also, note the eye relief is greater on the 8x. Important if you wear glasses.
I agree 100 %
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Quote from: turkeymanjim on April 29, 2019, 11:05:55 AM
Quote from: Rapscallion Vermilion on April 29, 2019, 09:56:26 AM
I'd recommend the 8X. Along with the wider field of view, you'll likely see a steadier image. The higher the magnification, the harder to hand hold for a steady image. Also, note the eye relief is greater on the 8x. Important if you wear glasses.
I agree 100 %
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Thank you for reinforcing that.
Yeah I don't think there is any reason to go 10x for turkey hunting, being able to hold them steady contributes a lot to how clear or crisp an image appears. I have a nice set of 8x42's they are great for detailed glass and field work but even those feel like overkill at times once im in the timber. I've been thinking about adding a compact set for hunting the timber to trim down some weight, I think a 6 or 7x in a 28-32mm lens would be ideal for most of the turkey hunting I do where I often don't encounter many "views" further then 150yds.
In my turkey vest I use 7×35 compact bino. Smaller and lighter is best for me for running & gunnning. No there not 8power or 10 power but I will trade that off for being small, light weight and fits in vest well.
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My next "Turky Glass" will be a pair of 8X32.
Thanks for all the replies. My current set are a wonderful pair of Nikon Action Zoom XL's in 10-22X50 and they are fine for sitting in a stand deer hunting or driving down the road and glassing, but way to bulky for turkey hunting. https://www.cabelas.com/product/Nikon-Aculon-Binoculars/1643190.uts?productVariantId=3360427&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03600975&rid=20&ds_rl=1246543&ds_rl=1246546&ds_rl=1247984&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6_73lej14QIV0VqGCh1Mgw4tEAQYAiABEgKbF_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
These are what I am looking at getting. https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/nikon-monarch-3-atb-binoculars
I use a pair of Nikon 10x42 for everything............turkeys.......bowhunting........every day lookin' at stuff............
I'd have another pair just like 'em if these ever broke.
Quote from: Yoder409 on April 29, 2019, 05:45:25 PM
I use a pair of Nikon 10x42 for everything............turkeys.......bowhunting........every day lookin' at stuff............
I'd have another pair just like 'em if these ever broke.
Thanks bud, I value your input.
For a few bucks you can step up to the Monarch 5, which has better glass.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-8x42-Monarch-5-Binoculars-7576-Fogproof-Waterproof-Includes-Carry-Case/263792164723?epid=140907835&hash=item3d6b3cff73:g:PUAAAOSw8RxbOm8f
Quote from: REBELYELL on April 29, 2019, 10:20:44 PM
For a few bucks you can step up to the Monarch 5, which has better glass.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nikon-8x42-Monarch-5-Binoculars-7576-Fogproof-Waterproof-Includes-Carry-Case/263792164723?epid=140907835&hash=item3d6b3cff73:g:PUAAAOSw8RxbOm8f
Thanks for pointing that out. I would not buy them on ebay but did find them on BPS, Cabella's and Amazon with Amazon having the best deal.
Checkout Natchez Shooters Supply. They have Nikon Monarchs on sale and they have Free shipping today on anything over $99.
Quote from: bbcoach on April 30, 2019, 01:43:09 PM
Checkout Natchez Shooters Supply. They have Nikon Monarchs on sale and they have Free shipping today on anything over $99.
Thanks, will do for sure.
Sir-Diealot did you pull the trigger? I have the 8x42 Vortex and love them!
I know you already had a couple of pair of binoculars in mind, but you may want to consider something a little more compact. The Vortex Diamondback 8x28 are a inexpensive and quality binocular with a great warranty.
Nikon 10x50, use them for everything. Always have them around my neck.
I remove my glasses when I glass.
I have used small binoculars in the past but would never go back to them.
Quote from: dswmsn on April 30, 2019, 07:43:44 PM
I know you already had a couple of pair of binoculars in mind, but you may want to consider something a little more compact. The Vortex Diamondback 8x28 are a inexpensive and quality binocular with a great warranty.
Thanks for the idea. I have also started to look at some of the other Nikon compact ones, just not sure they will give me the field of view I am looking for. There is a farm store near me and they have some of the small compacts made by Nikon, I may stop there on Thursday after hunting and take a look, they are kinda sorta on the way home anyway. Also I really am stuck on Nikon, have been using nothing but for years. Only 3 guns that do not have Nikon on them are the 10/22 and that goes to my nephews to learn to shoot on so no sense putting a expensive scope on that, my .243 which will get a Nikon if I can't fix the BSA (Just have to find one in 50mm like the BSA) on it now and the Leupold Turkey Plex I just put on the shotgun.
Quote from: Crghss on April 30, 2019, 08:02:12 PM
Nikon 10x50, use them for everything. Always have them around my neck.
I remove my glasses when I glass.
I have used small binoculars in the past but would never go back to them.
Love the ones I have, just trying to scale down some is all.