Bino size

[Upfold99]

I've read the forum, but I just wanted to bring the discussion back up.  What size bino do you run?  I have 10x32 and was going to upgrade the glass this year.  How many run 10x42, and are they two big with vest? I can get a good deal on a set right now, but my 10x32 seems to be the perfect size.

Thoughts?

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[10th Legionaire]

I think magnification depends upon your terrain. Here in the Midwest hardwoods I like 7 or 8X. In open country I go with 10 X.

Right now I'm using Vortex Diamondbacks in 10x42 and 8x42 depending on where I'm hunting.

[Upfold99]

I think magnification depends upon your terrain. Here in the Midwest hardwoods I like 7 or 8X. In open country I go with 10 X.

Right now I'm using Vortex Diamondbacks in 10x42 and 8x42 depending on where I'm hunting.

Do you find the 10x42 to be heavy or to long on your chest with vest?

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[Dtrkyman]

I use 10x42 do to versatility as well as living out west and I have a pretty compact pair, but for turkeys in the south or Midwest I would use an 8x32.

[Gooserbat]

Depends on where you hunt.  I have a pair of 8x32 Kowa BD2 and Swarovski 10x42 EL. 

[Tail Feathers]

I took advice from friends and carry my rangefinder.  6X magnification, rangefinder function is handy too and it's about half the weight of the lightest compact binos I found.
Probably not enough out west but works fantastic in the wooded and semi open areas I have been to.

[Dougas]

10 power Vortex Diamondback for everything. Big open country and thick rain forests of the Pacific Northwest.

[Bowguy]

Imo you need dif glasses dependent on the situation. For starters 10 is never needed and is gonna make things harder.
7-8 power is enough. I use 8-32 or usually 8-40 Zeiss conquests for roosting birds or maybe setting over a field deer hunting. Lights the dark field up and if I'm set up somewhere easy to get to hunting the 8-32 might get the nod
For walking in woods, that might be unnecessary. I just bought some 8-25 Zeiss victory. I've been  real conscious lately about lightening the load. Feels nice to just go and not be loaded down

[10th Legionaire]

I think magnification depends upon your terrain. Here in the Midwest hardwoods I like 7 or 8X. In open country I go with 10 X.

Right now I'm using Vortex Diamondbacks in 10x42 and 8x42 depending on where I'm hunting.

Do you find the 10x42 to be heavy or to long on your chest with vest?

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I don't personally but I'm 6'4". Last couple years I used a Vortex chest pack to carry them. I'm switching over to an Alaska Guide Creations Ravus pack this year.

[Gobble!]

I carry a 10x36 monocular.

[ncwoodsman]

I took advice from friends and carry my rangefinder.  6X magnification, rangefinder function is handy too and it's about half the weight of the lightest compact binos I found.
Probably not enough out west but works fantastic in the wooded and semi open areas I have been to.

x2 on the rangefinder - I pick out objects around the distance I know my gun will effectively shoot.

[OJR]

Leupold 10x42 in a chest pack.

[bbcoach]

10X42 Vortex Vipers in a Vortex Chest Pac in the center of my chest with a Primos vest on.  Perfect placement IMO.  Binos are ready to go if needed and I can shoot from either shoulder with Zero interference. 

[bowbird87]

For turkeys 8x32 on a RYO harness under my vest.

[Yoder409]

10x42 Nikons on a Crooked Horn Bino-System.

Never, EVER been in my way.  Won't go hunting without em.

BUT.... I don't wear a vest.