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 Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 02:10 PM
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Davezerg
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I use a pair of redfield 10x42, they work pretty good. Good clarity in low light.
Like a good friend used to say, hope is the last thing that dies!
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 02:18 PM
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 03:21 PM
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jseago
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Another nod at 10x42. I have Nikons. The balance tips from there imo. Bigger glasses become more difficult to carry, smaller don't get quite the picture you may want. I use mine more bow hunting than I ever thought I would. They are great for the deer that you can't quite make out without glasses. Nice to see what is skirting you at 75yds!
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 04:17 PM
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texasspazzman
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10x42 Leupold Best in the mid class $200-400 binos, in my opinion. Oh, and some brand of bino straps are a must! They allow you to carry a fairly heavy pair for hours in the field without even knowing they're there. My 
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 05:42 PM
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I have an older Swarvoski 10x50 Habicht binoculars that I bought new in the early 90's. I think I need to send them back and get the glass re coated since it's been so long and they have suffered some abuse over the years. They have been great, especially at low light. They are on the heavy side, but I would never think of not having them with me while out hunting. If I buy another pair, I will probably go for 12x50. My eyes are getting older and a little more power would be worth the extra weight.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 07:37 PM
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bigdavehunting
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10x42 meopta meostars no eye strain great pair of binos
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 08:03 PM
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southern_fowler
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15X56 Geovids only because I got a screaming deal on them. If they would have had the 10X42's on sale I would have gotten them.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/27/15 09:17 PM
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sig226fan (Rguns.com)
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We carry 8 x 30 Steiner's in the field; Have larger 10x and 12x in the truck, but it's too large, but it can be rested from the truck.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 12:29 AM
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 01:26 AM
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Bbear
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10x42 for about 90% of my hunting. 8x32 for timber and the other 10%
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Pay it forward - Kids are the future.
Rifles are similar to boats and young women...there's no end to how much money you can pour into them without making them any more useful.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 03:04 PM
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JKC
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 04:04 PM
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Justin T
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Nikon 10x50. Some of you guys need to lay off the caffeine. They aren't that hard to hold steady. 
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 04:13 PM
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rifleman
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Have a lot of 10x42s. If I were to upgrade I'd go to 15x56 SLCs with tripod adapter and not worry about needing a spotting scope as much.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 09:09 PM
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rdmac
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Zeiss 10x42 and Nikon 12x50 both have worked great for me. Zeiss are hands down the best binos I've ever used.
GOD, FAMILY, HUNTING
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 09:32 PM
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
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12/28/15 10:01 PM
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10X42. I wouldn't want to look through smaller, and I wouldn't want to carry bigger. Yep. Cabelas Euro HD. Great glass for the money.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/28/15 10:46 PM
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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12/29/15 12:18 AM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Bushnell legend ultra 10x42
The secret to a long life is to try not to shorten it.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
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01/04/16 04:59 PM
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ThreePeppers
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How do you like those? I saw Academy has them on sale for $199 right now. Was thinking about picking up a pair.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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01/07/16 12:36 AM
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10x42 Swaro ELs, plus my Leupold rangefinder in my bino pack everywhere I go.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
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01/07/16 05:42 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
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01/07/16 05:44 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I use 10x42 since they are still easy to hold steady when glassing without a rest. If I were to go with 12x50, I would need something to rest them on or steady them with. If you are blind hunting only then 12x50 will work fine. This. I have even considered going to an 8x because they are even easier to steady. I used buddy's 15x lecia in NM. I was shocked at the ability to keep them steady. They are on my expansion list now. Love my 11x45 Maven no issues with steady
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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01/07/16 08:06 PM
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10X42 Leica here. One of the best hunting purchases I've ever made.
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
[Re: Texican]
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01/08/16 02:11 AM
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Re: What size/power binoculars do you carry?
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01/09/16 05:47 AM
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Mickey Moose
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Man yall have some fancy binoculars.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
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