Binoculars
Binoculars are one of the most important items in hunting. Since I bought my first pair, Bushnell Featherlight in 1958, there have been many changes.
I used 8X30 or 7X35's and carried a spotting scope to judge trophies. I never see them mentioned here, but wonder what those who hunt a lot use these days? I decided at some point that if binoculars would not fit in a large shirt pocket they were too large. In the late 60's I bought a pair of Bushnell 7X26, and they served me well here in the West until I no longer hunt.
The prices of some are sky high, and I doubt that they are worth it in a practical way. My old binoculars would let me see game before and slightly after legal hunting time, and identify antlers at reasonable ranges so what would a $1,000 pair do additionally unless one is hung up on a slightly brighter image?
Size and weight were always important so large bins were out.
I recently dropped my Bushnell Custom Compact 7X26 and broke them. I tossed them and have a Vortex Vanquish 8X26 on order just to watch birds in the back yard.
What do many here use?
Thanks,
Jerry
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