What are you guys using? I don't want to use the same bino I use for deer because they are to big and heavy. I'm looking to keep them smaller and lighter. I had been using vortex diamondback 8x28 but the eye relief is to long and it's a pain to find the right spot when using them. This year I tried a pair of vortex vanquish 10x28 and they are just not on the level of what I'm used to using. Low light sucks (to be expected with a 10x28) eye cups keep moving and not the clearest.
Kowa BDII XD 6.5x32.
Excellent glass, compact size, and does the job in the woods or fields for me. I found I liked them so much after last season that my more expensive 10x42s took a back seat last fall for deer.
I think if you do a search, we discussed this back couple months ago on the forum. Everyone has different opinions about what they use for turkey bino.. I have always use a pair of vortex diamondbacks 10x28 with no problems.
Maven B2 9x45. Same that I use for deer hunting. Wearing them in a chest harness makes them no issue as far as weight or being in the way.
I've tried compact binoculars and despise them. I'm also a rarity, I tried Vortex and the quality was bad enough that I gave them to a friend of mine's kid. I personally think that Vortex is one of those brands that were made popular by putting them in the hands of every "pro" hunter on TV.
Same as T/C Encore, when they first came out, T/C put them in everyone's hands and they quickly became the rage.
Pros promoting freebies doesn't equate quality
Zeiss 10x25 Victory Pocket Binoculars have served me well for may years.
Did you twist out the eye cups on the Diamondbacks for low eye relief? If they are all the way then its for wearing glasses. I have the 8x32s and love em.
I have the Swarovski CL pocket 10x25. I really like them and they seem work well in low light even though they are a smaller objective lens.
Kowa BDll 8x32
Swaro CL 8x25.
Cabelas Intensity HD Compact 8x25 in a Marsupial rangefinder pouch. I think they weigh 8oz.
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Vintage Nikon Mountaineer II 8x25mm. Not really that light but compact and very sturdy. I have had them for about 20 years.
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on May 10, 2021, 08:16:30 PM
Cabelas Intensity HD Compact 8x25 in a Marsupial rangefinder pouch. I think they way 8oz.
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I bought Bushnells. Kinda wish I'd seen those when shopping. Weight matters and those are as light and may work even better.
If you are not happy with the Vortex, email the company.
I am very happy with mine (Vanquish).
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Cabelas Intensity HD Compact 8x25 in a Marsupial rangefinder pouch. I think they way 8oz.
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I bought Bushnells. Kinda wish I'd seen those when shopping. Weight matters and those are as light and may work even better.
When I got them I was absolutely dumbfounded by the clarity and light gathering. I think they're the most underrated binocular on the market. Super cheap for the quality you get. Highly recommended.
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Bausch and Lomb 6x25 Custom Compact binocular. 11 ounces and
a great binocular for the timber hunter. Unfortunately they haven't been made in quite a while.
Quote from: ChesterCopperpot on May 10, 2021, 08:16:30 PM
Cabelas Intensity HD Compact 8x25 in a Marsupial rangefinder pouch. I think they way 8oz.
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Also used these this season (got the same pouch for them too) but ended up just slipping them in the turkey vest they're that lightweight and compact. More than pleased with the clarity.
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on May 10, 2021, 05:27:32 PM
Did you twist out the eye cups on the Diamondbacks for low eye relief? If they are all the way then its for wearing glasses. I have the 8x32s and love em.
Yes the eye cups are out all the way but it's not enough. They have a stated 18mm eye relief, seems like the eye cup is not long enough. I still have to hold them away from my eye.
I am considering the 8x32
Quote from: g8rvet on May 10, 2021, 08:50:27 PM
If you are not happy with the Vortex, email the company.
I am very happy with mine (Vanquish).
What can vortex do? They are not broke, im just not happy with them.
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Quote from: g8rvet on May 10, 2021, 08:50:27 PM
If you are not happy with the Vortex, email the company.
I am very happy with mine (Vanquish).
What can vortex do? They are not broke, im just not happy with them.
I think you may be surprised. Email or even better call them and tell them your thoughts. they have a rep for great customer service. Maybe swap for another pair?
Leupold Cascade 10x42. I love them and won't hunt without them.
Leupold Bx-4 pro guide 8x32. Lightweight and clear. Mine are a camo version that they offer before. I have been very pleased with these Binos. I prefer them over my vortex vipers I use for deer hunting some.
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I use a pair of Canon 8x32s. Very clear. Just bought my son a pair of Sightron Blue Sky 8x32 and he's very happy with them.
I hunt planted pine roads and fields quite a bit, so I use my 10x42 deer binos. The binos, as some have stated, are a little heavy and awkward to carry so I have opted for the Vortex Glasspak Bino Harness. The harness fits snugly against my chest with the straps under my vest and the binos ride very securely in the pouch. When I need them, I reach down on my chest, pull the binos from the pouch and instant 10 power. I prefer the higher power for longer distance viewing and being able to distinguish a jake from a gobbler or a hen from longer distances. The harness is very accessible, light, stays out of the way and provides a very comfortable, protected and accessible way to get at your binos.
I decided on the Vortex diamondback HD 8x32 and rick young harnesses. So far I like them.
I keep the Vortex monocular with me during turkey season.
I have Swarovski 10x30CL, hard to beat!
MK M GOBL
leupold mckenzie 10x42, love 'em. Use them for everything.
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I decided on the Vortex diamondback HD 8x32 and rick young harnesses. So far I like them.
Thats my exact rig for turkeys as well as early bow season.
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I carry a Vortex rangefinder. Small, compact, light and the 4x(?) power of the monocular works plenty fine when I need to see out a bit. Plus the functionality of the rangefinder.
This is what I use.
https://www.bushnell.com/binoculars/shop-all-binoculars/trophy-8x32-binocular/BU-333208.html
Zeiss 10x42 Terra EDs in a S4 harness for turkeys.
I could be glassing turkeys through open mountain hardwoods at 250 yards in Appalachia or out west on a high point looking at turkeys at a mile and a half away.
For me, 10x is the perfect magnification regardless of where I'm at in the US. That magnification has undoubtedly saved me countless miles of walking many, many times in my travels.