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06-05-2017, 10:12 AM
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Optics- What are you carrying?
Just curious what guys (and girls) are carrying for optics while hunting and for what species.
For example I carry my Vortex 10x50's all the time, for all species. But most country I hunt you can see pretty far. So if I was in really thick bush, I'd probably carry something lighter.
This year, I'll be using my bino's off a tripod as much as possible.
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06-05-2017, 10:15 AM
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10x50 vortex vipers. Leopold 1000tbr range finder. If in real tight bush I can use the range finder as it is a zoomed unit. I love my 10x50s and would not trade them in for anything else.
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06-05-2017, 10:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The moose
10x50 vortex vipers. Leopold 1000tbr range finder. If in real tight bush I can use the range finder as it is a zoomed unit. I love my 10x50s and would not trade them in for anything else.
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You free handing those 10x50's moose?
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06-05-2017, 10:30 AM
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HD-B 10X40 AND 1600-B range finder awesome glass in both,mainly used for wtb,mb,elk,moose
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06-05-2017, 10:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The moose
10x50 vortex vipers. Leopold 1000tbr range finder. If in real tight bush I can use the range finder as it is a zoomed unit. I love my 10x50s and would not trade them in for anything else.
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You free handing those 10x50's moose?
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06-05-2017, 11:17 AM
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yes I am. Given certain conditions or in a pure spot and stock hunt I would like to carry a tripod but have not done so yet. I dont find a large issue as is.
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06-05-2017, 11:56 AM
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Location: Camrose
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I carry my 10x42 Geovid HDs for all of my big game and varmint hunting.
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06-05-2017, 12:00 PM
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I'm rocking 10x42 Vortexs on a Vortex tripod. Vortex Ranger 1500 for ranging and if I need to really see what is going on I swap out my nockers for the spotter
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06-05-2017, 12:07 PM
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Zeiss 10x40T. Old but light enough and clear enough for my failing eyes.
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06-05-2017, 02:08 PM
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Not necessarily the question you asked but I picked up a couple of nice bino pouches from Hornady in the US. Better priced that some of the stuff you see in stores around here - lots of extra ammo storage too 
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06-05-2017, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
I carry my 10x42 Geovid HDs for all of my big game and varmint hunting.
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06-05-2017, 02:16 PM
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Leica 8X30 Trinovids. Light, clear, and bright for their size.
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06-05-2017, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Jayhad
I'm rocking 10x42 Vortexs on a Vortex tripod. Vortex Ranger 1500 for ranging and if I need to really see what is going on I swap out my nockers for the spotter
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Yeah, Vortex makes good stuff in my opinion, that's what I use. But my podcast partner likes Swiro spotter, and binos with range finder built in.
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06-05-2017, 02:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ceadog
Not necessarily the question you asked but I picked up a couple of nice bino pouches from Hornady in the US. Better priced that some of the stuff you see in stores around here - lots of extra ammo storage too |
A good bino carrying system is worth getting. I use a Mystery Ranch harness from Jimbo's.
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06-05-2017, 04:21 PM
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If I'm looking at a far distant animal, I'll put up my Leupold 12-20x60 golden ring HD - mounted on a manfrotto tripod
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06-05-2017, 04:31 PM
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Either Leica 8x32 Ultravids or Zeiss 8x42 Conquest HD binos.
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06-05-2017, 04:58 PM
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Vortex 10x42, picked up a vortex bino harness from Jimbows and it is a lifesaver
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06-05-2017, 05:52 PM
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I'm just a poor working stiff, stuck with the higher grade Bushnells all my hunting life.  10x42 these days.
Grizz
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06-05-2017, 05:59 PM
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8 x 30 Zeiss for walking .. other than that , the Leica 10 x 42 Trinovid come out
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06-05-2017, 06:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harv3589
Either Leica 8x32 Ultravids or Zeiss 8x42 Conquest HD binos.
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nice combo ....
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06-05-2017, 06:11 PM
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Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
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8x42 Zeiss ,Bushnell rangefinder
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06-05-2017, 06:33 PM
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Vortex all around, scopes, rangefinder and Bino. Best bang for your buck with industry leading warranty
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06-05-2017, 06:44 PM
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Im carrying the Vortex Viper 10x42 in an Alaskan Guide Creations Cub Max and love it. My scopes for the 30-06 and 22 are both entry level vortex but theyre great too. Hard to beat that warranty!
Loving the podcast too guys! Keep up the great work!
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06-05-2017, 07:02 PM
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Location: Sundre,AB
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Vortex Talon 10x42 for everything.
Add Zeiss 15x56 spotter for sheep.
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06-05-2017, 07:11 PM
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Not seeing swaro on peoples list as much as I expected.
They make great products.
We're releasing episode #7 of our Alberta Backcountry hunting podcast tomorrow. We interview a local guy who's a Vortex prostaff.
We chat all about optics, not specfically Vortex.
Cheers
John
www.highlanderhunting.podbean.com
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06-05-2017, 07:34 PM
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ZEISS 10X42 TFL'S,nice and compact any bigger it's to much to haul around.,in my boat I carry a pair of minox HG'S,10x52,there as clear as heck,plus a great pair if your just sitting and watching.
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06-05-2017, 08:21 PM
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Zeiss Victory T* 10x50 rangefinders. On the heavy/bulky side, but great glass nonetheless.
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06-05-2017, 08:28 PM
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Bushnell Elite 10 x 42 work for me
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06-05-2017, 09:12 PM
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I had a pair of Zeiss Victory RF 10x45's but traded them in for a nice compact set of Zeiss Victory FL 8x32's. These are way more compact and the glass is surprisingly brighter than the bigger RF's during the day. The 8x32's get incredible reviews but are very hard to find in Canada.
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06-05-2017, 10:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propliner
I had a pair of Zeiss Victory RF 10x45's but traded them in for a nice compact set of Zeiss Victory FL 8x32's. These are way more compact and the glass is surprisingly brighter than the bigger RF's during the day. The 8x32's get incredible reviews but are very hard to find in Canada.
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This is what I have always wondered. Do you carry a pocket rangefinder then?
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