farmshooter Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 hello all, i have been looking for a half decent pair of binos for shooting, i have been looking at these: Hawke ProStalk Hunter ED 10x56 Phase Corrected anyone no if there any good, or does anyone no of a better pair for around the same money 270 quid thanks tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 imho 10x56 to big all you need are 7x42 macleods of tain got some zeiss bit more than 270 though atb paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmshooter Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 what about 8x56? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I just find anything above 7x42 is to big and awkward to carry atb paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Im with paul on this 56mm lens is going to big and cumbersome, they might let in more light but more then your pupil can utilise. Have a look at the Minox range very underated german optics, often overlooked in favour of Lieca, Zeiss etc.... but considerably cheaper. My personal choice would be THESE Ian. Edited March 29, 2011 by Vermincinerator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boristhedog Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 This is a good quality range, the 10x42 waterproof in particular. My link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmshooter Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 i have never heard of them, are they good quality, as they are very cheep comapred to other brands? i have looked and found some of those minox ones on ebay for 135 quid so very good price indeed thanks FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Bit dated .. but will give you an idea of whee they sit .... http://www.24hourcampfire.com/8x42.html I use 8x32 s .. not too bulky, fit in a pocket and with quality glass they're not at a disadvantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 the Bushnell H20 are very good around the £100 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Here's a handy tip. Try and get some Bino's with the same parameters(power magnification X Objective diameter) As the scope on your Stalking Rifle. This way you'll have a very similar image though both, and finding your target when transferring from Bino's to rifle is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have a pair of Barska 8 x 42 atlantic binos, they are 3 years old and are very good, i think you only get them in 10 x 42 now but i would recommend them, they are around the £100 mark and have lasted well... As said - I was always told that having a similar mag to your scope was a good idea. Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 8x42 bins for me, bought a Browning pair off a lad on here a couple of years back and they've done me well. Anything bigger and they don't fit into the chest pocket I like to stick them in when stalking (hanging round your neck's fine until you have to crawl!) Normally shoot with an 8x56 scope too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 8x42 bins for me, bought a Browning pair off a lad on here a couple of years back and they've done me well. Anything bigger and they don't fit into the chest pocket I like to stick them in when stalking (hanging round your neck's fine until you have to crawl!) Normally shoot with an 8x56 scope too. Yup....crawling along in wet grass, see what you think is a buck, pick up the bino's and see....a foggy wet mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berelli Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have used my friends Steiner one's, they are Hunting 8X42 and cost £260 - really good German quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have used my friends Steiner one's, they are Hunting 8X42 and cost £260 - really good German quality. Oddly enough I picked a set of those up at the last game fair I was at and I could have sworn the image quality was better than the Swarovski ones I picked up right next to them! (EL 8 x 42's i think) plus I like the eye shades on them... the only this that puts me off is that you never know how they are going to be in low light at the time when you need to spot that dusk fox or buck! I would be interested to hear from anyone who uses the stiener ones as i did consider these as an option between Lieca geovids, EL's, Ziess and Stiener! all the others are in the 800-1200 range apart from the stieners which must mean they are pretty good (or just suited to my peepers!) Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berelli Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Oddly enough I picked a set of those up at the last game fair I was at and I could have sworn the image quality was better than the Swarovski ones I picked up right next to them! (EL 8 x 42's i think) plus I like the eye shades on them... the only this that puts me off is that you never know how they are going to be in low light at the time when you need to spot that dusk fox or buck! I would be interested to hear from anyone who uses the stiener ones as i did consider these as an option between Lieca geovids, EL's, Ziess and Stiener! all the others are in the 800-1200 range apart from the stieners which must mean they are pretty good (or just suited to my peepers!) Regards, Gixer My friend is a fussy gamekeeper and he raves about his Steiner bino's. He has loads of bino's (more expensive makes also) and these are the only one's he now uses. Reading about the Ranger Pro's they get excellent reviews too. I'm still saving up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotland rifles Posted August 9, 2011 Report Share Posted August 9, 2011 Bushnell Powerview 8x42 Binocular. got these about 3 weeks ago and they are cracking, i was out the other night and they worked fantastic until dusk, in fact the lad i was shooting with ordered a pair the following day,and at just £65 they are well worth the cash. heres what they say. Bushnell Powerview 8x42 Binocular Travellers, nature observers and concertgoers would take advantage mostly from new Bushnell 8 x 24 PowerView Roof Prism Binocular. The Bushnell 8x42 Powerview Roof Prism binoculars are major part of the largest line of Bushnell-quality, reasonably priced binoculars. Bushnell 8x42 Powerview Binoculars feature modern-day styling and completely multi-coated optics for greater light transmission and bright, vivid and crystal clear images. When using a Bushnell 8x42 Powerview Binocular, images are crisp clear and bright, even in low light. Non-slip rubber armour absorbs shocks while given that a definite hold for the PowerView Binoculars. Bushnell 8x42 PowerView Roof Prism Binoculars are featuring trendy size multi-coated roof prism binoculars, suitable for long-distance screening. No matter what is your function, you will find a range of magnifications, styles and sizes, and fully coated optics for brilliant, vivid images. Standard-size models feature Insta-Focus for quick and trouble-free focus on moving targets. but make sure you get the correct ones. link picy, > http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/2050/binos.jpg bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I tried a couple of pairs af Barska bins yesterday when I was out shopping with the missus. I have to say I was very impressed with them for the price. The 8x42 porro ones around £40 were amazing for the price, really clear and sharp right up to the edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yup....crawling along in wet grass, see what you think is a buck, pick up the bino's and see....a foggy wet mess! I see Harkila now do a bino case that fits to your chest with straps round the back so it can't move - seems like a good bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Buy a cheap pair and see in the daylight Buy a good pair and see in the 1/2 light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I see Harkila now do a bino case that fits to your chest with straps round the back so it can't move - seems like a good bit of kit. There are many chest rigs now available (and cheap), I'd highly recommend them they are fantastic for field use. I have the Butler Creeks ones (£12) on my Bushnell Fusion 1600 10x42 Laser Bins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've got a pair of Leupold 8x42 Cascades.These are superb,lovely crystal clear glass and around the £250 mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've got a pair of Burris Landmark 10 x 42 bins for sale if you're interested. Compact and light, rubber-armoured, waterproof, fogproof. Brand new in box I've got them on Fleabay at the moment. You can have them for £125 They're good, but I've already got a nice pair of bins. I won these in a clay shooting competition, because I'm El Magnifico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Swavoski 7x50 SLC is what i use. Many under rate Binos importance. I would rather have good glass and an old open sighted 30-30 than the very best rifle and poor glass around my neck and i use them a lot. They do take a little time and effort to set up perfectly for your eyes though. Using rubbish glass also gives you eye strain and this leads to headaches. Crawling is no probelm, get a chest harness or tuck them inside your jacket and fasten it. Look at my signature on how much i appriciate being able to see well, it is our only advantage over our prey that has infinatly better scences than us in all other regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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