which binoculars

[fishnhuntfreak]

i gave a coupon for wally world that i can get 20% off any one item so i went onto their websight and found that they have leupold and nikon binoculars so witch set should i get? the Nikon 10 x 42mm Monarch http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3904688 or the Leupold Wind River Cascades 10 X 42 mm http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7079383 or another one they carry? it is either a set of binos or a playstation 3 and the binos will get me out of the house.

 

[scr83jp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (fishnhuntfreak @ Dec 6 2007, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

i gave a coupon for wally world that i can get 20% off any one item so i went onto their websight and found that they have leupold and nikon binoculars so witch set should i get? the Nikon 10 x 42mm Monarch http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3904688 or the Leupold Wind River Cascades 10 X 42 mm http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7079383 or another one they carry? it is either a set of binos or a playstation 3 and the binos will get me out of the house.[/b]

I have 10 power which weren't up to the job when glassing 1.5 miles seeking Coues Deer I'd suggest at least 12 power.

 

[Rancho Loco]

The Nikons.

IMO.. 12 power is way too much for carry around binos - hand shake will negate any power advantage. If used soley off of a tripod, great, but 10 power is as far as I would go for handheld, even then it'll be shakey for some people.

 

[el_vaquero]

I have the Nikon 8x42 and love 'em. Compact, lightweight and I think the best glass for the money. I also have Leupold Green Ring Mesa 10x50 and they are good for glassing from the truck, but too heavy and cumbersome to carry while still hunting.

 

[dwagoner]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rancho Loco @ Dec 7 2007, 05:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

The Nikons.

IMO.. 12 power is way too much for carry around binos - hand shake will negate any power advantage. If used soley off of a tripod, great, but 10 power is as far as I would go for handheld, even then it'll be shakey for some people.[/b]

I think thats something you need to try for yourself. I had always used 10x power and just a few months ago i bought some Nikon Action 16x binos since out here in the desert were glassing a LONG way and i dont have a single problem with shake. I did look through the 12x first and compared them and it was a more clear picture and shaking wasnt a problem. If you want more than 10x go and look through 12 or even 16x. These Nikons are clear and great and they were on sale for $110 but regular price isnt much more.

 

[spot&stalk]

I would go with the Nikons as well. I have owned both and like the Nikons better.

 

[Val]

I have the Leupolds 10X42 Wind River Cascades and I like them very much. They have a long eye relief and I use them all day wearing my glasses. I used them for 4 years now and I'm a very satisfied user. I agree that 12 power is too much for a set of carry binos.