Field Binoculars for Hunting

[pintopete]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a decent pair of field binoculars? Model and brand? Does 8x42 magnification/objective sound right?

Thanks, Peter.

 

[archerross]

What is your budget? What are you planning to hunt?

 

[pintopete]

Planning to hunt woodchucks where the longest shots available would be about 200 yards. I will also use them for outings and wildlife watching with the scouts. I would say that my max would be $250.

Thanks, Peter.

 

[Scott Harris]

Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42

 

[CaptainMal]

Own a stabalized Canon, nice Leupold and now found super-nice for less. Steiner makes a variety of models in the $100 -$200 range. To me the optics and mechanical construction is pleasing.

The smaller Safari Models just might be handy, satisfying and perfect for your use.

Now shoot a big hog for me. Sure miss doing that since moving to Florida.

 

[Preacher]

Steiner will make you more than happy with their 8x30 binoculars.. Between my 12x42 Pentax and the 10x42 Swarovski's, I seem to use the 8x30 Steiners a lot more for anything inside of 300 yards....