I have a $1k budget for binocs. Depending on the DOW's generosity, I hunt archery elk and mule deer every other year, pronghorn every year and rifle elk on my archery off-years. I glass in dark timber, from above treeline ranging out several thousand yards as well as the open plains ranging several miles.
I've been using 10x Leupolds for the last 10+ years and I don't have much interest in going with lower power. Currently I can't afford and don't want the weight penalty of 12 or 15 power, perhaps I will blow up the credit card should I ever be fortunate enough to draw sheep or goat.
They must have the ability to mount to a tripod and still fit in my binoc case with the tripod mounting stud (double hinged binocs generally will not allow the stud to stay attached and still fit in my chest harness). I've looked at Leica Trinovids which were impressive as well as Swarovski SLC 8 power. I plan on looking at a pair of Maven B2s in 9x as well.
Any additional suggestions would be helpful.
I've been using 10x Leupolds for the last 10+ years and I don't have much interest in going with lower power. Currently I can't afford and don't want the weight penalty of 12 or 15 power, perhaps I will blow up the credit card should I ever be fortunate enough to draw sheep or goat.
They must have the ability to mount to a tripod and still fit in my binoc case with the tripod mounting stud (double hinged binocs generally will not allow the stud to stay attached and still fit in my chest harness). I've looked at Leica Trinovids which were impressive as well as Swarovski SLC 8 power. I plan on looking at a pair of Maven B2s in 9x as well.
Any additional suggestions would be helpful.