BRTreedogs, no I don't travel, which is why I decided to start with 12x binocs and a tripod. You grew up in NW, I'm jealous! Lol I've been in Forest Grove for 4 years, and am still looking for a good place. I guess that I should add, hunting deer and elk in NW Oregon is unlike any hunting I've...
JBivins, I also have a pair of Steiner 10x42's! I actually have already ordered the Athlon Midas 12x50 binocs and the Promaster XC525C tripod with the spvh(?) fluid head. I'm going to hold off on a scope, for now. I want to use the binoc/tripod combo for a season, so I have a better idea what I...
Thanks, Slick! I'm still trying to figure out the areas around where I live! Lol That said, if I ever get down your way for some scouting/hunting, I'll def be in touch!
Thanks for the input, paproctor8!
I am after reading all these responses? JBivins, do you have any recos for binocs? I'll def check out my options. Thanks for the response!
You are def not going to hurt my feelings, Jeff! You all have got me rethinking, and hell maybe even spending a bit less $$! What other companies would you reco, Jeff? Better yet, what do you own?
I hear you there, deerkiller! Your comment actually segues into a follow-up question I had. What are people take on digiscoping? Can you go out and sit for a few hours and glass effectively using a digiscope? It seems almost too good to be true. Just curious, what would you reco for higher power...
Thanks idahohikker, I read your comparison. It's really hard to fathom that those 2 scores are comparable, especially given the size difference. You've def got me thinking, and reassessing. Much appreciated.