Best Swarovski binos for western bowhunting?

[pacer1975]

Looking to upgrade. Bino pouch setup. 10x50? What model? Or is this overkill for glass? How about high end vortex? Thx.

 

[BradA]

Swaro ! NL

 

[pacer1975]

Swaro ! NL

10x50?

 

[Robin_Hood]

IMO, there is nothing better than Swaro's.

I only bowhunt.

I'm too shaky with 10's. I use 8.5 EL's.
I bought a pair of NL 10x42 for my wife, I really think they could be the best glass made for all around glasses.

If I use a tripod, I have the Swaro 85 spotter.

 

[yotebuster17]

8x42 NL pures if you hand glass. 12x42 if you run a tripod.

There’s no such thing as high end vortex.

 

[smokepolejohnson]

Leica or swaro for sure but you can’t go wrong with Ziess either. Vortex is great for the grand kids and influencers and usually common with the pervs at the football/basketball games when they usually don’t even know what teams are playing, yet are glued to the glass like it’s day 12 on the Strip looking at the cheer squad. I’d keep it European if it’s for your self.

 

[pacer1975]

My buddy says 42 not 50mm for me.

 

[elkhunterUT]

Another vote for Swarovski 12x42 NL Pures. Best all around glass for western hunting.

Buy once, cry once!! (I am still trying to convince myself of this)

 

[BradA]

My buddy says 42 not 50mm for me.

Well the NL don’t come in a 50 as far as I can remember

 

[pacer1975]

I have heard no such thing as good, inexpensive glass or a$$. Great info./knowledge here as usual. Thx.

 

[yotebuster17]

Well the NL don’t come in a 50 as far as I can remember

The claim is that the FOV and light gathering is better on the 42 NL than on the 50mm EL’s. I would agree after using them, but haven’t done a side by side

 

[Battlewagon]

I use Zeiss 10x25 for close in spot and stock. Smaller size easier for me to handle with bow. I use SW 10x42 and SW spotter for long distance scanning or when sitting water.

 

[JPblind]

Always used Vortex and swore by them until I broke down and bought the swaro 10x50 EL. Totally changed the glassing game for me.

 

[Bwht4x4]

When I grab binos I'm always grabbing my Leica 10x42s. I will take the 15x56 Swaros only when I need them, but they're in the pack and the Leicas are around my neck.

 

[Sallaberry]

10x50 slc are great have a pair of monarchs 12x42 that are pretty good but they no longer make them.

 

[elks96]

Mavens…

 

[Huntnful]

12X42 NL pures for sure. Unreal clarity and good field of view. I don’t do a lot of hand hold glassing though. Mostly off a tripod. 8x42 or 10x42 NL’s might suite your needs better

 

[easyelk13]

10 x 42 Meopta range and Maven 18s on the tripod. Gave the swaros to my son.

 

[txhunter58]

Stick with at least 4+ exit pupil. I had some 20x32 ELs that were fantastic…… Except in low light.

10x42 should be OK. I can’t imagine that 12x42s would do as well in low light.

 

[DeerMadness]

I use Tasco World Class 10x42. Best Binos made .. They make Swaros look cheap.

 

[The_Coloradoboy]

These ones right here…. Nothing else compares

 

[The_Coloradoboy]

There’s no such thing as high end vortex.

Absolutely true statement right here…

 

[Jeremy2019]

The claim is that the FOV and light gathering is better on the 42 NL than on the 50mm EL’s. I would agree after using them, but haven’t done a side by side

Had them side by side in Arizona this last year the 50s gathered more light then my 42s. It only made a difference for maybe 5-6 minutes of last light but was able to see antlers with the 50s and could barely make out a deer with the 42s but the 42s are all around better I think

 

[txhunter58]

Bet the 12s would have lost 8-10 min. Never looked thru one at dusk but 3.5 mm exit pupil just seems too small for low light

 

[pacer1975]

I am going 10x42 due to size and I only bow hunt. Marsupiol size small chest pouch.Don't need to score a critter@ 2 miles, I know when it's big enough. All good input. Thx.

 

[DeerMadness]

Just so you all know it was a joke.

 

[Gator]

One's you borrow from a friend. LOL

 

[Jdan9]

Love my 8X30 SLC’s. Light and compact.

 

[Buckfever34]

I'd get a set of Swaro EL range if I were you. Keeps your glass/rangefinder right there and handy.

 

[Bluehair]

Bet the 12s would have lost 8-10 min. Never looked thru one at dusk but 3.5 mm exit pupil just seems too small for low light

I use 10x25 leicas in my shirt pocket for bowhunting. Very helpful for picking out eyes and ears in the thick stuff.

It’s my experience that these pocket binocs are useful for at least as long as you can see your sights.

 

[joesikora]

I'd get a set of Swaro EL range if I were you. Keeps your glass/rangefinder right there and handy.

Don’t these have the option that marks where you shot the animal? I think that is cool as heck!