Vortex Kaibab HD 20x56 ???

Founder · Feb 2, 2014

I've never used binoculars of this power or probably even weight. How about any of you? I'm thinking these could be real sweet.

I had a friend who used some huge Doctor's (20 power), and they looked like a great tool, but they were huge and I don't think they'd work for me in the places I usually hunt.

These Kaibab HD's are about 3 lbs. (43 oz). I'd probably still have to take the 10x bino's too. I don't know? Or would a 15x bino work better and leave the 10x home?
Would a heavy tripod be a must with a 20x bino? Probably? Maybe? Anyone have experience with optics of this power?

Camera Land has them at $1399.99.

Vortex Kaibab HD 20x56

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BIGJOHNT · Feb 2, 2014

Yes I would love to get my hands on a pair to see how they feel. If they feel good ? Then we will see.

PleaseDear · Feb 2, 2014

That is a damn good price!

Robb

elkassassin · Feb 2, 2014

They're too Heavy to Pack!

You gonna Pack a Tripod too?

OK to keep in the Truck for Road Huntin!

You Accidentally Drop them you're gonna Break Them!

I'm too Shaky with that kinda Power, when I see a lil ole PISSCUTTER Buck I can see the Effects of the Buck Fever through the Glass!

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wyflyguy · Feb 2, 2014

I've used some Steiner binos that are 20X80. Easier on the eyes than a spotter, but way too big to pack around. The Steiners are basically two spotters stuck together. IMO you need a tripod to hold them steady at that power, but you could take these and leave the spotter home.

Founder · Feb 3, 2014

I just weighed my 10x42 SLC's. They came in at 2 lbs. even. I think another pound I might could handle, but how well would they work for just lifting and glassing something at 150 yards or so. ???

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dirtygrass · Feb 3, 2014

I use Swaro 15x56 for all of my hunting, I use a monopod which works great to steady my binos and works good for a walking stick.

wymoose · Feb 3, 2014

I held these at SHOT show. They didn't seem too much bigger than the 15x kaibabs. Personally I'd say carry these with a tripod instead of a spotter and bring your 8x or 10x along too.

WYmoose

bogey · Feb 3, 2014

Just depends the country your hunting, for glassing really big country from a tripod they are awesome(used the 15x a lot not 20x yet). Some hunts I use them all the time some they don't come along, another very useful tool for certain situations. I would still never be with out my 8x or 10x.

muleybull · Feb 3, 2014

I use the 15X56 Swaro's all the time on a light weight tripod in the sit down position and theyre great.

I have a couple friends that went with the Kaibab 56's and they all regret their purchase. Ive looked through them and there is no comparison. I think you would be better off saving a little longer for a upgrade.

As long as using the 56's, they are awesome if your hunting fairly big country. I wont even pack my spotting scope very often because of my 56's. Weight isnt that big of a deal, space in your pack for them seems to be the tougher call.

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nontypical · Feb 4, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Feb-04-14 AT 08:52AM (MST)[p]Very hard to hold those big binos steady. I've never looked through the Vortex (I use Swaro 15x56), but size makes a huge difference in steadiness; especially when it's windy...which it always is in Wy. If you are going to go up in size, figure on using a tripod. I still prefer a spotting scope myself.

sageadvice · Feb 4, 2014

Yeah, i used a set of Zeiss 12x this year and i carried and held them for glassing. 12x might be about as powerful as you want to go without some plans to at least use a small tripod at times. IMO, 20X in no way could/should replace your good 10X glass.

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