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Author Topic: Looking for pocket monocular  (Read 264 times)

Offline Mojostick

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Looking for pocket monocular
« on: December 12, 2008, 05:35:00 PM »
I'm looking for a good pocket monocular. Anyone use one? I'd spend $100 plus on a good one.

Offline J-KID

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2008, 05:41:00 PM »
I've looked through the Brunton and it didn't seem bright enough for hunting with it's 18mm objective.  The Zeiss MiniQuik is probably of high quality, however, once again you have the small objective.  I'd look seriously at the Vortex monocular with it's 25mm objective.  It's larger than the others and should provide a brighter view.  I've had excellent experiences with Vortex binoculars.
Jay Kidwell
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Offline trashwood

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2008, 06:26:00 PM »
Mojostick - keep this just between me and you OK.  I would want my trad buddies to find out I carry a range finder.   :)   I do use a RX3 range finder and most often use it as a monocular to look pigs and deer over.  well and yes I might just push the range finder button now and again

rusty

Offline JEFF B

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2008, 06:32:00 PM »
you aint right in the head using one of those  :biglaugh:now where did ya say ya got it from     :biglaugh:
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other times i let her sleep"

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Offline Roadkill

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2008, 08:13:00 PM »
I have a Bushnell from 30 years ago and don't use it.  it seems to me that the effort to find a target in it is difficult and binos are clearer and easier to get on target-just my opinion.
Cast a long shadow-you may provide shade to someone who needs it.  Semper Fi

Offline GingivitisKahn

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2008, 09:51:00 PM »
I've used the little Zeiss mono before and really like it.  I kinda want one of those, tbh.

Offline draco

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2008, 10:53:00 PM »
Stiener used to make an eight power monocular that was a porro prisum design and it could be twisted around to make it smaller. It was of good quality, very bright and I am still kicking myself for not buying one when I looked at them.

Offline Shooty1

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2008, 11:14:00 PM »
I might buy a good one someday, but until then I'll keep using a $10 tasco monocular.

Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2008, 08:00:00 AM »

Offline Gray Buffalo

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2008, 09:49:00 AM »
I try not to let my mind wander...It is too small and fragile to be out by itself.

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford

Offline Broken Arrow 1

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Re: Looking for pocket monocular
« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2008, 12:01:00 PM »
I have one used it twice and did not like it. You are more than welcome to have it if you want it?
Its not the size of the animal you hunt that matters. Its how you hunt the animal.

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