Tactical Binoculars: With mil dot, tactical milling or no reticle?

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am

Walt asked:

I want to but a nice pair of binoculars. I have mostly enverything figured, but I would like to know if anyone has a opinion about reticles? (If you don't know what that is, please don't answer)
I am stongly considering the tactical military leupold 10x40. Because it is durable, the right size and specs. I want to use it to spot while hunting, and generally be able to scan an area for activity. I would also like to learn to range find with mil dot or tactical milling reticle, but I am concerned the reticle will obstruct my view and I will waste 500 bucks, Insight from anyone?

Reply:

Very good choice. No they don’t obstruct your view and are designed well. Some of the cheaper China clones have lighted reticules that are too bright and too wide but not the Leupold. Leupold’s are made well and are dependable. And their optics are right up there with the big boys.
I still think a range finder on binoculars is just unnecessary. But that’s just me.
As far as cheap bino’s go; as I said before they will work but are not as dependable. If I am in sub-zero weather or in heavy rain I want bino’s that won’t fail me. If I am in a truck on a rough road I don’t want a lens to go out of wack from bouncing on the dashboard. Plus the warranty on the better name brands is much better than the cheap ones. drugs online