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Quality Hunting Binoculars Are Shock Resistant
Written by Ken Dragki   
Tuesday, 13 July 2010 07:05
When considering binoculars costing less than $50, durability is suspect at best. Used constantly in outdoor settings one may suddenly find these inexpensive binoculars no longer functioning properly. This category of binocular is probably best suited as a beginning model, or one for occasional general use.
by KenDragki


When considering binoculars costing less than $50, durability is suspect at best. Used constantly in outdoor settings one may suddenly find these inexpensive binoculars no longer functioning properly. This category of binocular is probably best suited as a beginning model, or one for occasional general use.

Hunting binoculars are often used over rugged terrain where it can be dropped or bumped against a rock or a tree. Look for hunting binoculars that are designated as shock resistant or offer rubberized exterior armoring to help provide physical protection. Also, be aware that significant banging, dropping, or jars can cause damage to the binoculars interior alignment and can weaken the waterproof/fog proof features of the binocular.

Solidly constructed binoculars case provides protection when the binoculars are not in use. And attached lens covers prevent wasted time looking for loose covers. Better class hunting binoculars normally have some shock resistant capability and include (with the purchase) a carrying case and a binoculars neck strap.

While often considered minor at first, binocular neck straps or a body harness can become more important as the day goes on. The neck strap can secure your binoculars closely to your body to prevent it from banging around, while the body harness helps to ease the weight of the binoculars.

If you are hunting in wooded and bushy areas, your vision will be reduced so 8x would be the best magnification. If you are in open areas and the light is better, the 10x magnification would be better, so you can see further away.

It is a good idea to read some reviews of hunting binoculars before you go and buy any. You should compare different manufacturers of binoculars, such as Leupold, Steiner and Swarovski, who make high quality outdoor binoculars and spotting scopes. The rangefinder binocular works very well because it is important to know exactly how far away the game is.

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