I have come to agree with hunters that a binocular is one of the most important tools in a hunter’s arsenal. If not, most hunters would find it hard to track their prey, leave alone getting the perfect shot.

The best hunting binoculars can be used to spot prey that’s about 100 yards away. That’s why every beginner or even seasoned hunter needs to select the best hunting binocular. Talking about selecting the BEST model and that’s where the problem comes up.

While many people believe that the brand will determine the best model, the experts will advise otherwise. The truth is this. Depending on your type of hunting, you’ll require a bin that supports the right features.

To do so, you must understand how to pick the right bin. In this post, I will show you how to choose the best hunting binocular any day.

 

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Hunting Binocular

I have analyzed the key dynamics including magnification, lens power, maneuverability, design, and more importantly, the price-quality ratio. Take a look.

 

Magnification

Magnification is an important consideration when choosing the best binoculars for hunting. Magnification of a bin is depicted by two numbers, for example; 7 x 35, 10 x 50, and so on. The number before the (X) is the magnification/power. The number after the (X) is the lens diameter in millimeters.

 

A 10 x 50 magnification, therefore, means that your prey will appear 10 times closer than it really is.

So Which Magnification is Best for Hunting?

I suggest going with the 10 x 50 magnification. The exit pupil of a 10 x 50 bin is 5. This makes it a great fit for hunting. It will offer clear images that are easy to work with. I know you may be tempted with higher magnification. Remember, the higher the magnification, the blurrier the images.

 

Lens Coating

A hunter needs clear and concise images. This means getting the right lens coating to aid in viewing. How do you choose the bin with the right lens coating? There are codes that’ll describe the type of coating that your bin has.

These codes are C, FC, MC, and FMC. Among the four, FMC is the best. However, before I get to it, I will show you what the rest stand for.

• C means single coating layer (some lens surfaces are coated)
• FC means all other lens glass surfaces are coated
• MC means multiple-layer coatings on some of the lens surfaces
• FMC means multiple-layer coating on every surface of all the glass lenses

 

The best lens coating (FMC) will eliminate any color aberration and leaves you with concise images. Some of the best models will also have the extra-low dispersion glass for the best image quality.

 

NOTE: The best of the best coating is the dielectric coating. It guarantees the best experience by providing the highest light transmission levels of over 98%. However, you will have to pay more for such a high-end experience.

 

Prism Type

The prism type of hunting bin determines its efficiency. It also determines the spacing of the lens from the eyepiece. For designers, Porro prism or roof prism is used. Porro prism type widens the lens spacing than the eyepieces.

As such, they prompt a larger binocular size. This, in turn, makes any nearby object to appear 3-dimensional.

Roof prisms, on the other hand, have lenses that rest in line with the eyepieces. This type of design has a greater impact but tends to provide low-quality images (except for high-end designs built for the same quality as porro).

NOTE: With the exception of high-end roof prisms, if you want a great hunting bin, you may have to look at porro designs.

 

Nitrogen Purged

The best time to hunt deer in the early morning or at dusk. During this time, the air is often filled with moisture due to low temps. A binocular that has its barrels filled nitrogen-filled will provide the best waterproof/ fog proof touch.

It will have an even better experience if there is the O-ring sealing. This sealing guarantees better performance under extreme weather.

 

Twilight Factor

The performance of your hunting binoculars under dim light is vital. This is because hunting is carried out in twilight hours. Large lens diameter will compensate for this by allowing more light in. That’s why an X50 binocular is best.

 

Design of Bin

The factors above determine the specs that the bin comes with. However, the design is also a vital consideration. When gauging the design, you should look at the following.

 

Size and Weight

The size and the weight of your hunting bin matters a lot. Since hunting will take long, going for a sizable model is good. This will determine a model that fits in your palm perfectly. A lighter model will also prevent you from exhaustion.

 

Open Bridge Design

Unlike the single bridge design that’s more rigid, the open bridge design is easy to use. It provides more flexibility and allows you to operate your binocular with one hand. If you don’t get an open bridge design, look for a large central focusing wheel. Remember that the central focus wheel will work together with the right eye diopter system.

The other design features that you can look for include the twist-up eyecups, all-weather shockproof shell, and tripod adaptable.

You can also look for an auto-focus, a wide field of view, and a lifetime warranty where possible.

 

Conclusion

If you love to hunt, you must learn how to choose the best bin for hunting. That’s why you must learn the factors that I discussed above. Nonetheless, that’s not all. Most hunting binoculars are designed to rugged, tough, and able to last longer.

They should have excellent magnification power for the best focus. This will make it easy to isolate your prey and get the perfect kill. To get the perfect experience a night vision scope will make hunt at night a smooth operation.