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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3230207" data-attributes="member: 130888">I'd have to say there is exactly zero difference in hunting and birding binoculars.  I've used a LOT and I mean a LOT of optics huntings.  Really…if you CAN….it's always best to match the optics to your environment and conditions for use.  Of course first consideration is the potential distances of object being viewed.  Example…it makes ZERO sense using 10X binoculars while hunting whitetail with a bow as it does birding with 10X in a southern hardwood forest during the summer while I find 10X PERFECT for birding during the winter and early spring OR elk hunting in Montana.  One difference...I really wouldn't be caught dead hunting with binoculars with an objective less than 42mm.  Early morning and early evening light is that critical to hunting success….or failure.Of course good optics are a must in each scenario.  I'd so much rather have one quality pair of binoculars than any number of sub-par instruments.  REALLY glassing with tell the true tale to your eyes with extended use of optics….birding OR hunting…  Best all time favorite hunting optic….EASILY the Leica Geovid 10X42.  No test or review does it justice.  Easily better optics than my Swarovski 10X42 SLCs…. Would pick up my 7X42 SLCs if headed to the woods though.Favorite birding binocular…. It's REALLY hard for me to not carry two pair….but this time of year I'd probably pick the Vortex Viper HD 8X32s…..winter---->prob the HT 10x42s.</blockquote>

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