Monocular suggestions?

[Riot]

Looking for a decent, compact monocular. Don't want to pay more than $100 for it. Would prefer it fit in my hand and was black.

Need something that can positively identify a target at 400 yards


Any suggestions or experiences (good or bad) would be appreciated.


Thank you in advance,


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[2Wheels4Ever]

I have used the barska one, and for the money it works. http://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-10x25-wp-blackhawk-monocular.html

 

[Riot]

I have used the barska one, and for the money it works. http://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-10x25-wp-blackhawk-monocular.html

That fits the bill...how far you think you can see clearly with it? I need to be able to identify people by face is why I ask.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Last time I used that one I was scanning the woods for dear at about 700 yards or so. At that range I could tell a buck from a doe haha, but as far as face recognition goes I am not sure how far it would reach. If you have a rifle scope that can zoom 10x, that would give you a good indication of the barska's capabilities.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

This one is similarly priced and goes to 25x, but not sure on the quality. http://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-8-25x25-monocular-microscope.html I have heard some bad things about barska, but I have had 2 rifle scopes from them, and used both that monocular and a spotting scope with good effect.

 

[Riot]

This one is similarly priced and goes to 25x, but not sure on the quality. http://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-8-25x25-monocular-microscope.html I have heard some bad things about barska, but I have had 2 rifle scopes from them, and used both that monocular and a spotting scope with good effect.

I have a Barska spotting scope...it works, not great, but it works. Thanks again for your input

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With that your first monocular, you said you could discern between deer, could you count spikes- or just see them? 700 yards is pretty good distance for how small that thing is.

 

[2Wheels4Ever]

Could just see them, not count.

 

[DynaMC]

I made mine by hacksawing a misaligned pair of binos. Works great and I got a 2 fer 1. I used the kind that focused individually at the eyepiece.
Zeiss makes a killer 8x monocular too.

 

[FlexFit]

I have a Vortex 10x monocular that I have been using for 2 years. It works very well.

 

[newthings]

Too much power makes it hard to use. You have to brace against something. I have a 10x30 Bushnell and it is a pain to hold on a distant target. (That is 10 times magnification and 30mm in diameter)
Roy