{"id":341,"date":"2017-11-20T07:36:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-20T07:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=341"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:37:54","slug":"how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Best Hunting Binocular"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#How_to_Choose_the_Best_Hunting_Binocular\" >How to Choose the Best Hunting Binocular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#COST_the_Best_Hunting_Binocular\" >COST: the Best Hunting Binocular<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#MAGNIFICATION\" >MAGNIFICATION<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#SIZE_AND_WEIGHT\" >SIZE AND WEIGHT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#BRIGHTNESS\" >BRIGHTNESS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#SHARPNESS\" >SHARPNESS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#DURABILITY\" >DURABILITY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/how-to-choose-the-best-hunting-binocular\/#PRISM_Design\" >PRISM Design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Best_Hunting_Binocular\"><\/span>How to Choose the Best Hunting Binocular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>How to Choose the Best <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"Hunting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"294\">Hunting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/what-you-need-for-an-air-rifle-competition\/\">Binocular<\/a>. Knowing how to choose the best <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/why-turkey-hunting-with-binoculars-works-for-me\/\">hunting<\/a> binocular is not always an easy task.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Behind eyeglasses, a binocular is the most popular optical system on the planet and serve in a variety of ways. From hunting and marine use to birdwatching and sports, the right binocular is essential to a good experience.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COST_the_Best_Hunting_Binocular\"><\/span>COST: the Best Hunting Binocular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Obviously this is going to be the number one consideration for most of us when considering the purchase of anything. Hunting boots, good optics, even health and property insurance. We shop until the price is right. That\u2019s why at TRACT we\u2019ve completely cut out the middleman, allowing us to sell quality <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/binoculars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"binoculars\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"140\">binoculars<\/a> at 30-40 percent less than comparable products from high-end manufacturers.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAGNIFICATION\"><\/span>MAGNIFICATION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Often times, less is more. This is especially true when deer hunting is your number one outdoor pursuit. Deer hunters don\u2019t necessarily need to see for miles unless of course the hunt is in Big Sky country. Typically, in wooded terrain, your visibility is limited to a greater extent therefore the wider field of view from an <a title=\"8x binoculars\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/8x-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8x binocular<\/a> (eight times your normal vision) is the best option. You can not only cover more ground, but also be able to see better in low-light conditions. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/8x42-binoculars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 8x<\/a> has a field of view of 377 feet at 1,000 yards.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Elk, moose, caribou and other big game hunters are going to fare better with a 10x (ten times your normal vision) binocular. The pursuit of these species happens in the vastness of western North America where the horizon seems like it might take you to the edge of the world. Higher magnification is crucial when most of your time is spent sitting on mountain tops surveying the surrounding landscape. These spot-and-stalk hunts require <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-scopes-and-extremely-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Rifle Scopes and Extremely Cold Weather\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1591\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">durability<\/a> and versatility from you and your equipment in any kind of weather.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIZE_AND_WEIGHT\"><\/span>SIZE AND WEIGHT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Binoculars you\u2019ll use for the key times of dawn and dusk should be full size. They\u2019re usually no more than six inches wide or tall and take up minimal space in your pack or on your chest where they\u2019re fastened by a harness. And most quality <a title=\"Binoculars for Turkey Hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/binoculars-for-turkey-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting binoculars<\/a> don\u2019t weigh more than 30 ounces.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_1937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1937\" style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1937 size-large\" title=\"The Best Hunting Binocular\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Hunting Binocular\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Best Hunting Binocular<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">High quality glass is heavier by nature. So finding the right balance is <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/toric-34mm-4-25x50\/\" title=\"Introducing the TORIC 34MM 4-25X50 Extreme Long Range Rifle Scope\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">extremely important in the design of the binocular<\/a>. That is where our binoculars shine. The TORIC features a magnesium alloy chassis construction and has a maximum weight of just 27.2 ounces. The TEKOA features a polycarbonate chassis that is reinforced with fiberglass for an extremely light balanced feel.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/all-about-hog-hunting\/\" title=\"All About Hog Hunting\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting<\/a> more from a stationary position, a heavier model might work fine, but if you\u2019re a mobile hunter, every ounce may count.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRIGHTNESS\"><\/span>BRIGHTNESS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Hunters do most of their glassing at dawn and dusk. These are primary times when game moves. So brightness is especially important in knowing how to choose the best <a title=\"Best Binoculars for Hunting Out West\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/best-binoculars-for-hunting-out-west\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting binocular<\/a>. The lens coating, magnification and the exit pupil all play a part in brightness. The exit pupil is the bright circle that can be seen in the middle of each eyepiece when you hold the binocular out at arm\u2019s length.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Their size is determined by the magnification and the objective diameter of the front lens of the binocular (higher magnification produces smaller exit pupils if the objective diameter is the same). To figure this out, just use basic math by dividing the objective size (aperture) by the magnification.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">For example, if you\u2019re using 10&#215;42 binos, they will have a 4.2 millimeter exit pupil (42 \/ 10 = 4.2). Since your pupil dilates to around 4-5mm in low-light conditions, you need to <a title=\"Choosing Binoculars For Kids\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/choosing-binoculars-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choose a binocular<\/a> with an exit pupil that matches your eye\u2019s entrance pupil. That\u2019s why a 10&#215;25 compact with an exit pupil of 2.5 will not work well in those key dawn and dusk situations because the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/binoculars-for-turkey-hunting\/\" title=\"Binoculars for Turkey Hunting\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">binocular<\/a> design is not letting enough light get to your pupils. \u00a0Binoculars with exit pupils of 4-5mm are essential to low light performance like an 8&#215;42 with an exit pupil of 5.2 or as stated a 10&#215;42 with an exit pupil of 4.2<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SHARPNESS\"><\/span>SHARPNESS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Every lens in a TRACT binocular is precisely ground, polished and coated to provide excellent clarity and definition even at the extreme outer edges of the field <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/choosing-the-best-riflescope-for-deer-hunting\/\" title=\"Choosing the Best Rifle Scope for Deer Hunting\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">of view<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Sharpness, also called definition or resolution, is maximized by the <a title=\"Ultra Rugged Binoculars\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/ultra-rugged-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultra High Definition lens system contained in all TRACT binoculars<\/a>. The fully multicoated lens system, ED objective lenses, Dielectric and Phase Correction Coated prisms work hand in hand to provide incredible detail. The larger ocular lenses of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/sean-utley-reviews-the-toric-22-45x65-spotting-scope\/\" title=\"Spotting Scope Sean Utley reviews the TORIC 22-45X65\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1732\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC<\/a> binocular provide a larger \u201csweet spot\u201d allowing for enhanced detail resolution.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DURABILITY\"><\/span>DURABILITY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Durability and ruggedness are key in rough terrain and unpredictable weather. That&#8217;s why you\u2019re going to want a <a title=\"binoculars\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/tag\/binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">binocular<\/a> that is tough outside and in. The exterior of the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/toric-34mm-4-25x50-long-range-rifle-scope-features-and-benefits\/\" title=\"TORIC 34MM 4-25X50 Long Range rifle scope features and benefits\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC\u00a0 binoculars<\/a> are built using Magnesium Alloy and Fiberglass Reinforced Polycarbonate, respectively. It is equipped with a super-tough rubber body armor that can withstand even the most rugged terrain. The exterior design is strategically textured in just the right places. That&#8217;s so it provides a comfortable but firm grip in virtually any conditions.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The Argon filled body and O-ring sealed system provide total waterproof and fogproof performance.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRISM_Design\"><\/span>PRISM Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The trend of modern <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/tekoas-design\/\" title=\"TEKOA\u2019s Design\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">binoculars definitely favors the roof prism design<\/a>. Although more difficult to manufacture the TRACT roof prism design is sleeker and more compact than the older porro prism design.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Porro prism binoculars are heavy and clunky while the roof prism is usually more streamlined and lighter weight. Named for the roof-like appearance of the prisms, roof prism binoculars have the eyepieces and objective lenses positioned in a straight line. Roof prism binoculars are known globally for their shape and durability.<\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Choose the Best Hunting Binocular | TRACT design and engineer performance-grade optics without the added retail costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11883,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2257,2258],"tags":[2463,2464,2465,2466,2467,2468,2469,2470,2471,2472,2473,2474,2476,2477,2478,2479,2480,2481,2482,2484,2485,2486,2487,2488,2489,2490,2491,2492,2493,2494,2503,2504,2505,2506,2507,2688,2797,3281],"class_list":["post-341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-fix-adjust","category-hunting","tag-binocular-adapter","tag-binocular-adaptor","tag-binocular-case","tag-binocular-chest-pack","tag-binocular-field-of-view-comparison","tag-binocular-harness","tag-binocular-harness-canada","tag-binocular-harness-case","tag-binocular-holders","tag-binocular-lens","tag-binocular-lens-cleaner","tag-binocular-magnification-chart","tag-binocular-parts","tag-binocular-power-explained","tag-binocular-range-chart","tag-binocular-range-finder","tag-binocular-rangefinder-combo","tag-binocular-repair","tag-binocular-reviews","tag-binocular-search","tag-binocular-sizes","tag-binocular-specifications","tag-binocular-straps","tag-binocular-tripod","tag-binocular-tripod-adapter","tag-binocular-tripod-hunting","tag-binocular-tripod-mount","tag-binocular-vs-spotting-scope","tag-binoculars","tag-binoculars-10x","tag-binoculars-canada","tag-binoculars-deer-hunting","tag-binoculars-definition","tag-binoculars-diagram","tag-binoculars-drawing","tag-how-to","tag-hunting","tag-the-best-hunting-binocular"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=341"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11508,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/341\/revisions\/11508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}