Leica binocular question

[BeeMaa]

I have two Leicia Geovid 10x42 HD-B 3000’s…one for me and one for my wife. I also picked up a set of Ultravid 8x32 HD-Plus non-range finding for something more compact and lightweight for buffalo hunting.

I enjoy them both but they each have their strengths. I’d say it depends on what type of hunting is your primary focus. 10x42 RF binos are hard to beat as a general hunting tool, but as you get more deep in the weeds, your requirements will change.

One set of binos is rarely enough, but you will not make a “bad” decision with the two options you are considering.

 

[Challer]

I have the range finding geovids and no complaints at all.Distance does matter to me. For DG trajectory matters much less and can be managed with the range. Save the ballistic computers for really long shots, a place I no longer go.

I’ll have to look at a compact 8x32 - I can see the utility.

 

[Rimbaud]

I have Swaro 10x42EL, and the new Geovid 10x32 rangefinders. The difference in glass is imperceptible to me. I also have a Swaro ATX spotter and some Steiners that are 12 years old or so. I use my Geovids more than all other binos. I like knowing the distance of my shots, if that is needed, and prefer carrying a slightly smaller binocular when moving around. I do not think that you will make a bad decision one way or another. From my own experience growing up without much money, I became a disciple of the buy once, cry once school. In a few years time, or much less, the money that you spent to get what you wanted in the first place will be negligible. Good luck.