Tactical Monoculars

[bribri]

I am looking for one with a MILRAD ranging reticle. So far I found two, Vortex and Bushnell both make one. Do you know of any others I could look into? Can these things even be used for calling corrections on missed shots, or are they lacking the magnification and a more precise reticle? I don't want to spend the money right now on a expensive spotting scope, and I really don't want to carry the extra weight and bulk around. Most of the time I just use my rifle scope to call missed shots and corrections, but I think one of these little monoculars might be a handy little tool for under $200 or $600 depending on which model. Or am I wasting my money?

For those of you who have been behind one, I would like to hear your thoughts and opinions.


Here are some links to the Vortex and the Bushnell monoculars:

http://www.vortextactical.com/uploads/web_manual_mon_solo-36mm-rt.pdf

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-10x42-Legend-Ultra-HD-Monocular-P53007.aspx

http://swfa.com/Vortex-10x50-Recon-RT-Tactical-Scope-P44628.aspx

 

[Lowlight]

I have both and they are equally very similar.

The Bushnell is a bit smaller and the reticle is a tad bit easier to use.

The Vortex is also excellent with a lot of features, I have a mount that works with NV for the Vortex and their reticle has bit more finer graduations.

You can't go wrong either way I am I fan of reticle based monoculars

 

[j-dubya]

I have both the Bushnell version and the Vortex 15x. Both are very clear for what they are and I like them. The Vortex 15x is much larger than the Bushnell.

 

[Mike]

I have the Vortex 15x and really like it.

 

[GLB]

I have the Vortex 8x and like it very much.

 

[paulyosh]

I have an Optolyth with the MP-8 reticle, which has worked well for me. Just another option...

Scott at Liberty Optics sells these.

 

[427Cobra]

The Vortex Solo at a 120 bucks is tough to beat.

 

[bribri]

I actually want to use this thing on a tripod and call shots and give corrections, so I'm leaning towards the vortex recon in either 10x or 15x. Plus these models offer .5 mil indication marks for more precise measurements.

 

[GLB]

I have the Vortex 15x and really like it.

Mike, any issues with 15x holding it steady as a hand held optic?

 

[GLB]

I have the Vortex 15x and really like it.

Mike, any issues with 15x holding it steady as a hand held optic?

 

[Mike]

Mike, any issues with 15x holding it steady as a hand held optic?

That's really kind of a loaded question. If you're just scanning or looking at something large, hand holding isn't an issue. It's really no different than a 15x bino. If you're trying to use the milling reticle or really trying to concentrate on a detail, then you need to be more steady. Now with this being said, the fact it's a monocular makes it much easier and utilitarian to set on a pack, in the crook of a tree, etc. YMMV.

 

[GLB]

That's really kind of a loaded question. If you're just scanning or looking at something large, hand holding isn't an issue. It's really no different than a 15x bino. If you're trying to use the milling reticle or really trying to concentrate on a detail, then you need to be more steady. Now with this being said, the fact it's a monocular makes it much easier and utilitarian to set on a pack, in the crook of a tree, etc. YMMV.

Yep I was asking about braced or supported for ranging in the field. I have the 8 power solo r/t that I use for that but sometimes a little more magnification would be helpful.

 

[threetrees]

personally, i find anything with more that 8x hard to hold steady without support. but then ... that's what you got tripod, monopod, ruck, beanbag etc for. as you do for firing - use the best support you can get with the the stuff at hand

 

[jdne5b]

Does the 10x power on the Bushnell outweigh the slightly better reticle of the 8x Vortex?