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I also agree with Lance about a lower power. I would also choose a less busy, bolder/thicker reticle.

I had a $100 Cabelas brand 22 rimfire scope but the wire crosshairs broke within 100 shots from my 10/22. I picked up a Tract Optics 22 scope but have only sighted it in. You might also look at air rifle scopes with an adjustable parallax. https://www.tractoptics.com/products/riflescopes?type=47

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There is an RV park on the northeast end of Tusayan by the roundabout. I cannot recall the name.

For coues and desert muleys, I have used Leica Duovids 10+15x50 (less weight and space than 2 binos). On my last December hunt, I was always wanting to use my friend's spotting scope for those far away deer, so have since picked up a 65mm Razor. For elk and mule deer in the pines, I would suggest a nice 8x42 for the wider field of view over 10x.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/coconino/alerts-notices/?aid=40452

Looks photoshopped to me ;-)

How about something like the Bergara B-14 Hunter in 7mm-08 or 308win for around $670 ? http://www.bergarausa.com/bergara_b-14_series_hunter_rifle.php

The 130 Sciroccos shot equal to the 130 Bergers in my 6.5WSM. The 180 Sciroccos were on par with the 180 Accubonds in my 300WSM.

Might add the 22 Nosler into the mix. My traditional mind cannot wrap itself around a metal and plastic AR, so my coyote gun has always been walnut and blue in 22-250

My main focus is landscapes, so my gear is selected that way. Currently my bag has a Nikon D810, Nikon 14-24mm, Tamron 24-70, Nikon 70-200 f/4 and Nikon 200-500. If your focus will be wildlife, rec may be the Nikon D7200 or D500, 200-500 or 150-600 (although heavier, Sigma Sport is the best in the 150-500). For wildlife on the Canon side, there is the 7D body. Canon has a nice 400mm f/5.6 for a lot less than an f/4. Their new 100-400mm is reportedly good too. Sigma just came out with a good 500mm prime. I can't help with the video rec, but suspect a dedicated video camera would be better than a dslr.

Today I buried my constant companion, hunting partner, shotgun rider and photo assistant. She has been with me 24/7 all her years with me, and will remain in my heart. Quail Hunter Elk Hunter Turkey Hunter Antelope Hunter Snow Bunny Flower Girl

Currently I have the Leica Duovid 10+15x50, and have picked up a Vortex Razor 65mm spotter since the last Coues hunt. Has anyone dumped their 10x, 15x binos in favor of just the Swaro 12x coupled with a spotter? What are your preferences, pluses, and minuses? Is losing the 15x a major consideration? I had originally switched years ago to the Duovid for weight consideration ave carrying both 10x and 15x binos.

Thanks for the input so far. The important part of the question to me would be if the reportedly sharper resolution of the 12x would make up for the reduced magnification from 15x. Guess I will need to find a pair of 12x to compare with 15x outside.

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Thank you all for your words. She was a blessing in life.

Nice trip Chris

For you lucky ones receiving elk tags in the mail, here is some inspiration.

Isn't that the truth. Kinda puts a question mark behind some (not all) of the value of summer scouting before the rut.

I know one can glass clear into other units and states with these. Bump for you Scott.

Christian, I am assuming you would want to use this for wildlife a lot in addition to family and landscape. I would suggest the Nikon D7200 I think it has the best crop sensor, which is made by Sony. It is a 24MP aps-c sensor. Nikon just announced the D7500, but there are some pluses and minuses with it over the 7200. You can save some coin by buying a refurbished D7200 for under $800 through B&H or Adorama (I am contemplating doing this). The refurbished have a 90 day warranty through Nikon. For lenses, I would get the Nikon 18-140mm and the Tamron 150-600mm G2. Reports are that the Tamron is a little sharper on the long end than the Sigma Contemporary 150-600. Both B&H and Adorama offer the D7200 with 18-140mm as a kit for about $1300 which saves about $300 over the new prices individually. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=nikon%20d7200&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ps https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1277357-REG/tamron_sp_150_600mm_f_5_6_3_di.html If you have the big coin, you could get the Nikon D500 and Nikon 600mm, or the Canon version ;-) I think Canon's best crop sensor body now is the 7D Mark II

You might talk with Doug at CameraLand about the new German Precision Optics GPO ED 8x42 $379 There are a few manufactured in Japan too like the Tract Tekoa 8x42 https://www.tractoptics.com/products/binoculars/tekoa-8x42 Theron Questa w/ field flatteners http://theronoptics.com/QUESTA_HD-ED_BINOCULARS.html http://www.opticstalk.com/theron-optics-questa-8x42_topic42036.html I have not looked through these personally as I still use the Leica Duovids

Happy birthday Ilene

My current setup is an Induro AT014 with the Manfrotto 700RC2 head. I almost always sit down when glassing.

Usually 7 1/2 with Improved and Modified chokes for Gambels. and 8 with skeet and skeet for Mearns