Awesome review. I narrowed down ranging monoculars to these two and was very happy to see this review pop up in my search. I really want to like the Bushnell, but the Vortex reticle is so much better (offset for just viewing, includes numbers, and human silhouettes). Is this an actual reason to pick the Vortex or is the Bushnell reticle fine? Ranging is my primary use-case.
Good comparison! You mentioned in other comments that the Bushnell and Vortex monoculars are both now outdated. Which newer monoculars with mil reticles would you recommend?
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan - Thanks! I’ve been eyeing the Bushnell. Looks like there are 2 versions of the mil reticle with a price difference. I wonder if one is an older model being cleared out.
torn between the Bushnell and the Vortex.. I would be just using them occasionally in the wilderness when i go camping and to keep in my survival pack for whatever reason they could come in useful for. I could see myself using it a lot just to scope out the areas i am looking to set up camp, like across a small lake.
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Thank you, i was leaning toward the Vortex! I would prefer binoculars to be honest, but i just love the compact size, which is why i was leaning toward the Solo r/t, as it seems smaller than the Bushnell.
Excellent question, I would say the Bushnell because of the larger diameter objective and ability to be installed in a tripod easily. The vortex isn't bad though!
Yeah I've never been a huge Bushnell fan to be honest, except their top tier offerings, but this actually seems decent man! Say, I saw you recently had a Horus, were they easy to get ahold of? I sent them some messages but I'm having trouble getting response 🤔.
Man, I wish they had the Bushnell 10x and larger glass with the Vortex retical and closer to the Vortex weight. Out of the two for outdoors exploring and ranging, likely never off a tripod, what do you think is better? Ideally out to 1000m, if at all possible with either set of glass.
Yeah I know, but if it's just exploring then consider dropping the reticle function in favor of image quality and weight. Otherwise I suppose to Bushnell. At this point though the glass is somewhat outdated
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Oh, no, sorry. The primary function would be used for ranging/spotting with exploring as an added benefit. I would just get a rangefinder, but these things seem significantly more durable and would probably work better from the spotting perspective if I understand correctly. As far as glass being outdated, I think you mentioned that the Bushnell was better than the Vortex, so are you saying that they are both outdated at this point?
I do believe they are both outdated compared to newer products. That being said I still use both of them with success I just want to be completely transparent about where the market is at for glass quality. Can you get a better image? Yes. But I have used both to spot for a friend at 1,030 yards and I could see misses in the dirt as well as my target moving left to right but that might have to do with the fact that it's a quarter inch thick Target so it moves well. Good luck, enjoy whatever one you go with!
Awesome review. I narrowed down ranging monoculars to these two and was very happy to see this review pop up in my search. I really want to like the Bushnell, but the Vortex reticle is so much better (offset for just viewing, includes numbers, and human silhouettes). Is this an actual reason to pick the Vortex or is the Bushnell reticle fine? Ranging is my primary use-case.
The Bushnell reticle is not fine in my opinion
I think the Vortex is MOA reticle, which may be a bit more challenging for some people. Is there any version of the solo with MIL?
Good comparison! You mentioned in other comments that the Bushnell and Vortex monoculars are both now outdated. Which newer monoculars with mil reticles would you recommend?
None so far sadly
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan - Thanks! I’ve been eyeing the Bushnell. Looks like there are 2 versions of the mil reticle with a price difference. I wonder if one is an older model being cleared out.
Bummer these monocular only come with Mrad reticle. I wanted to use these for sizing targets during matches.
torn between the Bushnell and the Vortex.. I would be just using them occasionally in the wilderness when i go camping and to keep in my survival pack for whatever reason they could come in useful for. I could see myself using it a lot just to scope out the areas i am looking to set up camp, like across a small lake.
If you aren't going to put it on a tripod, you'd probably enjoy the Vortex better in my opinion
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Thank you, i was leaning toward the Vortex!
I would prefer binoculars to be honest, but i just love the compact size, which is why i was leaning toward the Solo r/t, as it seems smaller than the Bushnell.
Which one you recommend for wildlife viewing..new subscriber here thanks.
Excellent question, I would say the Bushnell because of the larger diameter objective and ability to be installed in a tripod easily. The vortex isn't bad though!
Best video ever.
Nice
Yeah I've never been a huge Bushnell fan to be honest, except their top tier offerings, but this actually seems decent man! Say, I saw you recently had a Horus, were they easy to get ahold of? I sent them some messages but I'm having trouble getting response 🤔.
Man, I wish they had the Bushnell 10x and larger glass with the Vortex retical and closer to the Vortex weight. Out of the two for outdoors exploring and ranging, likely never off a tripod, what do you think is better? Ideally out to 1000m, if at all possible with either set of glass.
Eh, tough call but maybe the Zeiss models are good for your needs
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan whoah, that was a left field answer, haha. Why Zeiss? I'm not seeing anything with a reticle?
Yeah I know, but if it's just exploring then consider dropping the reticle function in favor of image quality and weight. Otherwise I suppose to Bushnell. At this point though the glass is somewhat outdated
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Oh, no, sorry. The primary function would be used for ranging/spotting with exploring as an added benefit. I would just get a rangefinder, but these things seem significantly more durable and would probably work better from the spotting perspective if I understand correctly. As far as glass being outdated, I think you mentioned that the Bushnell was better than the Vortex, so are you saying that they are both outdated at this point?
I do believe they are both outdated compared to newer products. That being said I still use both of them with success I just want to be completely transparent about where the market is at for glass quality. Can you get a better image? Yes. But I have used both to spot for a friend at 1,030 yards and I could see misses in the dirt as well as my target moving left to right but that might have to do with the fact that it's a quarter inch thick Target so it moves well. Good luck, enjoy whatever one you go with!
awesome video can you drop a link to the rear flip cap?
I actually just grabbed one from one of my rifles I wasn't using
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan ok thanks anyway
Also Great video Just picked one up on amazon for 150
Just measure it and buy a scope flip up from wherever
I am looking for affordable bino's with reticle.
Do you know any good ones?
I don't have any sorry
What flip cap did you get for the Bushnell? Fantastic review, this really helped me make my decision.
The one I have doesn't have any marking on it unfortunately so I can't say for sure what it is, sorry!
Can you link the adapter mount and flipcap
no sorry just a random cap
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Yes I would, please email me at guntotinminnesotan@gmail.com
A flip cap in the rear would get in the way of putting the monocular to your eye.
I've seen some built ins that don't, but most would and I agree with your thought!
Which would you recommend…
What's your application?
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan tactical sense for use in nature
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gave us evrything except what we want, the money shots, another half review.
Haha you are half welcome 😁
@@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Lol