Never used a set of glasses much in my life! Looking too by a pair for my summer NM elk hunt! Any reccomendations? wanna set too where i can glass at a few hundred yds? I was looking at the nikon monarch 10x42? whatcha think?

10x42 for sure. As far as brand, get the best glass you can afford.

I recently picked up the Vortex Razor HD 10 X 42 binocs. They are very nice!!!

10x should be good for sitting and glassing. Are you looking at the Monarch 3, 5, or 7?

A lot of people complain that 10x is a little too much for handheld observation because the smaller field of view contributes to "wobbly" picture when your arms start to feel heavy. At several hundred yards, you'll probably be happier with an 8x if they're going to spend the hunt hanging around your neck.

If you do decide to go with a 10x, consider a lightweight tripod and adapter. You'll be able to glass a little farther and you can get a really detailed look around you if the shakiness of handheld binos starts getting to you.

The Nikon Monarch is good, and it should do well. I've been very impressed with the Bresser Everest - not well known in the US yet but they come in both 8x42 and 10x42, and are comparable with the Monarch with a slightly wider field of view.

Big Uncle
monarch 7
Thanks for the quick responses.....All Info is very helpfull! Looking too keep the $$$$ rite around $300

Also one more question is.....Does every pair of binoculars fit everybody? i noticed with the monarch 3 10x42 i had too hold the glasses just off my eye too get the propper eye relief?

Proud owner of the Nikon Monarch 12X42

Work great for me !

Use your shooting sticks to steady if glassing for distance or long periods of time.

The Monarch 3 is a bargin, and the 5 is not much more and a bargin at it's price. Either will do the job. I think you will be happy with the Monarch binoculars.
You mentioned having to hold the glasses very close to get the full field of view. Did you extend the eye cups when you were looking through them?
I like an 8x pair when I am hiking around elk country, but a 10x pair is better in wide open country if you are sitting and glassing.

Birdwatchers are serious about their binoculars. Here is a good review of the Nikon line:

http://www.birdwatching-bliss.com/ni...inoculars.html