Compact (non electric) ranging monoculars

[TacticalPlinker]

I'm eyeballing the Vortex RECCE PRO HD 8x.

Is there anything out there that is a better choice ? Not looking for anything larger than the size of this particular model. Must be something that can fit in a pack without The space or weight penalty.

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-recce-pro-hd-8x32-monocular.html

 

[Screehopper]

That's the only compact monocular with reticle that I can think of from the top of my head. I don't think there are many choices.

 

[XLR308]

I used something similar in the 80's for bowhunting, if it works the same way it would converge two images as you dialed it in.
When the image became one clear image it had a dial in the view that showed the range.

I read through the instructions and it's just a ranging reticle, I would prefer to just use my scope for that or a dedicated spotting scope with a reticle.

 

[Screehopper]

I used something similar in the 80's for bowhunting, if it works the same way it would converge two images as you dialed it in.
When the image became one clear image it had a dial in the view that showed the range.

The Vortex uses a ranging reticle in MRAD.

 

[XLR308]

The Vortex uses a ranging reticle in MRAD.

Yeah I read through the description, it seems kind of gimmicky considering stability and real function compared to laying behind a rifle with a mil reticle or a spotting scope on a tripod or pack.
It looks to be pretty well made though.

 

[BLJ]

I've got the solo rt 8x36. Clear glass. My only complaint is that it's hard to hold still to get an accurate measurement of the target. Not the fault of vortex, just something to keep in mind.

ETA. Looking at the reticle in the recce, I believe it would be more difficult to get an accurate measurement. A lot of dots in that one.

 

[PlinkIt]

@XLR308 you talking about a barr and stroud set up? They had one small enough to to pocket?