Bushnell R7 12x50 Binoculars – R7-1250

The Bushnell R7 12x50 Binoculars, part number R7-1250, are the reach option in the R7 range that still works off a set of sticks, pairing 12x magnification with 50mm objectives over a field of view of 97 m at 1,000 m (290 ft at 1,000 yd) in a 918 g (32.4 oz) magnesium body — enough power to separate a beast from a stump on the far side of a valley.

ED Prime Glass runs through dielectric-coated Schmidt-Pechan BaK-4 prisms with PC-3 Phase coating, fully multi-coated and Ultra Wideband Coated, with the EXO Barrier on the exterior lens surfaces repelling rain, dust, snow, oil and debris. The chassis is IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging and 171 mm (6.7 in) long — the same body as the 10x50 — with 18 mm of eye relief over a 4.2 mm exit pupil, a locking dioptre, close focus at 7 ft, tripod compatibility and three sets of interchangeable twist, detented eyecups.

How It Compares

The R7 12x50 is the reach option that still works off a set of sticks. It uses the same 171 mm magnesium chassis as the R7 10x50 and weighs almost the same at 918 g, but trades the 10x50's 5 mm exit pupil for 12x of magnification and a 290 ft field. Bushnell built it for dissecting distant terrain — the extra two power is what separates a beast from a stump on the far side of a valley. If you glass mostly at dusk, the 10x50 stays brighter; if you want more again and will carry a tripod, the R7 15x56 is the next step, and the Match Pro ED 15x56 adds a reticle for the range. Full line-up in binoculars.

Ideal For

• Stalking open hill and forestry rides where the shot might be spotted a valley away
• Fox and vermin control across large fields, picking apart hedgerows at distance
• Target spotting on longer ranges, where 10x leaves the impact ambiguous
• Hunters who want more than 10x but do not want a 1.5 kg tripod-only binocular

Key Features

• Glass: ED Prime Glass with Schmidt-Pechan BaK-4 prisms and a dielectric prism coating — ED glass improves resolution and contrast at exactly the distances 12x is bought for
• Coatings: Fully multi-coated and Ultra Wideband Coated, with EXO Barrier repelling rain, dust, snow, oil and debris from the exterior lens surfaces
• Phase Coating: PC-3 Phase coating on the prisms
• Field of View: 290 ft at 1,000 yards (97 m at 1,000 m)
• Chassis: Magnesium alloy, 918 g — the same body as the 10x50, so a harness or case fits either
• Eyecups: Twist, detented and interchangeable — three sets supplied: low profile for spectacle wearers, a standard mid-height, and a winged design that blocks side light and wind
• Dioptre: Locking dioptre, so your setting stays where you put it
• Weather: IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging

Technical Specifications

What's Included

• Bushnell R7 12x50 binocular
• Three sets of interchangeable eyecups — low profile, standard mid-height and winged
• Vault LITE binocular harness
• Lens covers
• Comfort neck strap
• Cleaning cloth

UK Delivery & Support

Imported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold 12x steady?For short looks with your elbows braced or off a set of sticks, most people can. For sustained glassing, put it on a tripod — the R7 12x50 is tripod compatible, and the image at 12x rewards a steady mount more than a 10x does.

12x50 or 10x50?Same body, near enough the same weight. The 12x50 gives more detail at range with a 290 ft field and a 4.2 mm exit pupil; the 10x50 gives a wider 340 ft field and a brighter 5 mm exit pupil for dawn and dusk. Choose by whether your limiting factor is distance or light.

How does it compare with the R7 15x56?The 15x56 has more reach, larger objectives and a 235 ft field, but at 1,510 g it is a tripod binocular. The 12x50 at 918 g can still be worked hand-held or off sticks.

Will it survive British weather?It is IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen purged against internal fogging, and the exterior lens surfaces carry Bushnell's EXO Barrier coating, which repels rain, dust, snow, oil and debris.

What eye relief does it have?18 mm, and a low-profile eyecup set is supplied for spectacle wearers alongside the standard mid-height and winged sets.