{"product_id":"leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-184761","title":"Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 Binoculars Shadow Gray – 184761","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLeupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 Binoculars\u003c\/b\u003e, part number \u003cb\u003e184761\u003c\/b\u003e, are a full-size open-bridge roof prism binocular in Shadow Gray delivering \u003cb\u003e10x magnification\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003cb\u003e42mm objectives\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003e6-degree field of view\u003c\/b\u003e — approximately 105 m at 1,000 m (314 ft at 1,000 yd) — and \u003cb\u003e17mm of eye relief\u003c\/b\u003e, the standard format for hill and woodland stalking at a carryable 709 g (25 oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elite Optical System pairs high-definition lenses with phase-coated roof prisms, fully multi-coated and protected by DiamondCoat 2 on the exterior surfaces plus the Guard-ion hydrophobic coating that sheds rain and fingerprints. The armour-coated rubber chassis is waterproof and fogproof, 145mm (5.7 in) long, focuses down to 2.8 m for detail in nearby cover, and carries a built-in 1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter; exit pupil is 4.2mm, interpupillary adjustment spans 56–74mm, and three interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 is the all-round choice in Leupold's Pro Guide HD line and the one most stalkers settle on. At 709 g it is light enough to carry on the hill all day, and the 42mm objectives keep the body compact without giving away much at last light. Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-184763\"\u003e12x50 Gen 2\u003c\/a\u003e if you glass long open ground and can steady the extra magnification; that model reaches further but narrows the field of view from 6 degrees to 4.9 and adds 122 g. If you want the range to the beast as well as the picture, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-range-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-185699\"\u003eBX-4 Range HD Gen 2 10x42\u003c\/a\u003e puts a laser rangefinder behind the same 10x42 format. Gen 2 differs from the earlier Pro Guide HD chiefly in its upgraded Elite Optical System and the three interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer stalking on open hill, where a 709 g binocular is carried for hours before it is used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland stalking and roe management, where 2.8 m close focus lets you pick detail out of nearby cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight fox and vermin spotting at dusk and dawn, when light transmission decides whether you identify the animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirding and general observation where a wide, flat 6-degree field matters more than raw magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass:\u003c\/b\u003e Elite Optical System — excellent dawn-to-dusk light transmission, elite-level glare reduction in harsh light, with high-definition lenses and phase-coated roof prisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully multi-coated lens system with DiamondCoat 2 on exterior surfaces for abrasion resistance, plus the Guard-ion hydrophobic coating that sheds rain and fingerprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEyecups:\u003c\/b\u003e Three interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups — winged, medium and low — so spectacle wearers and bare-eye users both get the full 17mm of eye relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Open-bridge roof prism design in an armour-coated rubber body, Shadow Gray finish, waterproof and fogproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth central focusing dial with a locking dioptre adjustment that will not creep in the rucksack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMount:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in 1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter for sustained glassing from a tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnification \/ Objective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e314 ft @ 1,000 yd (approx. 105 m @ 1,000 m) — 6 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExit Pupil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose Focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3 ft (approx. 2.8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterpupillary Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56–74mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 in (approx. 145mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 oz (approx. 709 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase-coated roof prism, open-bridge design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElite Optical System, high-definition lenses, fully multi-coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiamondCoat 2 exterior lens coating; Guard-ion hydrophobic coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing \/ Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArmour-coated rubber over open-bridge chassis, Shadow Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof and fogproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in 1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinocular; three interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups (winged, medium, low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU \/ MPN \/ UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184761 \/ 184761 \/ 030317039431\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 10x42 binocular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups — winged, medium and low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK Delivery \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported from the USA, duty paid by us, and dispatched tracked from the UK — nothing to pay on delivery — backed by UK-based support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this the right magnification for hill stalking?\u003c\/b\u003e10x42 is the standard hill-stalking format for good reason — it gives enough magnification to judge a beast at distance while keeping a 6-degree field of view that is quick to pick up moving deer, and it is steady enough to hold freehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work with spectacles?\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Eye relief is 17mm and the low Form-Fit eyecups are supplied specifically for spectacle wearers, so you see the full field without pressing the glass against your lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does it differ from the 12x50 Gen 2?\u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-184763\"\u003e12x50\u003c\/a\u003e has larger objectives and more reach but a narrower 4.9-degree field, 16mm of eye relief and a heavier 831 g body. The 10x42 is the better general-purpose and walking binocular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it be mounted on a tripod?\u003c\/b\u003eYes — a 1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter is built in, which is worth using for long sessions glassing a hillside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a rangefinder?\u003c\/b\u003eNo. For an integrated laser rangefinder in the same 10x42 format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-range-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-185699\"\u003eBX-4 Range HD Gen 2 10x42\u003c\/a\u003e or the flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-6-range-hd-4dof-10x42-binoculars-185190\"\u003eBX-6 Range HD 4DOF 10x42\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere can I see the rest of the range?\u003c\/b\u003eThe full Leupold line-up is on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leupold\"\u003eLeupold collection\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leupold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58544249995638,"sku":"184761","price":636.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0337\/3216\/5771\/files\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-184761-1.jpg?v=1787761393","url":"https:\/\/xtremetactical.co.uk\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-184761","provider":"Xtreme Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}