{"product_id":"leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-184763","title":"Leupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 12x50 Binoculars Shadow Gray – 184763","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLeupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 12x50 Binoculars\u003c\/b\u003e, part number \u003cb\u003e184763\u003c\/b\u003e, are the long-look model in the Pro Guide HD Gen 2 line, giving \u003cb\u003e12x magnification\u003c\/b\u003e on \u003cb\u003e50mm objectives\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003e4.9-degree field of view\u003c\/b\u003e — approximately 86 m at 1,000 m (257 ft at 1,000 yd) — and a 4.2mm exit pupil, for judging a beast across open hill ground before committing to the stalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-definition lenses and phase-coated roof prisms sit behind a fully multi-coated lens system, with DiamondCoat 2 on the exterior surfaces and the Guard-ion hydrophobic coating shedding rain and fingerprints. The rubber-armoured open-bridge chassis in Shadow Gray is waterproof and fogproof, 173mm (6.8 in) long and 831 g (29.3 oz), with 16mm of eye relief, three interchangeable Form-Fit eyecups, a locking dioptre, close focus at approximately 3 m and a 1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter port — worth using at this magnification.\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 12x50 is the long-look member of the Pro Guide HD line. The 50mm objectives and 12x magnification are for glassing distant hillsides and open ground, where you need to judge a beast before committing to the stalk. The trade is real and worth understanding: field of view narrows to 4.9 degrees against the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-184761\"\u003e10x42 Gen 2\u003c\/a\u003e's 6 degrees, eye relief drops from 17mm to 16mm, and weight rises from 709 g to 831 g. Most people are steadier with 12x off a tripod or sticks. If you want the same reach with a laser rangefinder built in, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-range-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-185700\"\u003eBX-4 Range HD Gen 2 12x50\u003c\/a\u003e is the direct equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-hill stalking where beasts are assessed at long distance before the approach begins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlassing from a fixed vantage point over a tripod, when a wide field matters less than resolving detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight fox and vermin spotting over large fields, where the 50mm objectives gather more light at last light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirding and general observation at range — raptors, wildfowl and distant hill ground\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 High-definition lenses providing clarity, colour and image resolution, with phase-coated roof prisms and a fully multi-coated lens system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoatings:\u003c\/b\u003e DiamondCoat 2 on exterior lens 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 — with twist-up adjustment over 16mm of eye relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHousing:\u003c\/b\u003e Open-bridge roof prism design in an easy-grip rubber armour, Shadow Gray finish, waterproof and fogproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFocus:\u003c\/b\u003e Central focusing dial with a locking dioptre adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMount:\u003c\/b\u003e Tripod-ready via the 1\/4-20 rotatable adapter port — recommended at this magnification\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\u003e12x50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e257 ft @ 1,000 yd (approx. 86 m @ 1,000 m) — 4.9 degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm\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\u003e10 ft (approx. 3 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\u003e6.8 in (approx. 173mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29.3 oz (approx. 831 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\u003eHigh-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\u003eRubber-armoured 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\u003e1\/4-20 rotatable tripod adapter port\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\u003e184763 \/ 184763 \/ 030317039394\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 12x50 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 12x too much to hold freehand?\u003c\/b\u003eMost people can hold 12x for short looks but not for sustained glassing. Over sticks, a rucksack or a tripod the extra magnification pays; walked-up and offhand, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-10x42-binoculars-184761\"\u003e10x42 Gen 2\u003c\/a\u003e is the easier binocular to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo the 50mm objectives help at last light?\u003c\/b\u003eThe exit pupil is 4.2mm, the same as the 10x42, so the larger objectives are offsetting the higher magnification rather than adding brightness. What they do buy is resolution at distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work with spectacles?\u003c\/b\u003eYes. Eye relief is 16mm and the low Form-Fit eyecups are supplied for spectacle wearers, though the 10x42's 17mm is slightly more forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow close will it focus?\u003c\/b\u003eApproximately 3 metres, so it is usable for close observation as well as long-range glassing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs there a rangefinding version?\u003c\/b\u003eYes — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leupold-bx-4-range-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-185700\"\u003eBX-4 Range HD Gen 2 12x50\u003c\/a\u003e adds a TBR\/W laser rangefinder in the same magnification and objective.\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":58544252354934,"sku":"184763","price":816.99,"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-2-12x50-binoculars-184763-1.jpg?v=1787761393","url":"https:\/\/xtremetactical.co.uk\/products\/leupold-bx-4-pro-guide-hd-gen-2-12x50-binoculars-184763","provider":"Xtreme Tactical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}