Bushnell Forge 15x56

• 15x56 configuration: The combination of 15x magnification and a 56 mm objective is built for long-distance glassing, giving more reach for scanning open country, hillside game, or distant targets while still maintaining useful image brightness.
• Porro prism design: The Porro prism layout helps deliver a broad, dimensional view that makes terrain features and animal movement easier to read, which is especially useful when judging distance and picking detail out of complex backgrounds.
• Magnesium housing: A magnesium body keeps this full-size binocular more field-friendly than heavier metal constructions, while still providing the rigidity needed for stable optical alignment during transport and regular outdoor use.
• IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen filled: The sealed, IPX-7-rated construction and nitrogen filling help the binocular stay dependable in rain, wet vegetation, and rapid temperature changes where internal fogging can otherwise interrupt observation.
• Tripod adaptable design: With tripod-mounting capability, the Forge 15x56 is better suited to prolonged observation sessions, reducing fatigue and helping the user take full advantage of its higher magnification for more precise spotting.

About the Bushnell Forge Series

Bushnell Forge binoculars sit in the brand’s upper sporting-optics range and are aimed at users who need more than a compact general-purpose glass. The series covers several configurations, including 10x30, 8x42, 10x42, and 15x56, giving it a spread that suits mobile hunting, general observation, and longer-range glassing. Across the line, the emphasis is on weather resistance, practical field durability, and image quality that remains useful in difficult outdoor conditions.

A defining part of the series is its combination of IPX7 waterproof construction and nitrogen purging, which helps the binoculars cope with rain, damp air, and temperature swings. The series also uses fully multi-coated exterior lenses with EXO Barrier protection, helping shed water, oil, dust, and debris so the view stays clearer with less maintenance in the field. Bushnell also positioned Forge as a more performance-focused family with ED Prime glass, intended to improve color fidelity and reduce distracting color fringing. In practice, the Forge line is built for users who want a robust hunting or observation binocular with stronger optical refinement and more serious all-weather capability than entry-level models.

About the Bushnell Forge 15x56

The Bushnell Forge 15x56 is the long-range specialist of the series. Its 15x magnification gives it the reach needed for scanning distant ridgelines, open fields, cutovers, or target areas where smaller binoculars begin to run out of detail. Paired with a 56.00 mm objective lens, it is designed to gather enough light for early and late observation while still keeping the image controlled at higher power. The 78.00 m/1000m field of view is naturally narrower than that of lower-power binoculars, but it remains practical for methodical glassing where detail recognition matters more than wide-area scanning speed.

The optical layout uses Porro prisms, which contribute to a spacious, well-separated image that many users appreciate when judging terrain and locating subtle movement. A generous 21.00 mm eye relief helps make the binocular more comfortable for eyeglass wearers, while the 3.73 mm exit pupil supports a view that remains usable in mixed light without making the instrument excessively bulky. Because 15x binoculars benefit from a steadier platform, Bushnell also made this model tripod adaptable, which is a practical advantage for long observation sessions and for extracting the finest detail at distance.

Mechanically, the binocular combines a magnesium housing with an open-bridge body, giving it a secure hold and a structure suited to regular field carry. The central focusing system keeps operation straightforward, and the right-eyepiece diopter allows the view to be tuned to the user’s eyes. With IPX-7 waterproofing, fogproof construction, and nitrogen filling, the Forge 15x56 is configured for hunting optics and observation use where weather resistance matters as much as magnification.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell, who began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California. Over time, the company developed into a broad sports-optics manufacturer with products for hunting, target shooting, birding, and nature observation. Its catalog has long covered the core field-optics categories, including binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras.

Within this market, Bushnell is known for combining practical outdoor design with proprietary optical features such as EXO Barrier, a lens coating developed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris. The brand’s lineup spans accessible general-use optics as well as more specialized families such as Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics, showing a strong presence across both sporting and tactical observation segments. That breadth is relevant to the Forge 15x56, which reflects Bushnell’s experience in building optics for users who need dependable field performance rather than a purely compact format.

Main Features

• Magnification: 15.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 56.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Field of view: 78.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 4.40 °
• Apparent field of view: 67.90 °
• Exit pupil: 3.73 mm
• Eye relief: 21.00 mm
• Close focus: 4.00 m
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Body type: Open bridge
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Filled with: Nitrogen
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Length: 222.00 mm
• Width: 216.00 mm
• Weight: 1455.00 g
• Interpupillary distance: 57.00 mm - 76.00 mm
• Color: Brown
• Made in: China

Warranty

Bushnell Forge 15x56 binoculars are covered by a 20 years warranty period.

In the Box

• Tripod adaptor
• Premium EVA foam case
• Premium harness
• Neckstrap
• Spudz lens cloth