Bushnell Forge 10x42

• ED Prime glass: improves color fidelity, contrast, and fine detail, which helps when picking out animals, plumage, or terrain features in difficult light.
• EXO Barrier lens protection: sheds water, oil, dust, and debris from the outer lens surfaces, so the view stays clearer in rain, mist, and everyday field use.
• PC3 phase and dielectric-coated BaK-4 roof prisms: support bright, high-contrast images with efficient light transmission, giving the 10x42 format better low-light usefulness.
• Open-bridge magnesium body: keeps the binocular strong without unnecessary bulk and gives a secure one-handed hold when moving through rough ground.
• IPX7 waterproof construction: allows confident use in wet weather and around water, while the gas-purged housing helps prevent internal fogging during temperature changes.

About the Bushnell Forge Series

The Bushnell Forge series sits in the brand’s upper sporting-optics range and is built for users who want a more refined binocular for hunting, birding, and general field observation. The documented Forge line includes 10x30, 8x42, 10x42, and 15x56 models, giving the series a spread from compact carry to more specialized long-distance glassing. Across the range, Bushnell paired ED Prime glass with fully multi-coated exterior lenses and EXO Barrier protection to improve clarity while making the optics easier to keep clean in poor weather.

The series is also designed around practical field durability. Forge binoculars are described as IPX7-rated and nitrogen-purged for fog resistance, so they are intended for regular outdoor use rather than occasional fair-weather viewing. In the full-size models, tripod-mounting capability adds flexibility for long sessions behind the glass. The Forge concept combines strong low-light performance, weather resistance, and a more technical optical package in a format that remains suitable for mobile use in the field.

About the Bushnell Forge 10x42

The Bushnell Forge 10x42 is the balanced, all-round model in the series, combining 10x magnification with a 42 mm objective lens for the kind of reach and brightness that suits hunting optics, bird watching, and general long-distance observation. This format gives enough magnification to judge detail at distance without becoming as specialized or demanding as higher-power binoculars. Its 113.00 m/1000m field of view keeps scanning practical, while the 4.20 mm exit pupil supports a bright, easy view in changing light.

What sets this model apart is the way Bushnell combines optical performance with field handling. ED Prime glass, PC3 phase coating, dielectric prism coating, and Ultrawide Band anti-reflective coatings work together to improve contrast, color accuracy, and low-light image quality. Bushnell also specifies 92 light transmission, which helps the binocular stay useful at dawn, dusk, and under woodland cover. The 18.00 mm eye relief is especially helpful for eyeglass wearers, and the central focusing system keeps adjustments quick when subjects move between distances.

The body is built for hard outdoor use. A magnesium housing keeps weight under control while maintaining rigidity, and the open-bridge design gives a secure grip with gloves or one hand. With IPX-7 waterproofing, fogproof construction, tripod adaptability, and a locking diopter on the right eyepiece, the Forge 10x42 is configured for extended field use where weather, terrain, and long observation sessions matter as much as raw optical sharpness.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell, who began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California. The company built its name around practical sports optics and outdoor equipment, with a product range that includes binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras. That broad catalog reflects Bushnell’s long focus on hunting, target shooting, birding, and general nature observation.

Within this category, Bushnell is especially known for combining field-oriented design with recognizable proprietary features such as EXO Barrier, a protective lens coating made to repel water, oil, dust, and debris. Its binocular lineup spans accessible models through more advanced series, including Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics in the wider Bushnell portfolio. Bushnell’s reputation in sporting optics comes from offering durable, application-focused products that emphasize usable performance in real outdoor conditions.

Main Features

• Magnification: 10.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Roof
• Lens coatings: Fully Multicoated
• Field of view: 113.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (degrees): 6.50 °
• Exit pupil: 4.20 mm
• Eye relief: 18.00 mm
• Close focus: 3.00 m
• Light transmission: 92
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter adjustment: Right eye-piece
• Body type: Open bridge
• Housing material: Magnesium
• Gas filling: Nitrogen
• Waterproof rating: IPX-7
• Fogproof: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Length: 170.00 mm
• Weight: 860.00 g

Warranty

20 years. Bushnell specifies a 20-year warranty for this binocular, providing long-term coverage for the product within the stated warranty period.

In the Box

• Binocular harness