Bushnell Forge 8x42

• 8x42 configuration: The 8x magnification is easy to hold steady for long glassing sessions, while the 42 mm objective lenses provide a useful balance of brightness, field use versatility, and manageable size.
• Wide field of view: With 140.00 m/1000m, this binocular helps track moving game, birds, and activity at the edge of the scene without constant repositioning.
• Long eye relief: The 19.00 mm eye relief makes the Bushnell Forge 8x42 more comfortable for eyeglass wearers and supports a full image with less strain during extended observation.
• Magnesium open-bridge body: The magnesium housing keeps weight under control while maintaining a solid feel, and the open-bridge design gives a secure one-handed grip in the field.
• IPX7 waterproof and nitrogen filled: This construction helps the binocular handle wet weather, temperature changes, and internal fogging, so it remains dependable for hunting and general outdoor use.

About the Bushnell Forge Series

The Bushnell Forge series sits in Bushnell’s upper sporting-optics range as a line built for hunters and demanding outdoor users who want a more refined binocular than entry-level field glass. The series is documented in configurations including 10x30, 8x42, 10x42, and 15x56, covering compact carry, general-purpose observation, and higher-magnification long-distance use. Across the range, Bushnell emphasizes practical field durability with IPX7 waterproofing and nitrogen-purged construction to resist internal fogging in changing weather.

Forge binoculars are also associated with ED Prime glass, a design approach intended to improve contrast, color fidelity, and detail recognition in difficult light. Bushnell pairs that with fully multi-coated exterior lenses and EXO Barrier protection, which helps shed water, oil, dust, and debris more easily during real use outdoors. The series is designed around a roof-prism format, giving it a streamlined shape that suits mobile hunting, birding, and general observation. On selected models, tripod-mounting capability adds flexibility for longer sessions, especially when steadier viewing is useful.

About the Bushnell Forge 8x42

The Bushnell Forge 8x42 is the general-purpose model in the series, combining 8x magnification with a 42.00 mm objective for a format that works well across hunting, bird watching, and everyday field observation. This magnification level is easier to stabilize than higher-power binoculars, which matters when scanning by hand from uneven ground, a treestand, or while moving through cover. At the same time, the 42 mm objective size supports a bright, usable image in the low-light periods when game and wildlife are often most active.

The binocular’s 140.00 m/1000m field of view gives it a broad image window that helps with locating subjects quickly and following movement across open ground or woodland edges. A 5.25 mm exit pupil contributes to relaxed viewing and makes eye placement less critical, while the 19.00 mm eye relief is especially helpful for users who wear glasses. The central focusing system keeps operation straightforward in changing viewing distances, and the right-eyepiece diopter adjustment allows the image to be tuned to the user’s eyesight.

Mechanically, the open-bridge magnesium body provides a secure grip without excessive bulk. The binocular is IPX-7 waterproof, fogproof, and nitrogen filled, so it is suited to rain, damp mornings, and temperature swings that can challenge lesser optics. Tripod adaptability adds another layer of versatility for prolonged observation from a fixed position.

About Bushnell

Bushnell was founded in 1948 by Dave Bushnell. He began selling optical products from a photographic shop in Pasadena, California, and the company grew into a well-known name in sports optics and outdoor equipment. Bushnell focuses on products for hunting, target shooting, birding, and nature observation, with a catalog that includes binoculars, riflescopes, red dot sights, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and trail cameras.

Within this category, Bushnell is especially known for combining practical field features with broad product coverage across different price levels and uses. One of its recognizable optical technologies is EXO Barrier, a lens coating developed to repel water, oil, dust, and debris, helping maintain a clearer view in poor conditions. Bushnell’s product families also include lines such as Legend, Prime, Elite Tactical, and AR Optics, reflecting the brand’s long involvement in both observation optics and shooting equipment.

Main Features

• Magnification: 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 42.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Field of view: 140.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 8.00 °
• Apparent field of view: 62.60 °
• Exit pupil: 5.25 mm
• Eye relief: 19.00 mm
• Close focus: 3.00 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: 170.00 mm
• Width: 120.00 mm
• Weight: 873.00 g
• Interpupillary distance: 55.00 mm - 73.00 mm
• Color: Brown
• Made in: China

Warranty

20 years. Bushnell states a 20-year warranty for this binocular, providing long-term support for normal use in the field.

In the Box

• Binocular
• Soft storage bag / microfiber cleaning cloth
• Binocular harness