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In answer to your query, in regard to objects being easier to find using a telescope, the short answer is yes and no.
Yes in the sense that compared to the binoculars, the 12" scope will show faint objects as much brighter, and hence easier to see. No in the sense that the field of view will usually be much smaller.
This is were a little technique comes in. I often scan the area near where I am trying to find an object in the binos to familiarise myself with the field and make sure the briht stars are where they should be in relation to the chart I am using. Then switch to the telrad to lcate a bright star as my starting point the use the finder to star hop to close to the object. Only then do I switch to the main scope using the widest EP I can. I use the 32mm that came with my scope to hone in on the object then up the power.
Keep using the binos as they are a great way to learn the sky. Try focusing on the brightest objects. Say M6 and M7 in Scorpius, 47 Tuc are 3 obvious ones at the moment.
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