Hi afro boy,
Finding stuff in the sky isn't always easy. I've been doing this for more than 25 years, and somethings will always challenge.
A 6X30 finder is no doppie instrument. From a dark site it can reveal galaxies like M 83, the Sombrero and Centuraus A. No pissy thing.
I came up with a little device you too can make, that's helped me imeasurably, and takes alot of the guess work out. Here's the IIS link to it:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=53378
I routinely use it now, both from home and dark sites. So easy and cheap to make.
Binoculars also help to recie a spot and from home they are invaluble as they reveal stars otherwise washed out by light pollution.