How good would these be to use to spot small things around 1000+ yards??

The question as written would be very difficult for me to answer. I don't have a good feel for what 1000 yards (more than 1/2 mile) looks like. Small is relative: compared to a car, a car window is small, compared to a bird, a birds eye is small. The thing that would not change is that you would need some kind of sturdy support. These are large, heavy binoculars and hand holding them will just cause you frustration.

Are the actual dimensions of these 25-125/80 Skymasters 18" x 12" x 8"? I want to find a good protective carry case for them beforecI buy them.

No, those are not the actual dimensions of the 25-125 x 80 Celestron Skymaster binoculars, Model 71020. I own this pair.The Celestron product box it comes in is 16 1/8" tall by 10 7/8" wide by 7" deep.This product box also comes inside a Celestron shipping box that is 17 1/2" tall by 11 7/8" wide by 7 3/4" deep. This is likely the dimensions you have quoted.The exact manner in which these binoculars are stowed will determine the internal dimensions required in a hard case.As this set has a integral tripod mounting system (which can twist, or have its securing knob removed), along with the fact that the binoculars can 'fold' slightly for pupilary distance adjustment, the dimensions are actually variable for storage.The EXACT dimensions are -Height A: 13.500 inches (13 1/2" or 342.900 mm) with no caps in place, and eye relief down.Height B: 13.750 inches (13 3/4" or 349.250 mm) with all caps in place.Width A: 8.5625 inches (8 9/16" or 217.487 mm) when 'folded' (eye protection caps do not fit properly when binoculars are 'folded')Width B: 9.125 inches (9 1/8" or 231.775 mm) when 'unfolded'.Depth A: 4.000 inches (4" or 101.600 mm) when 'folded' and the tripod retention knob is removed.Depth B: 4.4375 inches (4 7/16" or 112.7125 mm) when 'unfolded' and the tripod retention knob is removed.Depth C: 4.750 inches (4 3/4" or 120.650 mm) when 'unfolded' and the tripod retention knob is left in place.So according to my EXACT measurements -The very smallest interior dimensions of a hard case would be by using Height A, Width A, and Depth A, which amounts to:13.5 inches by 8.5625 inches by 4 inches (462.375 cubic inches).The very largest interior dimensions of a hard case would be by using Height B, Width B, and Depth C, which amounts to:13.75 inches by 9.125 inches by 4.75 inches (595.976562 cubic inches)...So it all depends on how you configure the binoculars for storage that will determine what size hard case to acquire. Personally, I'd go with the larger case, so the protection caps can be used.If you concur, you might check into the Pelican "1485 Air" case w/ foam (about $161), or the Pelican "1450 Protector" case w/ foam (about $94), but these can be expensive.You might just take the 2 very same closed-cell foam inserts that come in the box and use them inside a hinged (2" down from the most expansive face) wood box you create for yourself with the interior dimensions of 15.5" by 10.5" by 6.5".Good luck, and let me know if you need any further information.

Is it Normal to kinda see a double image at full 125x magnification?

Yes, I really liked them at minimum magnification. I couldn't see well at the 125. It was double image and smaller and somewhat blurry. I was disappointed. I wanted something like you would see on an observatory. Like the space needle or a scenic view scope. I wanted to watch cruise ships in the distance but it wasn't really satisfied because I couldn't really see the people it was too small and uneven.

Exit-Pupil Diameter	4.7 Millimeters
Coating	Multi-Coated
Water Resistance Level	Waterproof
Focus Type	Center Focus
Field of View	111 Feet
Zoom Ratio	15 multiplier x
Mounting Type	Tripod Mount
Eye Relief	20.3 Millimeters
Prism Type	Porro Prism
Special Feature	Long Eye Relief
Objective Lens Diameter	70 Millimeters
Magnification Maximum	35
Specific Uses For Product	Star Gazing
Item Weight	1503 Grams
Size Map	Full Size
Material Type	Magnesium
Color	Black

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