Spotting Scope recomendations

[Enslow]

The glass that i am kind of disappointed in is my new vx6 2-12x42.

 

[Fox Island Outfitter]

I bought a Brunton spotter last year and I've been very happy with it. Got it off camofire for a darn good price.

 

[5575]

Yes shop around, you can buy a used older Swaro 80 mm HD that looks like new for around 1250 "Silver model" I bought my newer Swaro 80 mm HD "green one" with the $250 swaro cover for $1850. HD isn't everything, helps with digiscoping a little is about it.
One thing with German glass if you buy it used, 5-10 years from now you can usually get what you bought it for or make money. I've done it several times.

 

[Enslow]

On my swaro binos and spotter the HD is a huge difference from non HD imo.

 

[Mr Nice]

If you're happy with vortex, then by all means recommend it but I'm not jumping on that bandwagon. During the day you may not notice a difference but when it is dusk and dawn I'll stick with my preference of high end glass. Majority of the big deer that I've watched are in the worst light and I want my clarity. Buddy of mine purchased a zen Ray and I'm not impressed at all. We are entitled to our opinions.

Enslow, I'm curious what you don't like about your VX6. I've been very pleased with mine.

 

[Enslow]

Well i was hoping it would compare to my z3 glass. Not even close but it is still a good scope.

 

[Kurtr]

The glass that i am kind of disappointed in is my new vx6 2-12x42.

Ya it seams alot of.people are saying the same thing and the tracking.tests have been less than expected.

 

[tman]

You get what you pay for is especially true in the optics world

 

[ItemB]

Make sure to shop around. I got the 65mm razor HD with black case for $900 . Coulda got the 85mm HD for 1200 I believe

Can I ask where? Cheapest I have been able to find is 1350 for the 85mm razor don't know if that's the route I am going go yet or not still keep my eyes open for a used one.

 

[Kurtr]

Can I ask where? Cheapest I have been able to find is 1350 for the 85mm razor don't know if that's the route I am going go yet or not still keep my eyes open for a used one.

call and talk with the vendors they have MAP pricing where they cant advertise for less than what is set for them to sell at but by talking to them you can work a better deal alot of times

 

[Norske]

www.betterviewdesired.com is a birdwatchers website with really good reviews of optics. Look them up and spend at least a whole evening reading the articles. No one does it as well.

 

[Account Deleted]

I am very happy with the Vortex Viper HD I bought. I realize there is better glass out there but it suits my needs for what I do. Bought the "floor model" from Camera Land NY for $479 if I remember right. Hard to beat that deal for a great mid-range quality piece of glass.

 

[5575]

Floor model deals from Cameraland are hard to beat. Have bought many of them from Doug.

 

[Kurtr]

Floor model deals from Cameraland are hard to beat. Have bought many of them from Doug.

yep he is a hell of a nice guy to deal with

 

[Enslow]

This is going to be hard to believe but i got a pair of swarovision el 8.5x42 new in box for 999 at cabelas bargain cave.

 

[5575]

This is going to be hard to believe but i got a pair of swarovision el 8.5x42 new in box for 999 at cabelas bargain cave.

Now thats a sweet deal.

 

[Flinger]

It was cameralandny. I got it from Doug, floor model. Great service great deals great guy. They get most my business in that area

 

[sweeney]

So anything change in the last year, I'm leaning towards a razor 11-33x50 or viper 15-45x65 I'm looking to stay around 600ish to grand anything you guys want to add to the previous posts

 

[5575]

Unless your hunting sheep, bigger is better when it comes to spotters.

 

[Kurtr]

So anything change in the last year, I'm leaning towards a razor 11-33x50 or viper 15-45x65 I'm looking to stay around 600ish to grand anything you guys want to add to the previous posts

Redesigned razors just came out so you can get the big 85 for good price. I think the 65 can be had for a real good price.