Forums46
Topics537,926
Posts9,730,763
Members87,051
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
#7639692
10/23/19 12:25 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 227
wsjaxIV
OP
Woodsman
|
OP
Woodsman
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 227 |
I'm looking at these binoculars as an upgrade to what I am currently using. I currently use Leupold Mojave 10x42 that I like a lot but I'm no longer hunting in the Piney Woods and need to see further more frequently. I have heard good things about Vortex products but I'm hoping someone has used this particular model. Thanks!
"The world is littered with the bodies of people that tried to stick it to ole J.R."
J.R. Ewing, 1981
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7639696
10/23/19 12:33 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,564
patriot07
Extreme Tracker
|
Extreme Tracker
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 4,564 |
Unless you're going to tripod mount the binos, I'd consider a spotting scope. 15x is really hard to hand hold.
I've never used the model you're specifically asking about, but I will say that generally, higher power optics are less forgiving of manufacturing imperfects, and going with lower-cost, higher-power optics can sometimes be a recipe for mediocre or poor optical performance. Maybe Vortex did fine on these, but I've kind of gotten away from buying anything sub-Razor in the vortex lineup.
For what you're going, the spotting scope that I have (Razor 11-33) is really a nice, compact, lightweight, high-performing package for not a ton of money. Just a thought. (mine is not for sale)
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7655160
11/07/19 07:06 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,634
MacDaddy21
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,634 |
I'm running the Vulture 15x56 on a Promaster XM525C tripod, going on a mule deer hunt this weekend and will report back. So far only used them at the range, but they are pretty solid for the money. I got mine "used" on eBay but in NIB condition for $370. I could see 6.5mm bullet holes at 300 yds and impacts on steel out to 1050 with ease. So far I'm pretty pleased.
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: MacDaddy21]
#7655557
11/08/19 02:09 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 227
wsjaxIV
OP
Woodsman
|
OP
Woodsman
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 227 |
Thanks! That is encouraging. I'm still looking at them - just haven't made up my mind about them yet. Happy to hear your feedback.
"The world is littered with the bodies of people that tried to stick it to ole J.R."
J.R. Ewing, 1981
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7659337
11/12/19 12:06 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,652
Pitchfork Predator
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 19,652 |
I would stay away from 15 power for carry binos. 10 is plenty IF you have good to great glass to look through.
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: Pitchfork Predator]
#7659353
11/12/19 12:39 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,171
J.G.
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,171 |
I would stay away from 15 power for carry binos. 10 is plenty IF you have good to great glass to look through. ^^Exactly this We took my 10X Leica binocs and my 20-60X spotting scope to Brewster county, mule deer hunting the mountains and canyons. The 10X bincos got used 90% of the time.
800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available
|
|
|
Re: Would like feedback on Vortex Vulture 15x56 binoculars
[Re: wsjaxIV]
#7659441
11/12/19 02:23 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,986
gr8fuldoug
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,986 |
You will greatly improve the glassing ability of any binocular by tripod mounting them.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|