Posted By: Big Fitz
Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 04:20 PM
I will be hunting Aoudad in October and could use recommendations on a good Spotting Scope. I don't want to spend over $900 as I will rarely use one. Thoughts?
Posted By: cmorsch
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 05:13 PM
I would look at the vortex Viper HD or the Razor HD 11-33.
Posted By: J.G.
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 05:36 PM
I would look at the vortex Viper HD or the Razor HD 11-33.
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There is also an online company that rents spotters and binocs.
Posted By: Cleric
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 08:25 PM
I am really thinking about getting a 11-33 but can't decided between the 11-33 razor or the 15-45 viper.
Razor is smaller, but viper is more magnification.
I think for hunting and spotting shots out to 500 i would be better served with the 11-33
Posted By: J.G.
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 09:38 PM
Lighter and better glass in the Razor. That's an easy pick. Beet glass trumps magnification, always. And being lighter makes it a better pick for lugging around.
I spot for students to 800 yards with my rifle scope at 20X. I'm not going to see bullet holes in paper, but I can call corrections with it. If you're talking 500 yards with 33X you're doing all the good.
Posted By: CalebtheLee
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/03/14 10:06 PM
Thanks for the input I'm looking to upgrade as well
Posted By: Cleric
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/04/14 01:20 AM
Lighter and better glass in the Razor. That's an easy pick. Beet glass trumps magnification, always. And being lighter makes it a better pick for lugging around.
I spot for students to 800 yards with my rifle scope at 20X. I'm not going to see bullet holes in paper, but I can call corrections with it. If you're talking 500 yards with 33X you're doing all the good.
thats what i was thinking...thanks
Posted By: Big Fitz
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/07/14 10:55 PM
I would look at the vortex Viper HD or the Razor HD 11-33.
Cmorsch, which model did you have on the Elk hunt last year? Viper HD?
Posted By: Big Fitz
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/08/14 03:18 AM
Thanks all for the input. I just bought a Leupold Gold Ring 12-40x60 spotting scope. More than I wanted to spend but do agree that quality of glass is paramount.
Posted By: cmorsch
Re: Recommendations on Good Spotting Scope? - 08/08/14 10:10 AM
I would look at the vortex Viper HD or the Razor HD 11-33.
Cmorsch, which model did you have on the Elk hunt last year? Viper HD?
I have the razor HD 16-48x65.