Spotting scope questions....Vortex Optics Rocks!

[jackelope]

What vortex spotting scope are you guys using and what are they running for? I need to buy one.

Mine is just a Nomad. 20-60x60
I think around $300 or so.

[NRA4LIFE]

I bought the Viper for this season and so far I love it.  I found it new for $650 I think.

[Coasthunterjay]

I got the small razor HD from recommendation of vortex buddy. It's about $1000.

[Maverick]

I'm thinking I want a 20-80x?

[jackelope]

I'm thinking I want a 20-80x?

Not sure I've ever seen 80x. I've seen a 80mm objective lens. I haven't seen everything though either. I hardly ever use 60x....not sure when I'd ever need 80x. Maybe to look at something that is 5 miles away.

[Maverick]

Good point

[Holg3107]

Get a hold of Elknut1 on here. He's the HuntWa vortex guy and is extremely easy to work with. Also extremely knowledgeable and can help point you in the right direction of which scope will suit your hunting style and needs. His prices are competitive and your keeping your business with the HuntWa family. I just purchased a pair of Vortex Binos from him about 6 weeks ago. They were in my hands 3 days later.

Just a note on power. you are probably thinking of a 20-60x80 scope. One thing to think about is weight and size. If you are like me and put a lot of miles on the boots and weight is a factor then a full size 20-60 is really not worth it especially as Jack said you rarely use it at the higher powers. If you are looking at a scope to keep in your rig or you don't veer far from the road then weight isn't a factor and your options change. Like I said, talk with Elknut1 and he will help you out.

Holg3107

[jackelope]

A 20-60x spotter with an 80MM objective lense is enormous.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

For your tripod check out the sliks....they are super light, relatively cheap, and very functional.

[Coasthunterjay]

Yah I saw the silk. I like the carbon fiber I think more so than the aluminum. I'll try to find someone that has one spin can look at it.

Anyone shoot off there mounted spotting scopes(for a rest?)

[lastmk8]

Picked up the 10 X 42 Vortex Viper HD's before hunting season this year.  I couldn't be more happy, so bright and clear, adding time to both the morning and evening hunting times.  Been researching spotting scopes also, and I'm going to be going with the Razor HD in the mid size.  Gearing up for the Alaska Moose Float Hunt.  As for tripods, I haven't researched yet, but I sure like the looks of the vortex brands, Steven Rinella, aka the Meateater, seems to like them just fine,... yea, I'm sure he isn't paying for his though!!

[jackelope]

Anyone shoot off there mounted spotting scopes(for a rest?)

With a quick release head, I'm not sure I'd want to take the chance of damaging the scope.
 

[Slimdog350]

Picked up the 10 X 42 Vortex Viper HD's before hunting season this year.  I couldn't be more happy, so bright and clear, adding time to both the morning and evening hunting times.  Been researching spotting scopes also, and I'm going to be going with the Razor HD in the mid size.  Gearing up for the Alaska Moose Float Hunt.  As for tripods, I haven't researched yet, but I sure like the looks of the vortex brands, Steven Rinella, aka the Meateater, seems to like them just fine,... yea, I'm sure he isn't paying for his though!!
I've been looking at the viper hd 's in 10x50. I've heard they are pretty awesome and the warranty is great too. I get a discount through vortex too so now I just gotta sell my leupolds mojave's. 

[Coasthunterjay]

Yah the quick release head was a thought. I shoot a 270 so not an ungodly amount of kick...that's another reason why I want a lil heavier duty tripod. Could serve multi purpose if I could keep it short and shoot off it.

[jackelope]

Both the Vortex tripods have quick releases on them.