Which vortex

[Maverick]

So I've narrowed it down to these two spotting scopes but not sure which to go with. Weight isn't a huge issue but the info they show for comparison I don't really understand. Which would you go with and why?

http://www.vortexoptics.com/compare

[scout/sniper]

Link states:

"Nothing to compare. Please select a product to compare."

Which 2 are you thinking about?

[Maverick]

Diamondback 20-60x80 or Diamondback 20-60x60

[buglebuster]

What on earth do you need the 80 for lol

[jackelope]

60. 80 is too big to carry all over the woods. Even the 60 is big but I wouldn't go any bigger. Takes up too much room. Weight aside.

[Smossy]

Get this one, Everything you should ever need unless your a long range shooter.

Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Angled Body Spotting Scope -$649.99

The price is very right 

[Maverick]

I'm wanting one that I glass deer and elk from way out. Don't know all that much about optics. What would be the viewing difference between the two? There's about a pound difference between the two.

[Smossy]

I'm wanting one that I glass deer and elk from way out. Don't know all that much about optics. What would be the viewing difference between the two? There's about a pound difference between the two.

First two numbers are its focusing range 20-60 then the third nummber is the size of the lens on the end. Bigger the lense the more you see but becomes overly bulky sometimes. So 20-60x80 is its focusable from 20x to 60x zoom and its got a large 80mm lense.

[Karl Blanchard]

Its a personal preference.  I prefer a 60x, 80mm spotter.  Is it big and heavy? YES!  Is it worth the weight to me? YES!  Its worth it when you can count points and see eyeguards, growth rings, etc rather than only being able to see frame size or horn presents.  What are your specific uses?

[buglebuster]

what are your specific uses?

Probably just spying through the neighbors bathroom window

[Karl Blanchard]

what are your specific uses?

Probably just spying through the neighbors bathroom window

Then there is no debate here! 60x 80mm is the only option!

[jackelope]

That 80mm objective lense will help to gather more light. It will help at first and last light and glassing into the dark timber.

[jackelope]

I've got one of these little fellas. They work well too.

[BULLBLASTER]

Get this one, Everything you should ever need unless your a long range shooter.

Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65 Angled Body Spotting Scope -$649.99

The price is very right 

thats the scope I have. It has served me very well hunting and shooting. Can spot rifle shots at 1000 +  yards. Great spotter for me. Soul have loved the razor hd but out of my pay grade.

[Karl Blanchard]

Hit up elknut, he can answer any question you have and give you a good price on your scope.  Also, watch ebay.  Gr8fulDoug (cameralandny.com) sells all his customer returns and demo models for super cheep.  I picked my spotter up last year for a steal.  It was a customer return.  The guy didn't like the straight lens so he sent it back.  Completely 100% new condition, box, all paperwork intact.

[Maverick]

Sounds like the 80mm would better suite me then because a lot of the glassing I do for in the off season is at first and last light. I'd like to pack it around for shed season but I think I can do that with the 80mm to though. Little bit more wight but I think will be worth. I want a straight not an angled.

[Karl Blanchard]

Just noticed you are looking at the Diamondback line.  I would def go with the 80mm in that line.  It will buy you a lot more in that line.

[Karl Blanchard]

Just an FYI but Cameraland has the Vortex Viper non HD discounted to $499 which is the same price as the Diamondback but a little better class of glass.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper20-60x80

[buglebuster]

Not to sound like an idiot but what is the difference in hd and non hd

[BULLBLASTER]

Not to sound like an idiot but what is the difference in hd and non hd

someone else will know more than I but I think it is high density glass or high density coatings on the glass.
I think it means more clarity and color contrast... and more $. 

[Elknut1]

Yes, the 80mm will entertain much more light over the 60mm. The 80mm weighs in at 2lb 15oz. It is bigger & a little heavier but it will do better during all lower light conditions. The DiamondBack 60mm & 80mm are non HD models, the 80 runs aprox 450.00 -  The photo is of the 80mm.

  HD glass is recommended if hunters plan on doing much digiscoping, this is because you have a clearer & more colorful picture just as your TV is much better with HD than non HD! Colors & clarity will "pop" much nicer!

  ElkNut1