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Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« on: September 16, 2014, 03:47:55 PM »
I've narrowed down the spotting scopes I'm looking at buying to these two.  Has anyone have both and preferred one over the other?  Can both see a .30 cal hole in paper at 300 yds?  Thanks for all input.

I should also add it will primarily be for hunting but would like it to perform at the range as well.
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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2014, 04:06:59 PM »
I've narrowed down the scopes I'm looking at buying to these two.  Has anyone have both and preferred one over the other?  Can both see a .30 cal hole in paper at 300 yds?  Thanks for all input.

I've never tried, but I doubt you'll see a .30 cal hole at 300 yards with either one. Maybe with the bigger one if it's cold enough out that the heat waves won't mess with you. I could be way off there.
I have a 15-30 and a 20-60 spotter and I use the bigger one mucccchhhhh more often than the little one.
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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2014, 08:55:03 PM »
like jackalope said, depending on paper color and contrast it is tough to see 30 cal holes at 300 yards. I have the viper hd 15-45 and can almost always see 30 cal holes at 220 on gray or white paper but darker is impossible.
I feel the viper is a pretty dang good spotter for the cost.
I have no experience with the razor however.

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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2014, 11:00:05 AM »
After talking with Elknut1 I went with the Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50.  Thanks for the input!

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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2014, 02:50:33 PM »
I bought the same spotter from Paul earlier this year and love it. It's light, compact, and super clear. Does everything I need it for while backpack hunting for 6-7 day trips!

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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2014, 03:13:48 PM »
Glad to hear you like it.  Which tripod are you using?

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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2014, 03:36:44 PM »
Great choice....I have the 20-60 and love it
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Re: Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 VS. Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2014, 05:54:53 PM »
I use the Vortex Summit SS, also got it from Paul

 


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