Author Topic: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter (Read 5860 times)

GurrCentral · « **on:** October 07, 2014, 01:39:20 PM »

Any experience with this glass? Thoughts? I know there are lighter options/sizes for backpacking, but that is not all the hunting that I do, i can afford to have this size scope in my pack.. For the price point I am leaning toward this as a viable option for an all around spotter. Thanks!!!

Bean Counter · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2014, 01:49:14 PM »

FWIW I've looked through Vortex Viper binoculars and I wasn't impressed. IDK how the same model spotter compares to the binocular.

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2014, 01:52:37 PM »

Great glass for the money. I think you won't be disappointed. And I use zeiss, swarovski, and use a Nikon ed50.

GurrCentral · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2014, 02:03:58 PM »

Thanks for the responses! This will be paired with my Swaro 10x42 SLC's..

GameHunter1959 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:35:14 PM »

Bought it last year. Hate the focus. Image quality is good. It was worth the money compared to other high end manufacturers pricing.

GurrCentral · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2014, 09:43:03 PM »

Quote from: GameHunter1959 on October 07, 2014, 09:35:14 PM

Bought it last year. Hate the focus. Image quality is good. It was worth the money compared to other high end manufacturers pricing.

Can you expand on this (the focus)? Both the Viper and Razor spotters have the dual focus knobs. Thanks!!

GurrCentral · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:19:17 AM »

The more I ask around the more i'm actually leaning towards the Razor. I guess buy/cry once and not always want something else? hmmm, need to make a decision before my deer hunt..

b23 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:53:09 AM »

Quote from: Wanttohuntmore on October 07, 2014, 01:52:37 PM

Nikon ed50.

That little Nikon ed50 is one impressive little spotter. I've always been impressed with its glass quality. If anyone is ever looking for a small, easily packable spotter with great glass quality, that little ed50 would be my first recommendation.

deerslyr · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2014, 12:00:15 PM »

Quote from: GurrCentral on October 13, 2014, 11:19:17 AM

The more I ask around the more i'm actually leaning towards the Razor. I guess buy/cry once and not always want something else? hmmm, need to make a decision before my deer hunt..

We can rent you out a razor and if you think its worth the extra money we'll credit your rental towards a new spotter. If you don't like it and think you want a viper we can work out a deal to credit your rental fee towards a viper as well
Let me know if we can help you out and good luck on your hunt!

Jon
www.beartoothoutfitting.com
406-647-7979
beartoothoutfitting@gmail.com

GurrCentral · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2014, 12:20:08 PM »

Quote from: deerslyr on October 13, 2014, 12:00:15 PM

Quote from: GurrCentral on October 13, 2014, 11:19:17 AM
The more I ask around the more i'm actually leaning towards the Razor. I guess buy/cry once and not always want something else? hmmm, need to make a decision before my deer hunt..

We can rent you out a razor and if you think its worth the extra money we'll credit your rental towards a new spotter. If you don't like it and think you want a viper we can work out a deal to credit your rental fee towards a viper as well
Let me know if we can help you out and good luck on your hunt!
Jon
www.beartoothoutfitting.com
406-647-7979
beartoothoutfitting@gmail.com

Thank you for the response! What are your thoughts on the two? Differences? Preference? Feel free to pm me if you would like. I will be pairing this spotter with Swaro 10x42 slc's. Thanks again!

deerslyr · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2014, 12:35:28 PM »

PM sent Gurr

GurrCentral · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2014, 11:00:05 PM »

Thank you all for the replies and advice.... I ended up going with the Razor 65mm. Sat with it the last hour of light yesterday and am very happy so far! Can't wait till my late hunt to put it to good use!

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2014, 09:54:31 PM »

I have the 85 and love it

GurrCentral · « **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2014, 05:36:06 PM »

Quote from: deerhunter_98520 on October 29, 2014, 09:54:31 PM

I have the 85 and love it

Razor or viper?

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2014, 07:34:04 PM »

Razor

Crunchy · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2014, 07:38:17 PM »

The Viper line is average at best. It cracks me up when they call it the VIPER HD. I assume the HD is high definition but it aint. If Vortex is your brand of choice save a few more duckies and get the Razor.

Cap.Silver · « **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2014, 07:48:39 PM »

HD - high density . Sorry it has nothing to do with TV

GurrCentral · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2014, 08:00:04 PM »

Quote from: Crunchy on November 02, 2014, 07:38:17 PM

The Viper line is average at best. It cracks me up when they call it the VIPER HD. I assume the HD is high definition but it aint. If Vortex is your brand of choice save a few more duckies and get the Razor.

I ended up going with the Razor HD in 65mm. very happy with it so far!

Crunchy · « **Reply #18 on:** November 02, 2014, 08:04:08 PM »

Quote from: GurrCentral on November 02, 2014, 08:00:04 PM

Quote from: Crunchy on November 02, 2014, 07:38:17 PM
The Viper line is average at best. It cracks me up when they call it the VIPER HD. I assume the HD is high definition but it aint. If Vortex is your brand of choice save a few more duckies and get the Razor.
Good choice
I ended up going with the Razor HD in 65mm. very happy with it so far!

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