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Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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!!!

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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.

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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.

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2014, 02:03:58 PM »
Thanks for the responses! This will be paired with my Swaro 10x42 SLC's..

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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.

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2014, 09:43:03 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!!

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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..

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2014, 11:53:09 AM »
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. 

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2014, 12:00:15 PM »
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!  :tup:
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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2014, 12:20:08 PM »
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!  :tup:
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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!

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2014, 12:35:28 PM »
PM sent Gurr

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« 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!

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #12 on: October 29, 2014, 09:54:31 PM »
 :tup: I have the 85 and love it
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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2014, 05:36:06 PM »
:tup: I have the 85 and love it

Razor or viper?

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Re: Vortex Viper hd 65mm spotter
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2014, 07:34:04 PM »
Razor
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