Author Topic: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's (Read 8268 times)

7mmfan · « **on:** October 06, 2015, 08:34:46 PM »

I did it. I've had my eyes on them for a while, and finally bit the bullet. Going to try them out scouting this weekend. Looking for some other people that have them and like them to help me justify breaking the news to my wife!

Vortectoy · « **Reply #1 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:52:05 PM »

I've been thinking of doing the same thing. I have the diamondback 10x42. But want a little better. Not willing to pay the top dollar for Swarovski,Leica, or ziess. Also been looking at the razors but damn that's some money for me.

Wolfdog2314 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:58:14 PM »

Just used mine for a week in Wyoming. Love em'. 10x42.

Mark251 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 06, 2015, 08:59:20 PM »

Congratulations on the new glass 7mmfan

gallion_t · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2015, 09:21:23 AM »

Im jealous. I was about to pick up some of these a few weeks ago then the dog broke a tooth and so my fun money went to the vet instead.

7mmfan · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2015, 09:35:21 AM »

I've used Nikon Monarchs for a long time now, but the last 2 pairs had faulty eye pieces, and on fogged one me. They were replaced but I felt it was time for something new. I walked outside Cabelas yesterday evening in low light misty conditions with the Monarch 7's, whatever Cabelas brand comparable glass, and the Viper HD's. I immediately put the Monarch's down, they didn't have a chance. The Cabelas brand binos were surprisingly good, but the Viper's were that much clearer, crisper, and brighter. I'm going to enjoy using them I can tell already.

muleyslayer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2015, 09:38:46 AM »

I bought them in the spring. Great glass for the money.

Boot · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2015, 09:50:36 AM »

I am going on a my 3rd or 4th season with the Viper 10x42's and love them. Upgraded from the Monarchs as well.

b23 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2015, 10:31:01 AM »

I think you've got to spend quite a bit more to find a set of binos that's any better. IMO, they are a wise investment, congrats!

7mmfan · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:26:24 AM »

Luckily the Mrs. loves deer and elk, so I told her that they are an investment into my ability to find animals better and bring more meat home. She is on board

Now I have to perform!

JDHasty · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2015, 02:01:52 PM »

Great choice!

The binocular I use more than any other we own is a Vortex Viper 6x32. FWIW, we own Leica, Leupold, Swarro, and Nikon EDG & Monarch X binoculars. I am not going to say that they are in the same class as some of the others we own, they are not, but they are also not in the $2K price range either.

I use it for blacktail hunting when I am still hunting and want FOV plus DOF in a compact package. I use them for watching rodeo and sprint car racing for the same reason. They are just a great little all around binocular. They are not all that good for glassing for varmints or open country big game, they are not even a good pair of binoculars to have w/you in a stand right at dusk or dawn, but they are really a pretty darn good pair of binoculars and if they were 8x42 or 10x42 and had better low light performance they could make a great binocular for someone who only owns one pair.

The Viper binocular is my choice at that price point and certainly does not give up much to Razors or the Alpha binoculars from Swarro, Leica, Zeiss or Nikon.

powderbounder · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2015, 04:36:23 PM »

What size did you get? PB

7mmfan · « **Reply #12 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:14:50 AM »

I got the 10x42. Used them scouting last weekend and was very impressed with them. Much better than the Nikons I used before. No looking back.

Eli346 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:06:19 PM »

I've got the Cabela's Euro HD 10x42's and really like them. One of the eyecaps came loose a couple of years ago so I took them into Cabela's and walked out with a brand new pair of the same.

Dr. Death · « **Reply #14 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:09:45 PM »

Just got the Razor HD 10x50...cant wait to get them in the hills....cant beat that warranty either!

DIYARCHERYJUNKIE · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2015, 07:07:38 AM »

Viper 10x50. Used them all year now and very pleased. Super clear and durable.

7mmfan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 28, 2015, 10:14:42 AM »

So the binos have not helped me get a buck this year, but its not their fault

They did something yesterday that I didn't think was possible. I was hunting blacktail in some dark timber along a creek bottom. I noticed a lot of rubs in the creek bottom so I was taking my time glassing all the thick brush. From 40 yards away, down in the thick, I noticed a black beak and two beady little eyes. You guess it, I just glassed up a ruffed grouse. Him and a partner were standing in a thick patch of brush in a bunch of leaves and blended in perfectly, but the great glass helped me spot the distinguishing features and BAM! there they were. I'm sold

jm317 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:17:56 PM »

Got the 10x42 and love them so does the wife now she hoping santa clause will bring her a pair

Bango skank · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:49:41 PM »

Bought razors this year and im very glad i did!! Can see through them quite well to the end of legal light. This is one of 3 bulls i saw today. Put my binos on a random spot in a cut and instantly there he was haha. I really dont know how to take a phone pic through binos, but i tried.

HUNTaHOLIC5 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:53:55 PM »

Quote from: Bango skank on October 29, 2015, 07:49:41 PM

. Put my binos on a random spot in a cut and instantly there he was haha.

Are you telling me if I get these binos animals will magically appear in the field of view? On my way to the store...

Bango skank · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:56:34 PM »

Worked for me

Initially it happened at probably 800+ yards, moved a lot closer for the pic.
Same thing happened at another spot today, the second i put the binos up to my eyes had mule deer in em. I think they just may be magic!

DIYARCHERYJUNKIE · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2015, 07:26:12 AM »

That's the greatest when you have the critters appear in the glass. Builds my confidence every time. I caught a glimpse of a bobcat the other day and then ten minutes later he appeared in the vipers at 90 yards. Pretty cat through those 10x50's. Wife couldn't get a shot but oh well.

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