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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2015, 07:07:38 AM »
Viper 10x50. Used them all year now and very pleased.  Super clear and durable.

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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« 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 :)
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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« 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  :chuckle:

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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« 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.

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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2015, 07:53:55 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...

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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2015, 07:56:34 PM »
Worked for me  :dunno:
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!

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Re: Broke down and did it, Vortex Viper HD's
« 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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