Vanguard 20-60x82mm Endeavor HD 82A - OR - Vortex Diamondback

[Wazukie]

As the title says?  Any one have experience with either one?  My price cap is $500 so please don't suggest something that cost more.  I know there is better options, but this poor missionary can't afford the "better" more costly options 

Thanks in advance.

[Antlershed]

I haven’t looked thru the Diamondback, but I have looked thru the 65mm Vanguard and was pretty impressed. Most of the stuff I have read on the Vanguard, guys put it up there more with the Viper, but that’s just me reading other people’s opinions.

[opdinkslayer]

Vanguard is head and shoulders better than the diamondback. I have the 65 version and it's very good for the money.

[couesbitten]

Yep, just sold my Vanguard 65, I'd say it's more on par with the Razor.  Here's a really good review on the Vanguard 65.

http://www.rokslide.com/vanguard-endeavor-hd-65s-spotting-scope-shocking-performance-value/