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do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« on: December 20, 2020, 10:09:26 AM »
looking at spotters  for range and hunting  looking for suggestions thanks

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2020, 10:50:10 AM »
What size objective?
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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2020, 11:26:42 AM »
60 or 85

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2020, 11:30:28 AM »
I'm interested in the responses you get, I'm in the market as well. Slightly lower budget. This is what I'm leaning towards at the moment.

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2020, 12:29:22 PM »
I have a vortex ss-p tripod I'd sell if anyone is interested.

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2020, 12:38:34 PM »
I’d look at a Vortex Razor Gen 1 85.

It’s big and heavy but it has the same glass as the Gen 2 and is still covered by vortex’s warranty. I’ve seen them from 6-900.

The functionality of a 85 is far superior to a 60-65 unless weight is a concern.
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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2020, 04:48:56 PM »
You could pick up a good used Leupold gold ring hd for that.

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2020, 04:54:20 PM »
 Save a couple hundred more and look for a used Swaro. :twocents:
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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2020, 05:37:16 PM »
Save a couple hundred more and look for a used Swaro. :twocents:

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2020, 05:53:42 PM »
1st gen Vortex Razor would be a good option

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2020, 09:01:59 PM »
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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2020, 09:13:21 PM »
Anyone who is a veteran or LE (IIRC) should check out Leupold's VIP pricing.  I estimate that it is about 30-40% off lowest retail and is a game changer on high dollar optics.

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #12 on: December 20, 2020, 09:51:05 PM »
Sportsmans Warehouse has the gen 1 Razor 20-60x85mm for $750. 65oz though. But for range and general non back country hunting you will be hard pressed to find something better for $750. And if for some reason it gets smashed they will ship you a new one.

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2020, 10:24:31 PM »
looking at spotters  for range and hunting  looking for suggestions thanks

Check the optics classifieds on rokslide. eBay has some decent deals as well.

Gen 2 razor 65mm spotter over on rokslide at the moment.

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/vortex-razor-ultra-hd-22-48x65-angled-spotting-scope-gen-2.197267/

Look for some used spotters it will get you into a better piece of glass...

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Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2020, 10:39:12 PM »
Scott Frick on here has a Razor for sale I believe
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