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timberghost72:
Between these two brands I am in the Leupold camp for rifle scopes and binoculars. I own both but I feel the leupolds are a better optic. I am now in the market to purchase a spotting scope and hopefully finding a good deal this upcoming holiday season. I wanted to ask and get some thoughts from those with experience with these two brands of spotting scopes. I wish I could afford top of the line but my budget is + /-  $1,500.00

So, what are your thoughts between these two comparisons?  I have not decided on power range but leaning towards 65 mm objective. Also I am looking at the straight spotter.

Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD 27-55x80mm vs Votex Razor HD 22-48x65mm (no 65mm option from Leupold)
And
Leupold SX-4 Guide Pro  vs Vortex Viper HD 15-45x65mm

I wear glasses and do have astigmatism if that makes any difference.

bman940:
   It's not on your list, but Riton Optics 5 Primal 15-45X60 is worth looking at. I picked one up a few months ago because my compact spotter (Nikon) fogged up. While I wouldn't call the Riton Spotter full-size, I wouldn't call it a compact spotter either. It comes with a very nice case, and the spotter is small enough to easily fit into a backpack or on a window mount for glassing from a truck. I was impressed with the low light capabilities and the edge-to-edge clarity. When I'm at the range it's easy to flip up on its side so that I can check out my POI without having to get up each time. There will no doubt be a black Fri. sale on this optic which will make the sub grand price tag even nicer. Riton has a great LE/Mil/First Responder program for those who qualify. Another great way to save some $.

huntandjeep:
Can't help you between the two brands . But at $1500 you can easily get a used Swarovski spotter.   :tup:

C-Money:
I know this name isn't a luxurious name. But, Alpen is pretty good! I am very happy with my Alpen 15-45x60. I got mine on sale at Sportsmen's a few years back. I've taken some decent pictures of some nice deer though it. It gave me front row seats to watch my son get a 4pt last year. Pretty sure my Alpen was less than $300. As far as Leupold & Vortex, I'd lean Leupold, but Vortex makes some great equipment as well. I don't think you can go wrong!

mburrows:

--- Quote from: huntandjeep on November 20, 2023, 04:55:38 PM ---Can't help you between the two brands . But at $1500 you can easily get a used Swarovski spotter.   :tup:

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 :yeah:Get a 65mm sts or ats used and you'll be happy

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