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Title: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: ShedHead20 on February 23, 2013, 12:54:09 PM

I've pretty much have decided to go with the Viper HD's but I am having trouble deciding on the 10x42’s or the 10x50’s. I do most of my hunting in units 162 and 163 and shed hunt the Blues. As a bow hunter, and can’t decide which ones to go with the smaller or larger ones. But, I need the larger ones for shed hunting. Maybe someone who has one of these models could give me some recommendations. Thanks for the help!

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: Roperfive88 on February 23, 2013, 12:59:52 PM

I hunt in 162 and have the 10x42. They work great for me. Just depends on the type of hunting you do. I like the 42 less weight for lots of hiking.

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: scottfrick on February 23, 2013, 01:02:43 PM

Send elknut1 a reply. I just dealt with him recently and hes great to work with. He definitely knows his stuff when it comes to vortex :twocents:

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: ShedHead20 on February 23, 2013, 01:06:56 PM

Thanks Roperfive! In the blues, its all spot and stalk and sitting at the ponds and wallows in the evening, same thing in 163, so I pretty much do it all. I need a pair of binos to cover it all.

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: NWBREW on February 23, 2013, 01:09:59 PM

I have a pair of Vortex 10X50 and love them.

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: ShedHead20 on February 23, 2013, 01:30:34 PM

Thanks guys! Which ones would gather the most light in a low light situation? That's the deal breaker.

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: 400out on February 23, 2013, 03:08:35 PM

the bigger the second number the better light gathering capabilities it will have!

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: NWBREW on February 23, 2013, 11:38:35 PM

 :yeah:  10X50

Title: Re: Vortex Viper HD 10x42 or 10x50?
Post by: ShedHead20 on February 24, 2013, 04:02:51 PM

Thanks guys, you made this decision a lot easier!