Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2014, 09:09:29 AM
On a bit of a budget and trying to decide on some Vortex 15xbino's. I'm looking at either the Vulture HD 15x56's or the Viper HD 15x50's. Wondering if anyone has any input or experience one way or the other.
Thanks in advance.
Post by: jjhunter on October 03, 2014, 10:24:46 AM
I read lot's of good stuff about the Vortex 15x's from the Coues hunters. I think that you would be happy with them!
Just don't look through the new Swaro 15x56 HDs :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2014, 10:49:20 AM
I'd always go with the 56 (min) on the 15x.
I read lot's of good stuff about the Vortex 15x's from the Coues hunters. I think that you would be happy with them!
Just don't look through the new Swaro 15x56 HDs :chuckle:
My buddy has a pair of newer Swaro 15's. Not sure if they're the ones you're talking about but they're amazing.
That's what has talked me into picking these up, but the Swaro's are way out of my financial bubble.
Thanks.
Post by: WA1232 on October 04, 2014, 03:24:40 PM
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Post by: cbond3318 on October 15, 2014, 02:54:33 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 15, 2014, 03:13:17 PM
Jackelope, what did you end up getting? I am looking at buying the Talon HD 10x42's but am gathering all info as possible. I use a spotter while hunting, would the 15x's be too much FOV?
I haven't ordered yet. I had a set of the 15x50 Viper Hd's over the weekend and they're great. I might save a few more pennies and buy those. I was going to get the Vultures but I think I might go ahead and pull the trigger on the Viper's. I was seconds from ordering the Vultures last week then my buddy offered to let me try out the Vipers. They're awesome for the $$. I also handled a set of those 10x42 Talons. They're really nice too.
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Post by: cbond3318 on October 15, 2014, 03:21:19 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 15, 2014, 03:56:10 PM
Right on, I really like sitting behind my spotter and worry that a 15x will leave me torn between glassing through them or my spotter, staring at the back wall of Sportsmans Warehouse doesn't quite give a true example. I think the 10 x 42's are the ones for me. thanks
I wouldn't want the 15's as my only binoculars. And it was a lot nicer glassing through those big bino's than the spotter, but there's still no hanging with the spotter at 40x or 50x or whatever when you need it. I could see myself carrying my 10's and 15's and no spotter though if I was trying to go more compact or lighter weight.
:dunno:
Post by: b23 on October 15, 2014, 04:28:35 PM
Post by: Bob33 on October 15, 2014, 04:36:51 PM
I have a pair of high quality 16 x 70s that I never use.
Post by: jackelope on October 15, 2014, 04:46:46 PM
Post by: WA1232 on October 16, 2014, 01:12:59 PM
I absolutely love my tripod mounted 15s. My 15x50 Vipers are listed at 28 oz, and my 10x42 gold rings are 34 oz. If I am packing a tripod/spotter than I will be carrying the Vipers, every time. If I'm on a hike where I'm only taking a set of binos, it will be the Leupolds.
A few days ago I spotted these two does at some unknown crazy long distance while scanning with the 15s. I don't think I would have seen them at all with the hand held 10s. Terrible pic, but this is at 33 power.
I am convinced that this method works best for me.
Dan
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Post by: higunner on October 19, 2014, 03:26:53 AM