Post by: Boot on May 14, 2015, 09:03:46 AM
I big thanks in advance for an thoughts you can share on this. I currently have a set of Vortex Viper HD 10x40's that I use as my primary glass. This year I would like to add something with some more power. Primarily used for spotting elk between about 500 and a 1,500 yards. I am considering going with the Viper HD 15x50 Bino's or the Viper 15x45 angled spotting scope.
Anything thoughts on which way to go?
Post by: jackelope on May 14, 2015, 09:06:44 AM
Hey everyone.
I big thanks in advance for an thoughts you can share on this. I currently have a set of Vortex Viper HD 10x40's that I use as my primary glass. This year I would like to add something with some more power. Primarily used for spotting elk between about 500 and a 1,500 yards. I am considering going with the Viper HD 15x50 Bino's or the Viper 15x45 angled spotting scope.
Anything thoughts on which way to go?
You've got good bino's. If it were me, I'd go with a spotter. I have 10x42 bino's and a spotter. My next optics purchase will be the 15x Viper HD's for sure, but I wouldn't buy those if I didn't already have a spotting scope. The bino's are great for long periods of glassing, but are limited. If you do decide on the 15's, the tripod adapter from Vortex is a must have.
Post by: Boot on May 14, 2015, 09:22:33 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on May 14, 2015, 09:27:07 AM
Post by: 300rum on May 14, 2015, 09:36:06 AM
Post by: pd on May 14, 2015, 09:42:45 AM
I hunt mostly out of state these days, hunting unpressured animals in broken country and I use my spotting scope way more then my binoculars. I would never leave my spotting scope. Binoculars after 10X aren't stable enough without a tripod and then the spotting scope is leaps and bounds better on a tripod compared to binoculars.
Pearls of wisdom here.
Post by: Boot on May 14, 2015, 09:44:31 AM
Post by: 300rum on May 14, 2015, 10:47:30 AM
I have the same one without the removable window mount. I like that idea of having the removable window mount and then slapping on the legs when I need them. I don't like screwing on/off the pan head onto multiple platforms as it is eventually going to strip something out a the wrong time. The one I have does not extend high enough to sit down and look through the scope (unless you find a rock or log) but I do most of my glassing lying down anyway as it is much more stable. The tripod is also lightweight which is better for packing but typically bad for stable viewing, it is stable enough. I try to keep the weight down as much as possible, you are always going to give something up.
I have to replace the old one as I stepped on my last one, right after I killed a big buck taking a nap in his bed.
Post by: DRobnsn on May 14, 2015, 10:52:28 AM
Post by: shootem on May 14, 2015, 11:23:25 AM
I agree, 10x42 bino's then spotter then a more powerful set of bino's.
Completely agree
Post by: MtnMuley on May 14, 2015, 09:55:16 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 14, 2015, 10:24:23 PM
Spotter can Go out 3-5 miles but are you hunting in terrain that allows spotting and subsequent stalking 3-5 miles? In steep terrain maybe you only need to see a mile cuz it would be half a day to get 3 miles?
Post by: AZcoueshunter78 on May 16, 2015, 08:25:06 AM
Post by: floatinghat on May 16, 2015, 10:42:03 PM
The next one I get will probably be this one. http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-OS-Tabletop-Tripod-Detachable/dp/B001LK7Y84/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1431624806&sr=8-12&keywords=vanguard+tripod (http://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-OS-Tabletop-Tripod-Detachable/dp/B001LK7Y84/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1431624806&sr=8-12&keywords=vanguard+tripod)
I have the same one without the removable window mount. I like that idea of having the removable window mount and then slapping on the legs when I need them. I don't like screwing on/off the pan head onto multiple platforms as it is eventually going to strip something out a the wrong time. The one I have does not extend high enough to sit down and look through the scope (unless you find a rock or log) but I do most of my glassing lying down anyway as it is much more stable. The tripod is also lightweight which is better for packing but typically bad for stable viewing, it is stable enough. I try to keep the weight down as much as possible, you are always going to give something up.
I have to replace the old one as I stepped on my last one, right after I killed a big buck taking a nap in his bed.
Run forest Run, the window mount is plastic and crap.