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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: bankwalker on June 15, 2015, 12:17:22 AM

Title: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: bankwalker on June 15, 2015, 12:17:22 AM: Looking at the Vortex viper hd 15-45x65 or Razor hd 11-33x50
Both are open box/demo options. And within a few dollars of eachother.

Is the razor worth sacrificing the extra magnification
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 15, 2015, 01:21:19 PM: I won that viper hd and a buddy uas the razor 11-33. Both are nice glass but the razor gpass is better. Also that little razor scope is a featherweight. Superlight to pack if you are gonna take it far. All in what you want and will use it for.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: jackelope on June 15, 2015, 02:24:55 PM: 2 completely different applications if you ask me.

I would not go with the Razor unless you only plan to use it backpack hunting.

The 33x is too limiting for general purpose use IMO.
Title: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: bobcat on June 15, 2015, 02:48:41 PM: It's not so much the 33x magnification but the 50mm objective. Like Jackelope said, that's a backpacking type spotter.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: Bob33 on June 15, 2015, 02:56:10 PM: The Razor has better glass but 50mm is pretty small for all purpose scouting. A 65mm or 80mm would be bette4. At 25x the small spotter has a 2mm exit pupil which is pretty small.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: bankwalker on June 15, 2015, 06:08:28 PM: I would be using the spotter for bear hunting. Not so much as a backpack hunting spotter though...but I would be in some steep terrain With the option of hiking alot. I'd never been more than a couple mile to and from my truck Though.
Most areas I'm glassing are 300-1500 yards give or take. Aswell as the areas I'm deer hunting.

Size wouldn't be an issue. I would easily lug around a 20-60x80 spotter and not worry about it.

I just want to get the better option for the $580 price tag. If the razor would limit viewing ability that much I would definitely steer clear of that.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: jackelope on June 15, 2015, 06:09:50 PM: Quote from: bankwalker on June 15, 2015, 06:08:28 PM
I would be using the spotter for bear hunting. Not so much as a backpack hunting spotter though...but I would be in some steep terrain With the option of hiking alot. I'd never been more than a couple mile to and from my truck Though.
Most areas I'm glassing are 300-1500 yards give or take. Aswell as the areas I'm deer hunting.

Size wouldn't be an issue. I would easily lug around a 20-60x80 spotter and not worry about it.

I just want to get the better option for the $580 price tag. If the razor would limit viewing ability that much I would definitely steer clear of that.

I wouldn't touch the little Razor for what you're wanting to use it for. It's a tiny, compact backpacking spotter. Won't fit your needs very well at all.
It's a great scope, but not what you're looking for.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: bankwalker on June 15, 2015, 07:46:05 PM: That's all I needed to hear. I trust all your opinions. time to make a purchase and up my hunting ability

Thanks
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: Smossy on June 15, 2015, 08:13:36 PM: Just Call Paul or shoot him an email and he will talk your ear off about the differences and what you really need. Great guy.
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: Elknut1 on June 25, 2015, 06:40:23 AM: LOL! Yes, the 11-33X50 is designed to be used for back packing! It does very well out to a bit over a mile for sizing critters up but after that one would need to jump up to its bigger brothers! (grin)

ElkNut1
Title: Re: which vortex spotter from Elknut
Post by: coachcw on June 25, 2015, 06:47:26 AM: only two miles in go big !