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Title: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: Falcon on May 01, 2016, 08:17:38 AM

I am looking to get a compact set of binocs to use in the field.  Have a good pair of full size glass but would prefer something lighter on my chest all day.  Looking to spend between 500 to 700 bones. 
Looking for opinions on this glass.  I would love to get a used pair of swaros but pretty tough for that cheap.

Thanks,
Bryan

Title: Re: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: thinkingman on May 01, 2016, 06:17:34 PM

Zeiss Conquest all day long for that $.
Nikon Premier, Swarovski SLC.
There are a lot of choices I'd make before Vortex.

Title: Re: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: Piscatory_5 on May 02, 2016, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: Falcon on May 01, 2016, 08:17:38 AM

I am looking to get a compact set of binocs to use in the field.  Have a good pair of full size glass but would prefer something lighter on my chest all day.  Looking to spend between 500 to 700 bones. 
Looking for opinions on this glass.  I would love to get a used pair of swaros but pretty tough for that cheap.

Thanks,
Bryan

I have a pair of viper 6*32 that I've used for 3-4 years. I like them, also have a pair of talon 8x32 hd and like them as well. The 6x are pre hd glass but are still clear and pretty sharp. One side fogged up a couple years ago, I sent them back and they fixed them. I'm out in all weather. Had a pair of Burris 8x32 signature compact that were really nice, compact, 16oz and pretty sharp but they fogged up too but not repairable.

Title: Re: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: Falcon on May 04, 2016, 09:15:42 PM

Thanks gentlemen. 

Title: Re: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: JDHasty on May 06, 2016, 01:44:12 PM

Quote from: Piscatory_5 on May 02, 2016, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: Falcon on May 01, 2016, 08:17:38 AM

I am looking to get a compact set of binocs to use in the field.  Have a good pair of full size glass but would prefer something lighter on my chest all day.  Looking to spend between 500 to 700 bones. 
Looking for opinions on this glass.  I would love to get a used pair of swaros but pretty tough for that cheap.

Thanks,
Bryan

I have a pair of viper 6*32 that I've used for 3-4 years. I like them, also have a pair of talon 8x32 hd and like them as well. The 6x are pre hd glass but are still clear and pretty sharp. One side fogged up a couple years ago, I sent them back and they fixed them. I'm out in all weather. Had a pair of Burris 8x32 signature compact that were really nice, compact, 16oz and pretty sharp but they fogged up too but not repairable.

We have the same 6x32 Viper they are our most used binocular.  They are really a great little binocular.

Title: Re: Vortex HD VIper 8x32
Post by: Buckblaster on June 01, 2016, 12:18:51 PM

Bryan,
I have a pair of the HD Viper 8x32's and love them, but there might be some cheaper ones out there that you might like just as much.  Check out these binocular reviews.
http://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/binoculars-best-value.php