Post by: ZRS-8x42 on November 25, 2009, 08:31:51 PM
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Post by: ZRS-8x42 on November 26, 2009, 11:42:54 AM
i've been thinking about purchasing the sedona. ive heard lots of good things about the zen-ray binocs. if the spotters are of same quality, im sold
Tony, the optical performance of SEDONA spotting scope is equivalent to a level between VISTA and SUMMIT binoculars. It is light weight and waterproof.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 26, 2009, 11:49:31 AM
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Post by: Jamieb on November 27, 2009, 04:14:53 AM
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Post by: MtnMuley on November 27, 2009, 06:31:32 AM
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Post by: ZRS-8x42 on November 27, 2009, 08:52:23 PM
$ 200-500 on price I bought a leupold 10-20x40 compact real handi focus is finicky though, this year i used the ZR 10x43 ed2 the leupld stayed in the truck the ed2s are awesome, so charles a compact 20 power would be great for my type of hunting.
compact and portable spotters will be very useful in the field. We will try to get it done without sacrificing the image quality.
Post by: ZRS-8x42 on December 04, 2009, 02:29:15 PM
Post by: Red Dawg on December 04, 2009, 05:02:15 PM
Post by: whacker1 on December 06, 2009, 01:31:58 PM
I would be willing to spend $500-1000 if Zen-Ray can come up with something similar to the ED binocs.
Post by: ZRS-8x42 on December 06, 2009, 03:56:48 PM
I would be willing to spend $500-1000 if Zen-Ray can come up with something similar to the ED binocs.
working on it.. ;)
Post by: columbiaman on December 30, 2009, 10:50:56 AM
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Post by: ZRS-8x42 on April 27, 2010, 08:48:54 PM
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Post by: coop2424 on May 04, 2010, 04:24:12 PM
Just spent $2000 on a set of spotting scope. It is very nice. :) Not that I wanted to spend that much. I did that so our customers do not have to in a few months... ;)
Good to know.. Can not wait to see what you guys come out with. I am already saving...
Post by: C-Money on May 04, 2010, 04:42:42 PM
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Post by: AWS on May 09, 2010, 02:47:54 PM
I picked up a Burris Landmark fixed 20x with a scope I bought(sold the scope for what I paid for both so the spotter was free) it stays in the truck on a stand-up tripod and us it for glassing coyotes, ducks and just checking areas before we set up in them. This one sucks at the range but does just fine for what I use it for.
AWS
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 10, 2010, 03:35:24 PM
In MT though, I was trying to field judge bucks for size, often from over a mile away, and the clarity of my Alpen was driving me nuts. I never thought it looked "grainy" before, but before I was 3 days into the hunt, I swore that by the 2010 hunting season I would upgrade my spotter. My Leupold binos were 10X clearer, so I will probably upgrade to the Sequoia sometime this summer.
The problem I have with buying a scope out of a store, is that there is no way to really test out the optic under the conditions that matter, namely for distance and detail. Pointing the scope out into the parking lot or accross the store just doesn't tell the whole story. That's why I will likely go with the Leupold. If it's got the L on it, I know it's good.
Post by: Bigshooter on May 10, 2010, 03:41:19 PM
I have an Alpen that I have used for the last 5 years. I like it a lot and never had a complaint until I hunted Montana last year. Here in WA, I hunt the general season for deer, and all I need to know is if a deer is legal or not before I start a stalk.
In MT though, I was trying to field judge bucks for size, often from over a mile away, and the clarity of my Alpen was driving me nuts. I never thought it looked "grainy" before, but before I was 3 days into the hunt, I swore that by the 2010 hunting season I would upgrade my spotter. My Leupold binos were 10X clearer, so I will probably upgrade to the Sequoia sometime this summer.
The problem I have with buying a scope out of a store, is that there is no way to really test out the optic under the conditions that matter, namely for distance and detail. Pointing the scope out into the parking lot or accross the store just doesn't tell the whole story. That's why I will likely go with the Leupold. If it's got the L on it, I know it's good.
I would find someone that has one that you can look through before you buy one. I was very disappointed looking through one last hunting season. My burris was a lot clearer, looked through them side by side at the same deer. And I had planned on buying a sequoia until I looked through one. I figured since it cost twice as much as my burris that it would be twice as good. I was way wrong.
Post by: whacker1 on May 10, 2010, 03:43:19 PM
I have an Alpen that I have used for the last 5 years. I like it a lot and never had a complaint until I hunted Montana last year. Here in WA, I hunt the general season for deer, and all I need to know is if a deer is legal or not before I start a stalk.
In MT though, I was trying to field judge bucks for size, often from over a mile away, and the clarity of my Alpen was driving me nuts. I never thought it looked "grainy" before, but before I was 3 days into the hunt, I swore that by the 2010 hunting season I would upgrade my spotter. My Leupold binos were 10X clearer, so I will probably upgrade to the Sequoia sometime this summer.
The problem I have with buying a scope out of a store, is that there is no way to really test out the optic under the conditions that matter, namely for distance and detail. Pointing the scope out into the parking lot or accross the store just doesn't tell the whole story. That's why I will likely go with the Leupold. If it's got the L on it, I know it's good.
Don't upgrade to the Sequoia. I would be willing to bet your Alpen is as good if not better than the Sequoia. I bought thinking that it would be a good starting point. I would not say the same since owning one. If you really want to look through one, we can hook up some time and if you think you are making improvement - I will sell you mine. cheap
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 10, 2010, 04:00:46 PM
I have an Alpen that I have used for the last 5 years. I like it a lot and never had a complaint until I hunted Montana last year. Here in WA, I hunt the general season for deer, and all I need to know is if a deer is legal or not before I start a stalk.
In MT though, I was trying to field judge bucks for size, often from over a mile away, and the clarity of my Alpen was driving me nuts. I never thought it looked "grainy" before, but before I was 3 days into the hunt, I swore that by the 2010 hunting season I would upgrade my spotter. My Leupold binos were 10X clearer, so I will probably upgrade to the Sequoia sometime this summer.
The problem I have with buying a scope out of a store, is that there is no way to really test out the optic under the conditions that matter, namely for distance and detail. Pointing the scope out into the parking lot or accross the store just doesn't tell the whole story. That's why I will likely go with the Leupold. If it's got the L on it, I know it's good.
Don't upgrade to the Sequoia. I would be willing to bet your Alpen is as good if not better than the Sequoia. I bought thinking that it would be a good starting point. I would not say the same since owning one. If you really want to look through one, we can hook up some time and if you think you are making improvement - I will sell you mine. cheap
How cheap?
Post by: whacker1 on May 10, 2010, 04:44:47 PM
Post by: 7mag. on May 11, 2010, 09:20:46 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 11, 2010, 09:40:24 PM
hmmmmm.... more research...
Post by: 7mag. on May 11, 2010, 09:57:00 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 11, 2010, 10:03:03 PM
Not to sound like a broken record, I know I've said this on here before, but, save your money, buy a nice spotter. I promise, you won't be sorry. I almost took mine back before I even opened the box, but then I looked through it outside, and well, it was worth every penny. I can count points on deer from over a mile away, easily, no distortion. Don't waste money on inferior glass.
What do you suggest 7mag?
Post by: 7mag. on May 12, 2010, 06:58:12 PM
Not to sound like a broken record, I know I've said this on here before, but, save your money, buy a nice spotter. I promise, you won't be sorry. I almost took mine back before I even opened the box, but then I looked through it outside, and well, it was worth every penny. I can count points on deer from over a mile away, easily, no distortion. Don't waste money on inferior glass.
What do you suggest 7mag?
I went through the spotting scope game for a few years. I would keep upgrading, trying to find one that didn't dissapoint me, without spending a ton of money. I finally got sick of it, saved some money and bought a Swarovski. They are a lot of money, but, I am very pleased. My hunting partner calls it the Hubbel, because we can look at game a couple miles away. It is unbelievably clear and the definition is awesome. I can count points on bucks that with my other spotters, I wouldn't even be able to tell if they were bucks or not. Even at max magnification, the image is still crisp and clear. In low light it works great. I haven't looked through the new Leica or the new Zeiss, but when I bought mine, it was the best I could find.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 14, 2010, 09:22:57 PM
I guess I will see if I can get a deal on a Nikon Prostaff... :chuckle:
Post by: 7mag. on May 15, 2010, 11:28:12 AM
OK, thanks 7mag, but if I spent a grand-plus on a spotting scope, I would wind up divorced, and she would get half my *censored*, thereby depriving me of half my hunting gear, and half my eventual military retirement...
I guess I will see if I can get a deal on a Nikon Prostaff... :chuckle:
I understand completely. My wife doesn't understand the money that I sometimes spend on hunting. That's why I kept buying the cheaper spotters for several years, until I could come up with the money by selling things and saving. She still thinks I am crazy to spend that kind of money on a "toy", but I told her it is something I will pass down to my children. I have heard good things about the Nikon spotters though. They are supposed to be the best of the mid priced spotters. Good luck.
Post by: Bigshooter on May 15, 2010, 01:13:20 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 16, 2010, 08:36:00 PM
Post by: Dansk on May 16, 2010, 08:48:43 PM
+1 on the nikon. I have seen some very good independent reviews about them. But I have not looked through one yet.
:yeah:
I looked through ALOT before buying - found the large objective Nikon Prostaff on ebay NEW for around $500. Free ship and no tax. No one in Wa could touch the price, plus Nikon's 25 yr no-fault warranty. They are also very light for the size.
Post by: 7mag. on May 16, 2010, 08:49:08 PM
Went to Sportsman's Whorehouse (or whatever they're called now) the other day and looked at the Leupold Sequoia and the Nikon Prostaff side by side. You guys are right, what a disappointment the Leupold was. WHacker's right, not any better than my $150 Alpen. I will probably wind up getting the Nikon eventually, but used ones don't seem to exist, so I am saving. grrrrrr..... probably $150 more than I was planning on spending....
That's a good sign, if you can't find any used ones. That means that everyone is happy with theirs.
Post by: alecvg on May 16, 2010, 09:15:41 PM