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Title: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: wheels on December 20, 2020, 10:09:26 AM
looking at spotters  for range and hunting  looking for suggestions thanks
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: X-Force on December 20, 2020, 10:50:10 AM
What size objective?
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: wheels on December 20, 2020, 11:26:42 AM
60 or 85
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Buckhunter24 on December 20, 2020, 11:30:28 AM
I'm interested in the responses you get, I'm in the market as well. Slightly lower budget. This is what I'm leaning towards at the moment.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Reidus on December 20, 2020, 12:29:22 PM
I have a vortex ss-p tripod I'd sell if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: X-Force on December 20, 2020, 12:38:34 PM
I’d look at a Vortex Razor Gen 1 85.

It’s big and heavy but it has the same glass as the Gen 2 and is still covered by vortex’s warranty. I’ve seen them from 6-900.

The functionality of a 85 is far superior to a 60-65 unless weight is a concern.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: link on December 20, 2020, 04:48:56 PM
You could pick up a good used Leupold gold ring hd for that.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: huntnphool on December 20, 2020, 04:54:20 PM
 Save a couple hundred more and look for a used Swaro. :twocents:
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: bear on December 20, 2020, 05:37:16 PM
Save a couple hundred more and look for a used Swaro. :twocents:

 :yeah:
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: highside74 on December 20, 2020, 05:53:42 PM
1st gen Vortex Razor would be a good option
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: huntandjeep on December 20, 2020, 09:01:59 PM
Save a couple hundred more and look for a used Swaro. :twocents:

 :yeah:
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Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 20, 2020, 09:13:21 PM
Anyone who is a veteran or LE (IIRC) should check out Leupold's VIP pricing.  I estimate that it is about 30-40% off lowest retail and is a game changer on high dollar optics.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: highside74 on December 20, 2020, 09:51:05 PM
Sportsmans Warehouse has the gen 1 Razor 20-60x85mm for $750. 65oz though. But for range and general non back country hunting you will be hard pressed to find something better for $750. And if for some reason it gets smashed they will ship you a new one.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: hughjorgan on December 20, 2020, 10:24:31 PM
looking at spotters  for range and hunting  looking for suggestions thanks

Check the optics classifieds on rokslide. eBay has some decent deals as well.

Gen 2 razor 65mm spotter over on rokslide at the moment.

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/vortex-razor-ultra-hd-22-48x65-angled-spotting-scope-gen-2.197267/

Look for some used spotters it will get you into a better piece of glass...
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: jackelope on December 20, 2020, 10:39:12 PM
Scott Frick on here has a Razor for sale I believe
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Caseyd on December 20, 2020, 10:53:51 PM
Anyone who is a veteran or LE (IIRC) should check out Leupold's VIP pricing.  I estimate that it is about 30-40% off lowest retail and is a game changer on high dollar optics.

Vortex is 40%
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on December 20, 2020, 11:10:25 PM
Anyone who is a veteran or LE (IIRC) should check out Leupold's VIP pricing.  I estimate that it is about 30-40% off lowest retail and is a game changer on high dollar optics.

Vortex is 40%

Shhh 🤫 you’re not suppose to discuss specific discount rates.😂 Both are very generous discounts..
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Caseyd on December 21, 2020, 12:39:49 AM
Anyone who is a veteran or LE (IIRC) should check out Leupold's VIP pricing.  I estimate that it is about 30-40% off lowest retail and is a game changer on high dollar optics.

Vortex is 40%

Shhh 🤫 you’re not suppose to discuss specific discount rates.😂 Both are very generous discounts..

Oops  :chuckle:

It’s a big investment and can make the price reasonable. Or more times then not like their market predicted you’ll bump up to the top and still spend more then you had planned even with a discount 8) :chuckle:
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: northwesthunter84 on December 21, 2020, 01:23:04 AM
I snagged a Gen 1 Razor 65mm last year at Sportsman's balloon pop day for the very same reasons.  I wanted good glass for field use and range use.  High end glass was never in the cards as a divorce would be way more expensive and she would probably take it as part of the settlement of assets (I'm joking I think).  But they had them for $799 and I hit a 25% off ticket so I came out really good in the end.
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: Miles on December 21, 2020, 04:14:05 AM
Call the guys at cameralandny. 
Title: Re: do it all spotter 1000 or less if possible
Post by: wheels on December 22, 2020, 11:12:53 AM
another question  is what objective size could i get away with
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