Spotting Scope: razor HD vs viper

[Jksprint]

I'm trying decide between spotting scopes. Is there enough improvements from the Vortex Viper to the Razor to justify the additional cost? Should I hunt another season with just my 10x42's on a tripod and save for the Razor or buy the Viper now? This is primarily for western elk and Mule deer in WA, ID, MT and OR.

 

[Bulldog0156]

Keep saving so that you can afford something better than what vortex puts out.

 

[Jksprint]

Yeah it's really difficult to differentiate between them in a store. I wish there was a good place to try them all outside.

 

[utahminer]

Keep saving so that you can afford something better than what vortex puts out.

Interesting comment. I have been pretty happy with their products and even happeir with their costumer service. From your comment I imagine you have had a bad experience.

 

[dan.kirkpatrick]

I am pleased with there razer h d spotter,,very clear,,best spotter I have in my arsenal of equipment.i would guess binos would be the same boat.

 

[LandDiver]

A spotting scope definitely helps. I was all about just using my binos as well, but decided to get a scope anyway. I think it's worth the weight to pack around. My two cents would be invest in a solid tripod. I bought a used cheap Nikon tripod and it sucked. I will get either the Summit SS or Summit SS-P next for sure because of its packability.

I don't have a Vortex scope, but my Prostaff 5 makes me very happy. I know it'll be better once I get a better tripod.

 

[belly-deep]

Interesting comment. I have been pretty happy with their products and even happeir with their costumer service. From your comment I imagine you have had a bad experience.

The Razor HD's are highly regarded. I'm curious as to what Bulldog has compared them against.

 

[LuketheDog]

A spotting scope definitely helps. I was all about just using my binos as well, but decided to get a scope anyway. I think it's worth the weight to pack around. My two cents would be invest in a solid tripod. I bought a used cheap Nikon tripod and it sucked. I will get either the Summit SS or Summit SS-P next for sure because of its packability.

I don't have a Vortex scope, but my Prostaff 5 makes me very happy. I know it'll be better once I get a better tripod.

I've had the Summit SS-P for two seasons now, really like it...