azelkhunter69 Report post Posted December 26, 2014 Have decided I would like to get myself a nice spotting scope. I know they are nice, but I can't bring myself to spend $2k+ for a Swarovski. I have narrowed it down to the Vortex Viper 20-60 80mm or the Leupold Kanai 25-60 80mm. I have read the reviews and people love both. I would like some opinions from people on here that have had experience with one or both. Thanks for the info in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi Report post Posted January 11, 2015 I was thinking (for my 2015 project list ) Binoculars with tripod Vortex Viper 15x 50 HD hopes it helps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 12, 2015 I highly advise you to keep saving and buy a used Swarovski HD or non HD. Look thru a lot of scopes before you decide. Your welcome to look thru my Swarovski 80HD. Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted January 12, 2015 If you anticipate hunting lope, which I suspect because you posted in that section, a spotting scope is a must. In order to really field judge those things you have to have a lot o glass. Cutters and mass are not easy to figure out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AxisWorks LLC Report post Posted January 12, 2015 I highly advise you to keep saving and buy a used Swarovski HD or non HD. Look thru a lot of scopes before you decide. Your welcome to look thru my Swarovski 80HD. Adam (X2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted January 12, 2015 I like my Vortex Viper HD. It will be adequate until I save enough for a Swarovski or Leica. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
257wby Report post Posted January 12, 2015 I also have the Vortex Viper 20-60x80 HD. It is a great scope. I heard the Kenai is made in China. I saw Doug at Cameralandny, has demo of the angled for $719. I bought one of the demos from them, and everything came still wrapped in plastic. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas110 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 you jinxed your draw talking about this before the results come out 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter69 Report post Posted January 13, 2015 I highly advise you to keep saving and buy a used Swarovski HD or non HD. Look thru a lot of scopes before you decide. Your welcome to look thru my Swarovski 80HD. Adam (X2) I appreciate the offer but it's not that I need to save more, just can't bring myself to spend that much money on a piece of glass I won't use very often. The only time I ever used a spotting scope was several years ago when my dad got drawn for antelope. He had a cheap one, that's why I would like something better. I am sitting on 14 pts. with who knows how many more years of waiting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter69 Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the comments. I will put my hands on both before I decide but am leaning toward the Vortex, especially with the awesome warranty they offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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