Hooked_on_Coues Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Has anyone looked at these yet? I already know that leicas are the best Casey..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Your right! I looked through a pair of Vortex at Ruff's in Flag last year when all the hype about how great they are was going around. Ive gotta tell ya, i was disapointed! A. I think they are ugly B. I was not impressed with the egronomics and C. I was not impressed with the glass, they were not nearly as bright nor as clear as advertised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattobertin Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I have not looked through the 15x's but can't wait to try some out. Who has them in stock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YOUNGGUNZ Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I used them this weekend on a pig hunt. they are VERY light, compact and clear in all light conditions. I used it with their doubler and was very impressed. Fantastic glass for the Money. IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 27, 2008 You can look through these at the ISE show March 7-9. Jim White is a Vortex dealer and will have them on hand for you to check out. His booth No, is: L1622C, Its a corner space on the end, I think near the theater. Stop by and look them over. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muskrat Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Jim White, RossOutdoors, and the Outdoorsman should all have some for you to look through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted March 9, 2008 I bought some from Jim at the show last nite. Tried them out today and am very pleased with my purchase. Smaller field of view then the other pair of 15s i own but glass was extremely clear and bright. Thumbs up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gr8fuldoug Report post Posted March 9, 2008 I have not looked through the 15x's but can't wait to try some out. Who has them in stock? Nice glass and surprisingly small for a 15x. We have both new and SHOT Show samples in stock, http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex....ortexviper15x50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thunderbolt Report post Posted March 11, 2008 Are there any places in globe to take a look at these vortex. a place here in safford carries vortex but they say there in no demand in safford for any 15 power binoculars of any kind. Been to the sportsman warehouse in tucson and they were out of vortex, minox and brunton. I would love swaroski but can't afford that kind of money yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 11, 2008 Don't know any place in Globe that has them. Maybe Walmart?? I don't know what binos they carry since I try to avoid going there. I held the 15's at the ISE show and was very impressed with how lightweight they were and yet still seemed to have decent optics. The Vortex vipers are a step down from the Vortex Razors, but they don't have 15's in the razors yet. But should be coming out in the near future. But the Razor 15's won't be much lighter than the swaro 15s, but the rep said they would probably be around $1000. The Vortex 15 Vipers are $600. It's hard to argue with the price and weight savings on that one! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rharris Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Are there any places in globe to take a look at these vortex. a place here in safford carries vortex but they say there in no demand in safford for any 15 power binoculars of any kind. Been to the sportsman warehouse in tucson and they were out of vortex, minox and brunton. I would love swaroski but can't afford that kind of money yet. Would you mind E-mailing me the name of the place in Safford that you are refering to. I own Gila Outdoor In Safford and We are a Vortex dealer. Right now we have the full line of Vortex binoculars including spotting scopes. The 15x are on their way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Ol' Huntn coues asked me to check out the Vortex line at the ISE show.... He was thinkin' they are equal to Swaro quality. My $.02 was.... I would use the 12x before the 15x just because of the light gathering ability. Not bad optics for the price.... but by far,not Swaro or Lieca quality. IMO They need too make that 15x in a 50 or 60 mm objective lens..... that might help a bunch. I'm not trying to offend, just making a personal review. Thanks, CnS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Ol' Huntn coues asked me to check out the Vortex line at the ISE show.... He was thinkin' they are equal to Swaro quality. My $.02 was.... I would use the 12x before the 15x just because of the light gathering ability. Not bad optics for the price.... but by far,not Swaro or Lieca quality. IMO They need too make that 15x in a 50 or 60 mm objective lens..... that might help a bunch. I'm not trying to offend, just making a personal review. Thanks, CnS The 15's you looked through were 15x50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Ol' Huntn coues asked me to check out the Vortex line at the ISE show.... He was thinkin' they are equal to Swaro quality. My $.02 was.... I would use the 12x before the 15x just because of the light gathering ability. Not bad optics for the price.... but by far,not Swaro or Lieca quality. IMO They need too make that 15x in a 50 or 60 mm objective lens..... that might help a bunch. I'm not trying to offend, just making a personal review. Thanks, CnS The 15's you looked through were 15x50 Okay, well then I was not at all impressed.... sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I think new vortex 15's will be x56 or 60 and in the higher end razor model. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
