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Looking to get a new spotting scope and right now looking at either the Vortex Razor HD 16-48x65 and the Leupold Golden Ring HD 12-40x60. Anyone compared these two side by side? Any other suggestions on which other scopes to check out?
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Of those 2 vortex razor HD. What's the budget limit?
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Maven just rolled out a new spotting scope.
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Of those 2 vortex razor HD. What's the budget limit? Under $1500
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What' your first want or need for the spotter. I have had 60 mm spotters for checking at 200 yds and less, Even with high mag. variables I wanted better resolution. The 80 mm scope I have now is far better than the 60's for that. The Konus Spot 80 did not cost much and is not too big for the range or car. Konuspot 80 @ Walmart $230
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Won't be used for range work. Be used mostly for eastern Montana deer and antelope and out west elk and bear hunting
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I've never compared the two but the leupold is easy to pack and works well, there are spotters that have way better glass but the Leopold is a good compromise has good eye relief also!
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Get the Vortex. You won't regret it.
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I had my heart set on a Meopta S2(w/30-60x WA) but it's $2300 and the tax man said save it for the bill.
Cabela's has their branded version with the 20-70 eyepiece for $1800. Never looked through one but lot's of people have recommended that deal.
What's another $300 Laker.....grin
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Of the two you listed laker I'd go with the Leup every day of the week. For Western US hunting I wouldn't look much further than that scope... Huge ER, great glass, lightweight and compact... It's about perfect for MT, CO, ID, WYO, etc... I love 'em.
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I had my heart set on a Meopta S2(w/30-60x WA) but it's $2300 and the tax man said save it for the bill.
Cabela's has their branded version with the 20-70 eyepiece for $1800. Never looked through one but lot's of people have recommended that deal.
What's another $300 Laker.....grin ^^^^^^^^The Cabela's Meopta S2 on sale.^^^^^^^^^
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Is the Meopta really worth it compared to the other two? I do have a couple gift cards I could use
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Go look through one next to a Swarovski and you tell me.
I don't think anything can touch it w/o spending lots more.
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Go look through one next to a Swarovski and you tell me.
I don't think anything can touch it w/o spending lots more. Wish I could look through a few spotting scopes but the nearest big retailer is over 3.5hours away
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I use the 12-40x60 Gold Ring and doubt I ever buy anything else It packs small and has great eye relief
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The Razors really are great scopes for the money. I'd probably go that way or spring for the Meopta.
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Laker if come through Forsyth I'd be glad to let you take a look at the Leupold, It is NOT the HD model though.
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There's a guy on Rokslide selling a Kowa 664 w/ tripod and case for $900. IMO that's better glass than either of the 2 you're looking at.
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I sold a few more things so now I'm looking at the Meopta S2 20-70x82 or the Swarovski ATS/STS 20-60x65. I like the Swarovski for its lighter weight. Is it worth the extra coin to go to the Swarovski?
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