LAST EDITED ON Jun-14-18 AT 09:22AM (MST)[p]Hello fellow MM members. I'm looking for a little expertise from the local masses here. First, I realize there is an "Optics" section but thought more eye's would come across this post here vs the other.
So I'm in the market for a spotter and have narrowed it down to one particular but I thought I would put it out there and see if others have had the same scope and what there thoughts were on it. I'm looking at the Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50. It comes with great reviews as well as most all of Vortex scopes but this scope fits my budget better that the others. Like probably most folks money is a driving issue and with me I've set my limit at $1000 and under. I want to get the best quality I can for the money spent. I have had thoughts of trying to stretch just a little more and see if I can get the 22-48x65 Razor as well but I have a couple hunts coming up this year that the extra money would be better spent towards them. I know, I know, you never want to cut yourself to short on glass but for right now this is what I'm facing.
So what is the good, bad and ugly on the 11-33x50? Will it work at the range then in the mountains getting a better look at an animal just the same as the 22-48x65? Obviously there is some magnification difference but is it really necessary to spend the extra for that little more? One thing I have noticed, and its not a huge deal, but I haven't noticed a slim scope cover for the 11-33x50. Do they make one for it?
Also I'm not opposed at looking at the Viper 15-45x65 as well. So thoughts on it or in comparison to the others would be helpful.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to and your thoughts, Its much appreciated!
HD
So I'm in the market for a spotter and have narrowed it down to one particular but I thought I would put it out there and see if others have had the same scope and what there thoughts were on it. I'm looking at the Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50. It comes with great reviews as well as most all of Vortex scopes but this scope fits my budget better that the others. Like probably most folks money is a driving issue and with me I've set my limit at $1000 and under. I want to get the best quality I can for the money spent. I have had thoughts of trying to stretch just a little more and see if I can get the 22-48x65 Razor as well but I have a couple hunts coming up this year that the extra money would be better spent towards them. I know, I know, you never want to cut yourself to short on glass but for right now this is what I'm facing.
So what is the good, bad and ugly on the 11-33x50? Will it work at the range then in the mountains getting a better look at an animal just the same as the 22-48x65? Obviously there is some magnification difference but is it really necessary to spend the extra for that little more? One thing I have noticed, and its not a huge deal, but I haven't noticed a slim scope cover for the 11-33x50. Do they make one for it?
Also I'm not opposed at looking at the Viper 15-45x65 as well. So thoughts on it or in comparison to the others would be helpful.
Thanks everyone for taking the time to and your thoughts, Its much appreciated!
HD