Fellas, at some point I'm going to add a spotting scope to the toolbox. I need one that will work at the range, from the truck/camp, and also for backpack hunting. Because of that last criterion, I'm looking at relatively small and light scopes, such as the Vortex Razor 11-33x50. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with this scope or one like it. Input? Recommendations? Thanks.

IMO you'd be bettwer served with one of the following small spotters:
Kowa
Athlon
Nikon

Please give us a call to discuss what would be best for you, 516-217-1000

Thanks Doug. Curious, what makes you recommend those units over the Vortex? I checked your site and see a few Athlon and Kowa units. Do you have any specific recommendations for a unit under two pounds in the same price range (or even less) as the Razor? I don't need to see miles, just be able to get a good bead on an animal that I identify as having potential with a 10x binocular. And I didn't mention it, but I'm interested in an angled unit.

The little Kowa 50mm for around $300.00 is an exceptional scope and weights a little over a pound.
Give a call and we can discuss these optic options

Thanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.

https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625

Does anyone have experience with these? I haven't seen one locally to look through.

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Originally posted by DesertRam:
Thanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.

https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625

Does anyone have experience with these? I haven't seen one locally to look through.

Yup, that's the one. Very impressive little unit

A few of my friends have the 501 and better Kowa's and I have looked through them at the range. Exceptional clarity.

If i didn't already have 3 BalScope Sr. spotters, I'd definitely get a Kowa 501.

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Originally posted by gr8fuldoug:

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Originally posted by DesertRam:
Thanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.

https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625

Does anyone have experience with these? I haven't seen one locally to look through.

Yup, that's the one. Very impressive little unit

Forgot to ask, Doug.... does this include the eyepiece?

Yes, the little Kowa's have the eyepiece

Doug..do you carry the Vortex Razor??

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Originally posted by Oldguns:
Doug..do you carry the Vortex Razor??

We no longer carry Vortex for various reasons.

May I suggest the

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Originally posted by gr8fuldoug:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Oldguns:
Doug..do you carry the Vortex Razor??

We no longer carry Vortex for various reasons.

May I suggest the Athlon Optics Cronus 12-36x50 ED Spotting Scope