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Vortex Razor 11-33x50 spotting scope
29 August 2018, 22:14
DesertRamVortex Razor 11-33x50 spotting scope
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.
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29 August 2018, 22:32
gr8fuldougIMO you'd be bettwer served with one of the following small spotters:
Kowa
Athlon
Nikon
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30 August 2018, 02:56
DesertRamThanks 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.
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30 August 2018, 23:33
gr8fuldougThe 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
31 August 2018, 02:27
DesertRamThanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.
https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625Does anyone have experience with these? I haven't seen one locally to look through.
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31 August 2018, 21:14
gr8fuldougquote:
Originally posted by DesertRam:
Thanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.
https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625Does anyone have experience with these? I haven't seen one locally to look through.
Yup, that's the one. Very impressive little unit
05 September 2018, 20:21
Pa.FrankA 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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05 September 2018, 20:22
Pa.Frankquote:
Originally posted by gr8fuldoug:
quote:
Originally posted by DesertRam:
Thanks again Doug. I presume you are speaking of the TSN-501.
https://cameralandny.com/spec-...ct_guids][0]=1665625Does 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?
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05 September 2018, 20:28
gr8fuldougYes, the little Kowa's have the eyepiece
11 October 2018, 17:02
OldgunsDoug..do you carry the Vortex Razor??
11 October 2018, 19:22
gr8fuldougquote:
Originally posted by Oldguns:
Doug..do you carry the Vortex Razor??
We no longer carry Vortex for various reasons.
May I suggest the
11 October 2018, 19:22
gr8fuldougquote:
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