Tight Lines
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Tight Lines
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Yes shoot lefty. Front site isn’t on yet but will post pics.
Tight Lines
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Warne mounts on...QD w/ Vortex Razer HD III 1-10
Tight Lines
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Yeah this will be a decent long range weapon, and I can't wait to try that optic out to 500-600 yards even though it is only 10X
Jester896
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i've used 14X @ 1K it takes a minute to find bullets strikes on dark target but doable @900...seems like 10X might be good at those ranges. mine is 8X and I have only used it out to 400 and it was getting hard to see strikes...I guess that is why they make spotting scopes
Tight Lines
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Next purchase...
Dub
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Dub
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I finally grabbed one last week.
It was a big step up to a prior model I'd had and given to a buddy.
Now.....to get some time to use it....
Tight Lines
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What did you get? Straight or angled and what brand / power?I finally grabbed one last week.
It was a big step up to a prior model I'd had and given to a buddy.
Now.....to get some time to use it....
Dub
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Spotting scope deal- Vortex Viper
I assume this is a Phillipines made scope? https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/spotting-scopes/vortex-viper-hd-20-60x80-spotting-scope-angled/p/1268255 Free shipping to your house
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I picked up the model that @lampern posted on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse.
It may be a discontinued model, I'm not sure....doesn't look exactly like the ones in the current Vortex lineup.
It is fairly heavy, certainly not a piece of gear that I'd be toting on long walking hunts.....but it should prove great at the range....and the heft will be welcome on windy days.
I like the pic rail on it.....going to mount a spare red dot optic on it for quick setup. I think my son borrowed my tripod, so I've not really evaluated the scope very extensively. I really like the focus knobs on it. Fast-rough focus knob and a separate fine-detail focus.
It came with a neoprene sleeve that fits snugly over the unit with cutouts for the base and focus knobs.
Padded lens covers in addition to rubber lens covers.
The scope body itself is rubberized and feels fairly robust. There is an integral telescoping glare shade. I haven't tried using that feature after I put the neoprene sleeve on.
For my needs, I think it'll be great.
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Tight Lines
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Nice!Spotting scope deal- Vortex Viper
I assume this is a Phillipines made scope? https://www.sportsmans.com/hunting-gear-supplies/optics-binoculars-scopes-rangefinders/spotting-scopes/vortex-viper-hd-20-60x80-spotting-scope-angled/p/1268255 Free shipping to your houseforum.gon.com
I picked up the model that @lampern posted on sale at Sportsman's Warehouse.
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It may be a discontinued model, I'm not sure....doesn't look exactly like the ones in the current Vortex lineup.
It is fairly heavy, certainly not a piece of meat that I'd be toting on long walking hunts.....but it should prove great at the range....and the heft will be welcome on windy days.
I like the pic rail on it.....going to mount a spare red dot optic on it for quick setup. I think my son borrowed my tripod, so I've not really evaluated the scope very extensively. I really like the focus knobs on it. Fast-rough focus knob and a separate fine-detail focus.
It came with a neoprene sleeve that fits snugly over the unit with cutouts for the base and focus knobs.
Padded lens covers in addition to rubber lens covers.
The scope body itself is rubberized and feels fairly robust. There is an integral telescoping glare shade. I haven't tried using that feature after I put the neoprene sleeve on.
For my needs, I think I'll be great.
Dub
Senior Member
Like I said....I'm thinking it'll be solid for my basic needs.
I can see where shooters on the move would value something lighter or additional features. (with a steep price increase)
I'm looking forward to getting it on a stable mount and seeing what it'll do.
Jester896
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i prefer angled over straight for me....seems there is less neck stress looking down slightly. It is easier to get closer to the shooter in prone too so that you can pick up trace better too...for me anyway.
