Tract Toric 27-55x80 is going to be slightly better than the Razor and it are
currently 25% off which makes them cheaper than the Razor. Discount ends today.
It's around $1,100.I've been using it for about 3 years and it's great for the
price. Wouldn't buy anything else for under $2k.Other than the Toric, the best
option in the $1k price range is the older generation Razor 20-60x85. It's
only $899 online bass pro / cabelas. Use to sell for over $1k before new Razor
model was released. The new Razor is not optically better than the original at
least from everything I've read.By the way, Tract warranty is same as
Vortex.Travis YoungWalton
-------- Original message --------From: andrew melnykovych
<estiles74@xxxxxxxxx> Date: 11/27/23 2:03 PM (GMT-05:00) To:
bojinorth@xxxxxxx Cc: mtman1@xxxxxxxxx, drsuniltm@xxxxxxxxx,
sean.et.cetera@xxxxxxxxx, david.bailey2473@xxxxxxxxx, klburt73@xxxxxxxxx,
birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [birdky] Re: Spotting scope The Razor HD is
$1399, which is nearly 20% off the regular price. Pretty good deal.Andrew
MelnykovychLouisville KYOn Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 1:58 PM andrew melnykovych
<estiles74@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:I'd take a look at the Razor HD also. If the price
is anywhere close to $1K, I would spring for the upgrade to the better
glass.Andrew MelnykovychLouisville KYOn Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 12:24 PM CAROL
CHALLAS <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:B and H has a Cyber Monday deal on
the Vortex Viper 20x60x85 for just under $720. -Best price I’ve seen over the
past several months. On their website many products have a link to get an
email with a better price. The “better price” is usually significantly better.
CarolJefferson CountySent from my iPhone. Please excuse typos. On Nov 11, 2023,
at 7:19 AM, Bob Peak <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:I’m looking for a
scope, too. All of these comments are very helpful…thank you.Another question:
straight or angled scope?Bob PeakTrigg County, KYSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 11,
2023, at 5:00 AM, Sunil Thirkannad <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Vortex
makes exceptionally good optics for the price .Further, the savings should
allow you to buy the Vortex tripod as wellYou should be very happy with one.A
hint…. Try calling the seller and see if they will give you an additional
discount if you bundle the scope and tripodAfter all, your scope is only as
good as your tripod!SunilJeff CoSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 10, 2023, at 11:22
PM, Sean <sean.et.cetera@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:Kevin, I have started with a scope
and the very low end that I’ve had for just about 3 years now: Vanguard
Endeavor HD 82A Angled Eyepiece Spotting Scope. It’s good for it’s sub-$500
price tag, but it all comes down to the distance you are using it at; I have
found some limitations for some of the locations around here that have made me
want something better when I have to view something over a quarter-mile away.
That said, I’ve seen plenty with it that I wouldn’t have seen otherwise so I
felt it was a good intro-spend and I plan to make it my permanent vehicle scope
whenever I do upgrade. I’m 0 for 2 on tripods I like, so I can’t comment on
that. Sean Sean Ward (SEWA)Louisville Sent from Mail for Windows From: David
BaileySent: Friday, November 10, 2023 10:09 PMTo: klburt73@gmail.comCc:
birdky@freelists.orgSubject: [birdky] Re: Spotting scope Hi Kevin, I have a
Vortex Viper 20-60x85mm spotting scope that I like quite a bit. Kowa makes the
top of the line scope in my opinion, but between the Viper and Kowas you start
paying hundreds of dollars more for marginal improvements. My Vortex Viper
does great at the Falls and other large lakes, just be sure to get a good
tripod to go with it. I say go for the Vortex because it’s a great value for
the money, and the lifetime warranty is the best in the optics world! David
BaileyLouisville On Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 9:34 PM klburt73 <klburt73@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:Hi, all. I’m an amateur birder (really only got started 5 years ago);
I’ve spend nearly all that time watching forest/field birds, virtually no water
fowl or shorebirds. Realizing I need a spotting scope after the last couple of
outings to lakes. Budget is not unlimited, so I’m trying to find something
that will be adequate. My binocs are Vortex Viper HD 8x42, so obviously not
used to the highest quality optics, but also very content with what I have.
I was considering a scope of the same brand, but a trusted friend recommended
other scopes that are surely better, but also a stretch for my budget. Two
questions. One, does anyone on here use the Vortex Viper HD Spotting
scope? Can you advise as to its quality? And two, are there scopes in the
$1000 or lower range that can be recommended? I just don’t have the money
for a $3k - $4k Kowa or Swarovski setup…… 3 kids in college, so the perfect
image of a sandpiper has to defer to college kids having swipes on their meal
cards. Thanks for any advice. Feel free to email me directly at:
klburt73@xxxxxxxxx (I’d also welcome any recommendations on tripods)
Sincerely,Kevin BurtBowling Green
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