$2000 Spotting Scope

[Fisher-Dude]

Makes me wonder how many animals I never saw because my optics were not up to the task.

Many.

Until I got all high end Leica and Swaro optics, I never knew just how much game was on the mountain.

Top end optics change the way you hunt and your success rate climbs dramatically.

[TARCHER]

Agreed FD. Between Leica, Zeiss and Swaro, 10-20 yrs later I love every second of looking thru these various optics. That said, I paid way less $ back in the day but they make good gear.

[GoatGuy]

FYI Ron, bought my swaro with case for $1000, buddy bought his for $2000, same scope/case.

Just keep your eyes peeled, you will find one.

[bridger]

Good day all,

I'm in the market for a new Spotting Scope. Have been getting by with a Vortex Nomad, but it's time to upgrade.

I have a 2k all in budget. Yes I'd like to increase that so I can get into a new Swarovski, but I've been given pretty clear direction from the boss and that's my $ limit if I want to be able to have enough extra for a good tripod.

I'm not in a rush to buy so have been keeping my eyes open for a used higher end scopes or tripods. So if anyone has anything that fits that bill they have been thinking on moving, drop me a pm.

But I also really like a couple other scopes in the price range.

1. Vortex Razor HD 22-48-65. Haven't had a chance to try the new model with the focus on the body. But I hear it's a better scope than its older model, and has a better rubberized coating.

2. Leupold GR 12x40-60 . Have tried the standard version and liked it. Haven't tried the HD. All my rifles are topped with Leupold scopes. Never had an issue with them so I have confidence in that brand. And I love the size and weight of these scopes. Just don't know if they are on par with the Razor?

Not interested in the big objective scopes as I do a fair amount of backpack hunting, so far for goats, often solo. A sheep hunt may be in my future. So portability is important.

Any advice!

Thanks

go to the website fsjnow click on general merchandise click on hunting. A swaro spotting scope on there in your price range.

[Sharpish]

also a vortex razor for $1200 in nelson and a swaro habicht for $1150 in terrace. both very good and i bet you could negotiate either for $1000 shipped. half your price point.

[Ron.C]

Well, had another chance to look at a Leupold GR spotter and the old model vortex Razor again. Unfortunately not side by side. But the vortex is in my opinion clear and brighter. Looked again through a Swarovski and a new vortex Razor. The Swarovski is a bit clearer but not by much.



So, this is the direction I went. I purchased a brand new in box old style straight body Vortex Razor HD 16-48-65 for just over 1k shipped. I like the straight body better because I spend allot of my time glassing high from vantage. And I like the the lower magnification this scope has over the new model on the bottom end is .

I'm going to take the $1000 I still have left and start saving toward a new pair of binoculars.