I have done quite a bit of research on spotting scopes and have zeroed in on the Vortex Viper HD series of spotters. This fits what a can pay vs. amount of scope I can get. Now I know there are much better glass including the Razor series of Vortex, but I am not wanting to pay that much.
My use for the spotter is for long range shooting of targets only. Currently I would use it for a second non-shooter to be involved while someone else is shooting steel at a range that goes out to 1250 yards. I will also use it when I end up shooting in a local country field at gallon jug targets out to 500-600 yards (yeehaw). Weight really isn't an issue, but that doesn't mean it needs to be a barbell either. The scope would get used maybe once every 2-3 months.
Any real world experience with this Viper series of spotters is greatly appreciated. Also any opinions on 65mm vs. 80mm as far as big differences or not is also appreciated.
Don
My use for the spotter is for long range shooting of targets only. Currently I would use it for a second non-shooter to be involved while someone else is shooting steel at a range that goes out to 1250 yards. I will also use it when I end up shooting in a local country field at gallon jug targets out to 500-600 yards (yeehaw). Weight really isn't an issue, but that doesn't mean it needs to be a barbell either. The scope would get used maybe once every 2-3 months.
Any real world experience with this Viper series of spotters is greatly appreciated. Also any opinions on 65mm vs. 80mm as far as big differences or not is also appreciated.
Don