15-45 Spotters

[JollyRogers]

Looking to purchase my first spotter; primary use right now is range use and the occasional open field whitetail or hog. Targeting the 15-45x65 spotters such as:
Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide
Athlon Ares G2 UHD
Vortex Diamondback HD
These all fall into about the same price range with discounts.

The Maven CS.1A and the Vortex Viper HD are about $150; not sure if it's worth that jump.

What are your thoughts amongst these options? I've got Athlon binos, and 2 scopes that I've been pleased with.

 

[SUD1988]

I think the Athlon is a great option. I just sold one to upgrade to the Cronus. Check out the backwoods pursuit website. They did some reviews on the Athlon.

 

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[Alpine4x4]

Out of those the Athlon for sure.

 

[Danger23]

Not too familiar with the athlon but in low end vortex vs leupold I’d go with the leupold every time. I’ve liked my Maven stuff but don’t have any experience with the C series

 

[nobody]

Of those 3, the Athlon. But I would personally save another $150 and buy the Maven. It’ll eat all 3 of your other options alive.

 

[tracker12]

Leupold ent me the one you have listed as a replace for and old one I sent in for repair. I looked through it once and sold it the next day. I like there scopes but will pass on any of the new spotters they are making.

 

[mrchomponthis2.0]

I’d go with a Maven, their lower end glass is much better than lower end vortex glass.

 

[eric1115]

If you're patient you might be able to get into a used Kowa 663/664 and 30x fixed eyepiece in that price ballpark, and I would absolutely take it over anything on your list.