15x56 in replace of spotting scope??

[kad11]

I debated this a lot recently, after returning from my mule deer hunt. Ultimately, I decided my little lightweight Nikon ED50 spotter will still be my preferred option. It's lighter and more compact than a high mag pair of bins, which means I'll be more prone to take it with me. I could change my mind someday, but at least for one more year, I'm sticking with the 8x32/ED50 setup that I've had for years now.

What eyepiece are you using on your ed50?

 

[Newtosavage]

What eyepiece are you using on your ed50?

I have a fixed 18x wide angle. It's a Pentax 1.25" astronomy eyepiece I was able to adapt to the ED50.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

what about 18s?

Still doesn’t do it for me, can’t replace a spotter that goes to 35-45x

 

[Blue72]

I have a fixed 18x wide angle. It's a Pentax 1.25" astronomy eyepiece I was able to adapt to the ED50.

Did you get the adapter from Bill over at the bird or astronomy forums?

 

[andersonky]

I’m looking to do the same and get some 18’s


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[Newtosavage]

Did you get the adapter from Bill over at the bird or astronomy forums?

Yup. Handy little things. Pity he doesn't make them anymore.

It took a bit to adapt that Pentax eyepiece because the barrel didn't unscrew like the standard astronomy eyepieces and the barrel had a lens in it. I nearly destroyed it trying to adapt it, but it finally worked out and it works damn good. Perfect for that little scope.

 

[Jason277]

I’m looking to do the same and get some 18’s


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what model you thinking?

 

[andersonky]

what model you thinking?

Vortex kaibab 18x56 is what I can afford


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[ofl0926]

I've been looking at the maven c4 in 15s or 18s. not many reviews though

 

[Sierra Hunter]

I've been looking at the maven c4 in 15s or 18s. not many reviews though

I have the maven 18s and went from kaibabs previously, they’re close but I have the nod the mavens. Largely in clarity

 

[squirrel]

Currently running 9x25's. 10x42's. 15x56's. 30x50 fixed scope. 20-60x80 scope. All have their place and time and there is no magic bullet does it all option. What you need to do is get your wife a second job and gt her hot younger sister to carry all your optics and tripods. If you do THAT then you know you are doing well, a great hunter and a fine figure of a man... yes?


Now if the hot younger sister thing doesn't work out...

 

[Jason277]

I have the maven 18s and went from kaibabs previously, they’re close but I have the nod the mavens. Largely in clarity

Mavens a little better?

 

[Sierra Hunter]

Mavens a little better?

For me I think they were a touch better, I had the kaibab 20x and they were good but again I gave the nod to Mavens. I never got to look at the razor UHDs in 18s but am still curious. I had 15s before and really enjoyed them, and those were the vultures I ran for a number of years. For the price I think they’re the best out there, I sold them for under $300

 

[willidru]

Maven 18x we’re the ticket for me. I carry my 65mm STS still but use the 18 most of the time.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

Maven 18x we’re the ticket for me. I carry my 65mm STS still but use the 18 most of the time.

Likewise but would you ever leave your spotter behind?

 

[Blue72]

Likewise but would you ever leave your spotter behind?

In a heartbeat

 

[Jason277]

For me I think they were a touch better, I had the kaibab 20x and they were good but again I gave the nod to Mavens. I never got to look at the razor UHDs in 18s but am still curious. I had 15s before and really enjoyed them, and those were the vultures I ran for a number of years. For the price I think they’re the best out there, I sold them for under $300

Are the Mavens made in USA?

 

[willidru]

Likewise but would you ever leave your spotter behind?

Elk hunting yes, mule deer I don’t think so.

I like to use my spotter with my phone scope. Is that a need, no do I enjoy it, yes.

 

[willidru]

Are the Mavens made in USA?

 

[Jason277]

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copy, I was being lazy ! Im on the fence on the Razor 18s or Mavens