Alright, finally sold my spotting scope so looking to upgrade my optics, stat! Only problem is... not sure which direction to go!
I'm looking at either a pair of Razor HD 10x42 binos or a Viper HD 20-60x80mm spotting scope. I don't think I can swing the Razor scope this year, even though I've had the opportunity to look through it and enjoyed it IMMENSELY!
Up until this season, I would have gone binos, no question, as my general elk unit doesn't have much for open terrain. Now that I'm in UT, I can see for miles in this high desert mule deer country. The draw tag that I pulled for CO elk this season is a lot more open, too.
I've read a number of people say "if you can't find them with the binos, the spotter is useless ", but I've also had thr experience of finding deer with binos (low quality) that I can't determine what they are without pulling out the spotting scope.
Since open country is the world I live in now, I'm having a hard time deciding which is most useful. I'm going to do a backpacking trip this year, but now that I've seen what the 80-85mm Scopes can do, I'm hesitant to go any smaller... man, they're sweet!
This has been a drawn out process for me, so thanks for dealing with me (Paul) that said, its a huge purchase and I unfortunately can't afford both at this time. Any insight is appreciated!
I'm looking at either a pair of Razor HD 10x42 binos or a Viper HD 20-60x80mm spotting scope. I don't think I can swing the Razor scope this year, even though I've had the opportunity to look through it and enjoyed it IMMENSELY!
Up until this season, I would have gone binos, no question, as my general elk unit doesn't have much for open terrain. Now that I'm in UT, I can see for miles in this high desert mule deer country. The draw tag that I pulled for CO elk this season is a lot more open, too.
I've read a number of people say "if you can't find them with the binos, the spotter is useless ", but I've also had thr experience of finding deer with binos (low quality) that I can't determine what they are without pulling out the spotting scope.
Since open country is the world I live in now, I'm having a hard time deciding which is most useful. I'm going to do a backpacking trip this year, but now that I've seen what the 80-85mm Scopes can do, I'm hesitant to go any smaller... man, they're sweet!
This has been a drawn out process for me, so thanks for dealing with me (Paul) that said, its a huge purchase and I unfortunately can't afford both at this time. Any insight is appreciated!