Vortex Razor HD binoculars vs others

[Kylenautique]

I got a set of those Cabelas Vipers and im impressed, they have a better diopter and focus knob than the newer version, and ive read comments saying more comfortable eyecups. I love to get a set in 8x42.

They are pretty incredible, especially for the price.

 

[UncleDim]

I’d jump on those used razor binos. Send them in to vortex if you want them inspected. Their customer service is top notch.

I’m using the Viper HD 10x42 and honestly I’ve been super impressed. I’ve compared them to my buddies Maven C1 and the Leupold BX-5. They all did great. The viper binos had a little better clarity to my eyes.

Probably the best bang for the buck is the Cabela’s only deal Viper gen 1 HD binos. They are not knock offs… they aren’t made cheaper or inferior to the new viper binos. They are pretty awesome. And at $299, it’s a steal. Only real difference from the 2nd gen vipers is the FOV is slightly smaller on the gen 1 HD.

https://www.basspro.com/p/vortex-viper-hd-binoculars?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CHunting%7CHunting%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19856022628&gbraid=0AAAAAD1TgtdhoT-eXwS2QBooaTk_PjrvH

I got a set at $299 unbelievably good binocular for the price. Iv got a 8x42 and 10x42 sets of Diamondbacks. They're decent binoculars that ive seen new for $179 if you shop around and wait for sales. I do like the focus knob and diopter knurling is more secure ( i heard of people having problems with focus knobs coming unglued ) so maybe on the past generation wont have that problem. They are crystal clear, compare on par with my GPO PASSION ED and my Leupold Proguide Bx4 . If anyone is just getting in to optics ,, the Vortex Viper HD are a fantastic start, they may be all the optic you ever need.

I’d jump on those used razor binos. Send them in to vortex if you want them inspected. Their customer service is top notch.

I’m using the Viper HD 10x42 and honestly I’ve been super impressed. I’ve compared them to my buddies Maven C1 and the Leupold BX-5. They all did great. The viper binos had a little better clarity to my eyes.

Probably the best bang for the buck is the Cabela’s only deal Viper gen 1 HD binos. They are not knock offs… they aren’t made cheaper or inferior to the new viper binos. They are pretty awesome. And at $299, it’s a steal. Only real difference from the 2nd gen vipers is the FOV is slightly smaller on the gen 1 HD.

https://www.basspro.com/p/vortex-viper-hd-binoculars?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CHunting%7CHunting%7CNAud%7CGoogle%7CNMT&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19856022628&gbraid=0AAAAAD1TgtdhoT-eXwS2QBooaTk_PjrvH

They are a steal , i got a set. The are on par with my GPO PASSION Ed and Leupold Proguide Bx4. That will be enough binocular for 90% of hunters. Ill admit im not part of the 90%. I love buying and trying out all the optics i can afford.

 

[12mile]

I’d buy a pair of used swaros before buying new vortex!

 

[Timplant]

I've had great luck with mine! 12 years so far. Super enoyable to look through.