Vortex Vipers vs Razors?

[ssramage]

I started out with Vortex Diamondbacks, then to Vipers for the last several years. I'm thinking of upgrading again specifically for low light performance when whitetail hunting. I need something that can help me identify animals at the last minute of last light and the Vipers just aren't getting me there anymore.

Is the Razor HD a significant step up from the Vipers? I've also considered the UHDs but prefer the smaller size/weight of the HDs I think.

HDs are on sale right now for about $850.

 

[Tahoe1305]

I wouldn’t say significant. They are better and worth that $850 price IMO. They are light and good resolution. Better on the edges than the Vipers but still not perfect out to edges like alphas.

 

[ssramage]

Ended up ordering the Razor HDs and also a set of Zeiss Conquest HDs in the same 10x42 size for comparison. I'll return whichever one doesn't work for me.

 

[JGRaider]

The Conquest's super fast focus and pisspoor eyecups were a deal killer for me, but the glass is outstanding. Anxious to hear how your eyeballs see it.

 

[ssramage]

The Conquest's super fast focus and pisspoor eyecups were a deal killer for me, but the glass is outstanding. Anxious to hear how your eyeballs see it.

I've heard the same about the glass and eyecups. I really like my Conquest scope so thought I'd try the binos out as well.

 

[JGRaider]

You may love it, at least I hope so. Let us know what you think.