Vortex Binos?

BleuBackKoke · 08-11-2007, 09:26 PM

Do you or do you know anyone that uses Vortex Binos? I'm in the market to purchase new binos and I hear Vortex is a brand that I should check out. ANY comments would be greatly appreciated....THANKS!

PullShootExplode · 08-11-2007, 10:26 PM

i have heard good things. I know alot of birders use them and there is alot of info over on archerytalk about them.

glowball · 08-12-2007, 05:14 AM

I've heard a lot of good things about them. Never looked through them. If you want a good binocular for under $300. Most will say the nikon monarch atb is as good as it gets. Really good warranty too.

HntnFsh · 08-12-2007, 07:24 AM

Never heard of them.

Do a search on Archery talk or 24 hour campfire.Usually a lot of good info there.

I bought a pair of Carson xm because of what I saw in my searches.
Most people thought the were better than the monarchs.Plus onconditional lifetime warranty.

I beat the heck out of mine.Screwed up the twist up eyecup.Sent them in with $12.50 and had a brand new set on my doorstep within a week.

I paid about $170 on a introductory offer.Seems like they are running about $265 now.

HntnFsh

xXx Archery · 08-12-2007, 09:17 AM

I have the 10x42 Vipers from Vortex....great glass and I have the ED spotting scope.20x60x80

jaysea · 08-12-2007, 07:23 PM

Run all your questions by Doug at CameraLand of NY.

elkslayer24 · 08-12-2007, 09:10 PM

I have the 10x42 Diamondbacks. i believe they run around 249.99...There awesome! my mom even said they beat her wind-rivers hands down! Awesome people to deal with and lifetime warranty......For any reason. even if its ur fault. sent em' back and they will make it right.

BleuBackKoke · 08-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the replies! I'm getting a lot of PM's with a lot of good info.

Thanks!

PullShootExplode · 08-13-2007, 08:22 PM

Field and Stream (which Vortex hasn't advertised in) had this to say about the Vortex Viper!

Best Of The Best Winners
Vortex Viper 10x42mm (Top)
$610
800-426-0048
vortexoptics.com Based in Wisconsin, Vortex has been marketing its own line of optics since the late 1990s, and the Viper 10x42mm is one of the company's very best. It has features similar to those of the Brunton (below), including a piano hinge and locking diopter adjustment ring. It even has screw-out eyecups that, happily unlike the Brunton's, only screw out, not off. The high magnification does restrict exit pupil, but the BaK-4 glass prism keeps those pupils full and round, and you get a higher twilight factor for making out details. There's sufficient eye relief for even eyeglass wearers, and the resolution is exceptionally good, with virtually undetectable spherical aberration. All in all, this is the right size and weight package at the right price.

Weight: 26.5 oz.
OAL: 6"
Width (with hinges closed): 41⁄2"
Exit Pupil: 4.2mm
Eye Relief: 16.5mm
Fov: 320' @ 1,000 yd.
Twilight Factor: 20.5
Waterproof-Fogproof: Yes
Resolution: Exceptionally Good

some more info for you

mbklmann · 08-13-2007, 09:04 PM

I have the Vulture 12X50's. Theyre some pretty friggin good glass for the price.

BleuBackKoke · 08-19-2007, 09:19 PM

Thanks for all the input! I'm going to check them out at xXx in Rainer OR and see how the feel! I'll let ya know what i think.

HawkeyeBilt · 08-19-2007, 09:57 PM

They are a awesome glass for the price. xxx archery in rainer has u huge selction and great prices. i bought a few pairs from them.

Hrdcorh2ofowler · 08-20-2007, 11:33 AM

I own a pair of the Razors 10x42'S. In my opinion they are every bit as good as the Swarovski's. I got mine off of e-bay brand new in box. Also their warranty is hands down the best no questions asked and is transferable.

BleuBackKoke · 09-14-2007, 06:57 PM

I ended up buying the 10x42's in the Vortex Viper model. So far I am VERY happy with them.

xXx Archery a little norht of Rainer, OR was very helpful and not pushy on the sale. The first time I stopped in, the owner of xXx recommended that I come back at twilight to check them out. I thought that was super cool since I was ready to buy them on the spot but thought I'd take his advice and look thru the glass at sunset. Two weeks later I stopped by after hours and he let me take them outside and compare with other binos. Super cool shop and the guys there make buying from them easy!

Thanks again to xXx Archery! (and I'm not even an archery hunter)