Vortex Razor 11-33x50

[Nebraska Outlander]

Never owned a high dollar spotting scope and very close to ordering a razor 11-33x50 which I realize isn't $2000 but I don't want to carry a giant 20-60x85 spotter. I have a redfield rampage 20-60x60 which works great but feel I could get allot more out of a razor.

Any one use this spotting scope and have used others to compare your thoughts on why or why not this little spotter will work or not work for back pack hunting. Will it be allot better than rampage?

 

[sneakypete]

I have the vortex razor 11x33x50 angled and I love it, but if I had to do it over I buy a straight model! It's easy to pack.

 

[Nebraska Outlander]

If/when I get one it will be straight. I've been trying to read allot of reviews but it doesn't seem like there are very many for the razor 11-33x50

 

[sneakypete]

I know you'll love it once you get behind it. I wanted a scope that was light enough to pack, I also bought the vortex high country tripod. I got it for about $100. Good luck

 

[d.kerri]

This is the one I've been eyeing as well. I've heard a number of folks say that they're willing to go heavier on the spotting scope for the extra ability to accurately assess whether or not an animal two mountains over is worth lugging 2 hours and 2000 calories after. Some will argue the bigger scopes, despite weighing more, will actually save you energy (and time) by helping identify whether or not an animal is worth chasing.

That being said, I'm still most interested in this same SS. And lastly, I've heard the angled scopes can give you neck fatigue. The straight models allow you to stay in a more natural position. But obviously some people prefer the angled or they wouldn't keep producing them!

Never owned a high dollar spotting scope and very close to ordering a razor 11-33x50 which I realize isn't $2000 but I don't want to carry a giant 20-60x85 spotter. I have a redfield rampage 20-60x60 which works great but feel I could get allot more out of a razor.

Any one use this spotting scope and have used others to compare your thoughts on why or why not this little spotter will work or not work for back pack hunting. Will it be allot better than rampage?

 

[Bonecollector]

I used to own the 50 and have no complaints. I got a deal on the 65 that I could not turn down, thus I switch. +1 and better 'view'. Nothing was wrong with the 50. Most folk will not hike as far as you can see to get on the animal. lol

 

[ore hunter]

Ive got a Nikon ed-50 and love it.you might want to look at 1 of those?very lightweight and a great "pack-in"spotter.$approx. $750 or so

 

[westenvy]

I looked at one the other day at Bass Pro and was impressed. Probably gonna pull the trigger on one. Like the weight of it over the larger spotters.

 

[Dustin23633]

I own the 11-33x50 razor. I love how light and easy to pack it is but I find out past +600 yards its pretty blurry. And it doesn't gather much light. But 700 bucks is real nice vs 2000 bucks. I am selling it and get a pair of 50+mm binos.

 

[wisconsinvette]

I got the 11-33x50 and was not really impressed. I used it once and decided it wasnt worth carrying. That said I will take it to CO this year for deer and give it another chance.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I only use straight models. I've never been able to quickly pic up a animal using the angle spotters.

You will be very happy with Vortex