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    In need of new set of binos

    My primary binoculars right now is Zen-Ray PRIME HD binoculars. I like its clarity across the whole field of view and low light performance. Zen-Ray PRIME HD Binoculars from Zen-Ray Optics
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    Is a $600 pair of binos worth it?

    love my PRIME HD binoculars.
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    How cheap can you safely go on spotting scopes?

    I use the Zen-Ray ZEN ED2 spotting scope for $999. Looks like an identical twin to vortex razor HD spotting scope Zen-Ray ZEN ED2 20-60x82 Angled Spotting Scope
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    Best Binoculars or bino's with range finder for the $$ ??

    I use a pair of Zen-Ray PRIME HD binoculars as a backup for my Swarovski EL binoculars. For under $619, the quality is quite amazing. Another one to consider is Zeiss Conquest HD
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    First Spotting Scope Recommendations

    I use a Zen-Ray 20-60x82 spotting scope. That was an upgrade from my $500 Vortex spotter. Unlike binoculars, there is a huge difference between sub $500 spotter and higher end spotter. My old spotter can only see clearly at 35x or lower. But the new one can push me all the way to 60x on a clear...
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    Max magnification for a spotter?

    my 82mm ZEN ED2 spotter can push all the way to 60x during a cool, clear day. Once temperature rises up, the heat wave in the environment gets magnified too. So 45-50x is more of a common range
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    Spotting scope 600 to 1000 yards

    I have used Kowa TSN885 and Zen-Ray ED2 at 60x. NOne of them can pick up a bullet hole at 800 yards. It probably exceeds the optical resolution of the spotting scope. One of my astronomy friend told me that I need a 10 inch telescope to see that.
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    Reticle Eyepiece for Swaro Spotting Scopes.

    Maybe tried Vortex razor 30x eyepiece. I bought is for my ZEN ED2 spotting scope. It is interchangeable with Zen-Ray spotting scope body. From what I read, Razor, Zen-Ray and Swarovski eyepieces are all interchangeable. Zen-Ray PRIME HD 20-60x82 Angled Spotting Scope Vortex Razor HD 30x...
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    best tripod for spotting scope

    I use Manfrotto tripod with CF material. It works great for my ZEN ED2 spotting scope, providing a lot of stability.
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    Will a Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 be a good asset

    I have tried Vortex Razor spotter. I liked it. I ended up getting the Zen-Ray ZEN ED2 spotter. It is almost identical to the Vortex Razor. I even bought a 30x tactical eyepiece from Vortex to go with my ED2 spotter.
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    spotting scope pricing/quality question

    Re: spotting scope pricing/quality question I have been using a Zen ED2 spotting scope for over a year. It is about $1200. I have compared to Kowa and Swarovski. Yes, they are slightly better, but not much. It is the same build as Vortex Razor so I can actually mount 30X Razor reticled EP to...
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    ZenRay ED2 Spotters & Vortex Viper HD Spotters?

    Re: ZenRay ED2 Spotters & Vortex Viper HD Spotters? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gamehawker</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rundm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, can...
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    Affordable bino better than Vortex Diamondback?

    Re: Affordable bino better than Vortex Diamondback? check out the 8x42 ZRS HD. It has dielectric prism coating, Magnesium metal body, phase coating for about $200. This binoculars is one step up from their VISTA. The VISTA seems to be identical to Diamondback on all specs...
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    ZenRay ED2 Spotters & Vortex Viper HD Spotters?

    Re: ZenRay ED2 Spotters & Vortex Viper HD Spotters? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Gamehawker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got the Zen-Ray 20-60x82mm Angled Spotting Scope on Tuesday and it is SWEEEEET! On my way to the rifle range yesterday...
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    Barska Gladiator

    Re: Barska Gladiator Might as well to use it as a 3-D shooting target.