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Razor spotter or uhd binos it you’ll use them more
What are you mainly planning to use it for?
Do NOT get the 18x UHDs, too much magnification and the clarity really suffers.
The 12x UHD on the other hand are far and away the best model in the UHD line, and I’d go so far as to say they are comparable to Swaros in terms of edge to edge clarity and resolution (though you do give up some magnification).
That being said, the 12x, especially with UHD glass, will be more than enough for PRS spotting.
The 12x UHD on the other hand are far and away the best model in the UHD line, and I’d go so far as to say they are comparable to Swaros in terms of edge to edge clarity and resolution (though you do give up some magnification).
That being said, the 12x, especially with UHD glass, will be more than enough for PRS spotting.
I agree. I spent some time at a match on the 18x UHDs. I was really not impressed.
Not much of a step up from my 18x Kaibabs and the glass wasnt as good as my Steiner HX 15X56s. Both of those binos are quite a bit less money.
I havent looked through the 12x UHDs.
I have been very happy with my Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 spotting scope.
Its seen plenty of use both for spotting birds and other wildlife outside hunting season, as well as on the rifle range where I've used it out to 300 meter.
It takes up very little room in the backpack, so very good for bringing along when out walking the countryside all day long.
When close to the car I use it on a normal photo tripod, when out walking all day I will instead pare it with a tiny and leigthweight yet immensively sturdy tabletop tripod.
Its seen plenty of use both for spotting birds and other wildlife outside hunting season, as well as on the rifle range where I've used it out to 300 meter.
It takes up very little room in the backpack, so very good for bringing along when out walking the countryside all day long.
When close to the car I use it on a normal photo tripod, when out walking all day I will instead pare it with a tiny and leigthweight yet immensively sturdy tabletop tripod.
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Honestly my buddy has the Furry 5k and I don't have trouble spotting at all with them at PRS distances and you don't have to carry around a bunch of stuff to verify target distances (you'd be surprised how many are off and off enough to miss from elevation).
Binos are the way to go for PRS matches. Easy to carry, large FOV and really no eye fatigue.
I'd vote for the Fury's as well for your usage. Being able to spot and range with one device is pretty nice.
Your range, dust/dirt conditions, and Target style and size will all determine what's best for you.
I wouldn't look at anything other than the razor hd/uhd. Your usage and personal preference are really what drive the choice.
A 15-45x60 spotter does a good job covering multi use. And I prefer a tripod for spotting with binos so there isn't really extra equipment for my use.
But it's all personal. I'm using 10x42 binos and a 20-60x85 spotter. Binos work great unless it's rainy. Then I need the 20-25x range on the spotter to see the smaller mud splashes vs large dust clouds. I really don't use the upper range on the spotter unless I'm looking for deer or elk miles away.
I wouldn't look at anything other than the razor hd/uhd. Your usage and personal preference are really what drive the choice.
A 15-45x60 spotter does a good job covering multi use. And I prefer a tripod for spotting with binos so there isn't really extra equipment for my use.
But it's all personal. I'm using 10x42 binos and a 20-60x85 spotter. Binos work great unless it's rainy. Then I need the 20-25x range on the spotter to see the smaller mud splashes vs large dust clouds. I really don't use the upper range on the spotter unless I'm looking for deer or elk miles away.
another option might be the 11-33 Razor HD spotter if you dont need the LRF. gets you the same range we use our scopes in and its super light. more usable low range and doesnt have the high end that rarely gets used anyways
don't see them talked about much maybe someone or a dealer will chime in on them
don't see them talked about much maybe someone or a dealer will chime in on them
