Reviews - Vortex Optics Viper HD 20-60x80 Straight Spotting Scope VPR-80S-HD Reviews - VX-SS-VHD268-VPR-80S-HD

Author: Paul Zinda (verified customer) from MN on Apr 10, 2013
Pros:  None
Cons:  Not as expected
Would recommend:  no

Paul Zinda wrote:

Eye relief= ok (no better than others with 18mm eye relief.) Image quality= Was compared to a Barska Blackhawk $100.00 spotting scope 20x60x60.. At 60x focusing on an brick building just under 1 mile away, the Barska had more definition. Image brightness= Better than the Barska but kinda washed out. I may have got a defective one because it seemed hard to focus in the middle of the image and clear around the edges??? Discounted cost to return with $750.00 ins. $12.00 This was by using my Employers UPS account and they do high volume so it is about 1/2 price.

Author: mark (verified customer) , likes shootin, from Alaska on Jan 5, 2013
Pros:  Nice view
Cons:  Big and heavy
Would recommend:  yes

mark wrote:

You don't want to take this hunting but nice for the range.

Author: bill from wi on Nov 29, 2012
Pros:  Price, glass, durability, warranty
Would recommend:  yes

bill wrote:

I bought this scope two weeks ago and, so far, I love it. I spent a day visiting different wetlands, lakes, and ponds looking at waterfowl. I was more than pleased with the clarity and brightness of the image. At 300+ yards, I was able to pick out detailed field marks on mergansers, ducks, gulls, and geese. The image remains crisp to the outer edges. I've looked through several other higher end scopes and this scope easily competes with the "cadillac" brands for more than half the price. Go for it. Buy it.

Author: Shredman (verified customer) , Avid sporting clays and pistols. New to rifles., from Nashville on Jul 15, 2012
Pros:  Cost
Would recommend:  no

Shredman wrote:

I will preface this to say that I have no expertise relative to spotting scopes. I bought this to be able to see groupings on targets at 300 or more yards. While I can see the targets at 300 yards with this scope, it is not clear enough to see the hits in the target. I expected it to be sharper and brighter than it is. Also, the neoprene cover interferes with the focus ring making it difficult to adjust the focus with the cover on.

Author: Michael (verified customer) from Lancaster, New York on May 2, 2012
Pros:  GREAT PRICE, CLARITY, WELL BUILT-STURDY
Cons:  NONE
Would recommend:  yes

Michael wrote:

Unless you are willing to pay for the big 3 high end spotting scopes you cannot beat the quality of this Spotting Scope for one-third the price. Highly recommend! I also own Viper Binoculars and Swarovski Binoculars!

Author: reno from arizona on Nov 14, 2011
Pros:  the price and the HD clarity
Would recommend:  yes

reno wrote:

very bright good HD glass when zoomed in all the way still nice & clear easy to focus in nice & solid love the fitted case excellent price backed by the best warranty