Opinions on a new whitetail spotter - 500$

[gjs4]

I have a vortex diamondback (20-40x60) i sold to a friend and am looking for something that may have a little better low light edge if not an uptick. Used primary off a tripod for range verification or from the truck window on whitetails here in the NE and some does glassing in the Midwest. Not much on birding and haven’t got to the good hunting out west yet (so weight isn’t huge factor). Won’t get used a ton- running some sig zulu7 binos I adore, but 10x can’t do it all.

Any suggestions? I’m wide open to used and refurbished too- doesn’t have to be new. Ideally 500 or under.

Thank you


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[j_volt]

I like my Athlon Ares 15-45x65. I paid $469 shipped for it new. I haven’t done an in depth comparison of it versus others, but I have no complaints.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Check out the Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 Angled Spotting Scope #56194 with Promaster Scout SC426 Tripod set up for only $500.00

 

[Wapiti1]

I woudl suggest you bump up to an 80mm scope in the lower prices scopes for the best result. Something like the Vanguard Endeavor HD 82mm, or Sightron HD 85mm. Alpen used to make an 80mm that was remarkable for $400.

Jeremy

 

[gjs4]

Thanks guys. I was thinking more 80-100 I just wasn’t sure what may be an “improvement” for quality over the Vortex I had.


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[manitou1]

Like stated above, check out the Athlon Ares.

 

[gjs4]

Both the ares and endevour seem to be angled only- I do know I am after a straight body as I use it from the truck window


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[gr8fuldoug]

Athlon Optics Ares 15-45x65 UHD - Straight Angle Spotting Scope

Aprochromatic Lens System	Apochromatic lense system gives you the result of images which have greater contrast, sharpness and color definition
UHD Glass	Extra-low dispersion glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings an ultimate clearest and sharpest image to your eyes
Interchangeable Eyepiece	Interchangeable Eyepiece allows you to swap the standard variable power eyepiece with a fixed 24 power eyepiece with a MIL ranging reticle in it.
ESP Dielectric Coating	ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
Aluminum Alloy Chassis	Aluminum alloy chassis offers you the strength of a metal chassis and the life time durability.
XPL Coating	XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
Bak4 Prism	Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes thus will give you brighter and sharper image.
Advanced Fully Multi-Coated	Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses bring you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
Argon Purged	Argon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability .
Waterproof	Waterproof to protect the spotting scope in the harshest weather conditions or if accidently submerged underwater
Rotating Ring	Rotating Ring allows you to rotate the scope around tripod supporting ring into the most comfortable and convenient angle for observation

Magnification	15-45
Objective Lens Diameter	65 mm
Prism Glass	Bak 4
ESP Dielectric Coating	Yes
XPL Coating	Yes
ED Glass	Yes
Lense Coating	Advanced Fully Multi-Coated
Field of View	171-81 ft
Exit Pupil	4.3-1.4 mm
Eye Relief	0.75-0.63"
Close Focus	13.1′
Dimension (LxW)	11.9"x3.0"
Weight	50 oz

 

[bcar]

The athlon Ares is a big step up from the Diamondback. At least it was 4 years ago when I compared the two.

 

[Bryan B]

I have the Ares straight and it is nice.