I'm looking to get a mid priced spotting scope and have settled on 65mm as I plan to take it backpacking in addition to glassing from a truck and this seems to balance the needs of those two extremes.
Can anyone tell me what I'd be missing going with the vanguard? It seems like if I went with the Vortex the only thing I'd be missing is $800. All the reviews I have read put it on par with the Vortex. The only thing I can seem to find better is that the Vortex design would allow for easier packing. I plan to keep this scope for a few years and decide if I need to upgrade to a high end option, get a larger objective, or just keep what I have.
Does anyone have experience with both of these scopes? Also I wonder if Vanguard is clearing out their inventory in preparation for a refresh as they no longer offer the straight and are currently giving away a tripod ($130) with the purchase of any endeavor scope. (insider information and conspiracy theories welcome)
Right now I am leaning towards the Vanguard as it would allow me to pick up a few more things on my wish list, but I don't want to be disappointed with my purchase down the road. From my limited experience with rifle scopes you get what you pay for and I don't want to be wishing I had ponied up for the Vortex.
Nick
Can anyone tell me what I'd be missing going with the vanguard? It seems like if I went with the Vortex the only thing I'd be missing is $800. All the reviews I have read put it on par with the Vortex. The only thing I can seem to find better is that the Vortex design would allow for easier packing. I plan to keep this scope for a few years and decide if I need to upgrade to a high end option, get a larger objective, or just keep what I have.
Does anyone have experience with both of these scopes? Also I wonder if Vanguard is clearing out their inventory in preparation for a refresh as they no longer offer the straight and are currently giving away a tripod ($130) with the purchase of any endeavor scope. (insider information and conspiracy theories welcome)
Right now I am leaning towards the Vanguard as it would allow me to pick up a few more things on my wish list, but I don't want to be disappointed with my purchase down the road. From my limited experience with rifle scopes you get what you pay for and I don't want to be wishing I had ponied up for the Vortex.
Nick