lulubelle
Well-known member
I have been considering purchasing some Vortex Vipers and have carefully culled through this forum, reading quite a few discussions on them. Very helpful I must say to find people who actually know the brand and use them!! There is a gentleman here in Arlington who I spoke with who is willing to let me try his 8x42 & 10x42 Vipers. He also has an 8.5x50. He is quoting me $410 for the 8x, $420 for the 10x and $475 for the 8.5x. He also has a new pair of Stokes DLS (10x42, I think) that he quoted me $550 for. I know Eagle Optics has the Stokes for much less. Based on the discussions I have read in the forums, I feel buying the Vipers will be a good choice. I am currently using Eagle Ranger SRT's 8x42 and am looking for an upgrade in quality, but want to stay under $700. His prices beat what I see on line, especially when I look at the Vortex site. If I purchase from him, he says he will order a pair for me. Has anyone tried the 8.5's and for the quoted prices, which would you get? I plan to pick them up tomorrow and use them over the next couple of days in comparison with mine. Any advice appreciated!!