SportOptics
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Guys the new Vipers are out!!. These do have better glass and wider field of view.
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New Viper HD's (1 Viewer)
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SportOptics
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Correct. I do want to say. Country of origin is often a good indicator of quality. I will also say there are some pretty decent optics that do come out of China. And some complete junk that comes out of the Philippines. It all comes down to how the optics are spec'd out and how the quality control is implemented. The previous Razor spotter was produced in China. I just did a review for Vortex on the new Viper Spotter that is also produced in China and was very pleased with the quality in the upgrade on those. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1WlAB29B8. If the new binocular is as nice an upgrade as the spotter I think everyone will be very pleased with the new binocular.
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BruceH
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Thanks for posting! I am glad to see they have caught up with the times and now have a competitive FOV.
Per the Votex Website:
- 10X42 - 341 ft at 1,000 yards, was 319 ft.
- 8X42 - 409 ft at 1,000 yards, was 347 ft.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/viper_hd_binoculars
Intro video:
https://youtu.be/cPByuQgGkM0
Per the Votex Website:
- 10X42 - 341 ft at 1,000 yards, was 319 ft.
- 8X42 - 409 ft at 1,000 yards, was 347 ft.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/category/viper_hd_binoculars
Intro video:
https://youtu.be/cPByuQgGkM0
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Ben:
Are you a new sponsor on here ? If so welcome aboard. If not, then ?
Vortex to me has never been a consideration. There are many other better choices.
Vortex is big among hunters, but I know more about optics, and have been around longer than most.
And now, the made in China thing is a big turnoff.
Nobody has ever sold a China made binocular for more than $500.00.
Jerry
..."There are many other better choices".
Better choices for what, Jerry?
Are there brands that offer higher quality optics than Vortex best? of course. That's pretty much common knowledge, but Vortex optics covers popular market segments with very good glass in each of those segments.
You ever stop to ponder why hunters seem to support Vortex and why in turn, Vortex supports hunters?
- An average hunter's optics probably get subjected to just a bit more abuse in the field that the average birder and as such, over the past nearly fifteen years, Vortex has earned a reputation of being very durable in harsh hunting environments.
-Vortex warranty and customer service is second to none and just so happens to be located in the heartland of the U.S. which also happens to be in the middle of some of the best hunting ground in the U.S. You get zero hassles and extreme quick replacement so your rut-hunting vacation doesn't become a complete waste in the event of an optical failure or accidental breakage.
Fwiw, some of the Viper HD's have been made in China over the last year and some of their top-end Razor optics have been made in China from the get go.
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I thought it might be worth mentioning, per an e-mail I received from Vortex just today, the switch to Chinese manufacture of the original Vipers was made by the Japanese company that made them. The Japanese company invested and built a new factory in China, but it's same optics company. Thus some of the previous HD Vipers were being made in both Japan and China near the end of the run as the transition took place. Same materials, same tooling, same designs, same specs. Quality should be near identical per Vortex.
That being said, I'm unsure if this latest version of Vipers just announced in this thread is from that same new factory as the previous, or if they sources a different optics manufacturer. I have that question in to them and will report back.
That being said, I'm unsure if this latest version of Vipers just announced in this thread is from that same new factory as the previous, or if they sources a different optics manufacturer. I have that question in to them and will report back.
They don't state chassis material in either the specs or the promotional video for the new version of the glass which would lead me to believe they are of the same composite material as before.
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-hd-10x42-binocular
no x32's
No x32's per Vortex
Response on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPByuQgGkM0&feature=em-comments
"Unfortunately for the 32-lovers (I'm included) there will not be. There is still a 32mm offered in the Diamondback line that is quite nice for the money though. Hope this helps! - Jimmy H [email protected]"
That's unfortunate. Original 6x32's are one of my favorite bino's.
No x32's per Vortex
Response on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPByuQgGkM0&feature=em-comments
"Unfortunately for the 32-lovers (I'm included) there will not be. There is still a 32mm offered in the Diamondback line that is quite nice for the money though. Hope this helps! - Jimmy H [email protected]"
That's unfortunate. Original 6x32's are one of my favorite bino's.
SportOptics
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The Meopro is now made in the Czech Republic.
SportOptics
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The chassis is a composite material.
SportOptics
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Unfortunately not a sponsor. I have sent 3 emails to Bird forum over a couple of weeks with no response on becoming a sponsor or advertising.
