Vortex Razor Question

[Hockley]

Looking for a spotting scope. Here in Texas weight isn’t an issue, but going out west in the future weight will be a concern. Looking at a Razor spotting scope and torn between the 11-33x or the 20-60x. Is the 60x even practical?

[LeanMachine]

Absolutely. My buddy runs the 85. We call it the hubble. He backpacks it in many miles on our hunts. I personally would not even consider less than a 60. I have 15x56 kaibabs that can mop up anything a 60 is overkill for.

[JustinJ]

Absolutely. My buddy runs the 85. We call it the hubble. He backpacks it in many miles on our hunts. I personally would not even consider less than a 60. I have 15x56 kaibabs that can mop up anything a 60 is overkill for.

I think he is referring to the maximum power and not objective size.

OP, there are very few instance where you can get a good picture at 60x zoom. I would get a 65mm scope to get the best of both worlds. The new Razors are 22-48x. An 85mm is too big to lug around the hills and while the mini razor is great for the mountains, it's lacking in power and clarity compared to the 65mm

[MadHatter]

I believe Mr Lean is also referring to maximum power

[JustinJ]

I believe Mr Lean is also referring to maximum power

who makes an 85x spotter?