Very clear image for this price range of scope, Easy to adjust and focus, seems well built. would buy again, another great product from vortex

I got this for birding, and selected over the cheaper Diamondback 20-60X60 model. The reviews on that one seemed to indicate that it got darker/fuzzier at higher magnification, so I figured what's the point in having the extra magnification if it doesn't work great. It also seemed this would be more clear at the edges of the image.


I gave it a test run in the yard tonight and I'm extremely pleased. It's easier to acquire the target and get it focused than I anticipated. I was able to zero in on some birds at relatively close and far distances without difficulty. The various knobs and controls are all easy to use and grip.


My only complaints that were after putting it in the included neoprene protector, it wasn't as easy to access some of the knobs, so I took it off. I'd maybe prefer to just have some sort of carrying case.


I considered getting one of the digiscoping mounts to take pictures with my phone or camera, but thought I'd try doing it by hand first. Had difficulty with the phone getting the camera over the image, but the camera was a big success, better than I hoped for. I'm using a point and shoot zoom camera, Sony RX100 M7, and luckily the end of the lens housing fits right over the scope eyepiece without touching the lenses together. So I can place it flush on there and it takes a really clear image.


I'll attach some photos - camera with no zoom at 28MM, camera with full zoom at 200mm equivalent, and shooting through the scope, with the scope at 45X and camera not zoomed in at all. Note that the bird picture is clearer and sharper than it appears, I just shrunk it for upload purposes.

My Vortex Viper scope is a good quality scope for the money. I watched a red tailed hawk in a field first at 15x and went up to 35x and the eyes of the hawk were clearly in focus the whole time.

I have only had it for a couple of weeks and i have used it 4 or 5 times already at the gun range. I can see my groups at 200 yards with no problem. I purchased it to go on a dyi hunting trip and it fits perfectly in the optics pocket on my Slumber Jack bounty 2.0.

This was my first purchase from BHPhoto. They had the best price, a free tripod and free shipping. The items were well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. My previous spotting scope was the Redfield Rampage 20-60X60. The Vortex Viper HD 15-45X65 is better in every respect. The Viper has crystal clear images, even at 45 magnification, and is way easier to focus. I was able to see hits on steel at 500 yards and make out details on tree bark past the 500 yard target. The Vortex Pro bipod that came with the scope is really good too. I think this spotting scope is worth the money and am happy with the purchase. I use it for target shooting and am taking it to WY on an antelope hunt.

We like the ease and set up of the Vortex spotting scope with its tripod. We used it briefly at home but will give it a real test at the end of the months when we visit Yellowstone NP.

I purchased this scope with plans of using it at the indoor range I go to but it turns out that it isn't bright enough at my indoor range for this power scope, but, for the outdoor range it's great and I'm glad I bought it. B&H had the best price, free next day shipping, and they even threw in a couple of freebies! It turned out to be a win win!

Sure glad I didn't pay the extra $450 for the Razor. The Viper is bright and clear edge to edge. More that adequate for my usage.
Also glad I didn't go with the 85mm Objective, carrying this light one for 3 hours the other day was enough.

Nice scope! Honestly very nice. But .223 holes at 300 plus yards are difficult to see. 200 yards no problem.

Love the scope it has great eye relief when wearing glasses. I mostly used it for birding rom the deck or at the range to check targets.
But the best thing is the free tripod you get when ordered from B&H photo.