Spotting scopes.

[Kurt]

Don I looked at the Vortex very hard because of the reviews from shooters that use it. But comparing reviews and specks between the Celestron 52306 and the Vortex I went with the Celestron because of the specks also the cost. For a mid price scope that is weather/water proof, exit pupil size, and eye relief made my dissection to go with the 52306 M-2. Exit pupil is impotent for me looking through the heavy floater. I need all the light I can get.
I think the mill recitals would be a distraction for Carol but it might be a plus for me for ranging. But Carol will behind the scope as much as I will.

Specifications for Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 Spotting Scope RZR-A1:
Magnification: 20-60 x
Objective Lens Diameter: 85 mm
Linear Field of View: 117-60 feet/1000 yards
Angular Field Of View: 2.2-1.1 degrees
Close Focus: 16.4 feet
Eye Relief: 18 mm-20 mm
Exit Pupil: 4.25-1.42 mm
Length: 15.3 inches
Weight:

For the Celestron....
Specifications:
•Diameter: 100 mm (3.93 in)
•Magnification : 22x - 67x
•Angular Field of View: 1.9° / 0.9°
•Linear Field of View (@1000 yds): 100 ft (33 m ) @ 22x, 47 ft (16 m) @ 67x
•Exit Pupil (mm): 4.5 - 1.5 mm
•Eye Relief (mm): 20 mm (0.79 in)
•Near Focus: 26.2ft (8 m)
•Prisms: BaK-4
•Optical Coatings: XLT (Fully Multi-Coated)
•Twilight Factor: 81.9
•Weather Proof: Waterproof / Fogproof