Looking to get an all around spotting scope

[npauls]

I am in the market for an all around spotting scope that I can use for spotting from the truck as well as hiking the coulees and mountains.

I have been eyeing up either the new vortex viper hd straight eye piece in 15-45x 65 or the vortex razor hd in the 11-33x50. I can get both for the same price brand new. They would both be $800 canadian shipped with the vortex high mountain tripod.

I am open to other options as well. Other brands and models to look at. My buddy suggested a leupold gold ring which i can get for about $900 Canadian shipped.

I am also looking into a decent tripod to use while hiking with my new spotting scope and my binos.


Let me know what you think a good option is and why. I will be using it mostly for mule deer. Whitetails. And elk.