Compact Spotter Review | Vortex Razor vs Swarovski STC vs Maven S.2

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10 ай бұрын

For just the results, navigate to the last 5 minutes or so. For the full effect, pour a glass of whatever you like, sit back, and enjoy this "glassing-with-your-buddies" -style review!
Want to see more true comparisons like this? Let us know in the comments!
Swarovski ATC/STC at Outdoorsmans
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Vortex Razor HD 13-39 at Oudoorsmans
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Maven S.2 at Maven
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@westernhunter 8 ай бұрын

Weight Correction! Vortex Razor: 28.6 oz Maven S.2: 34 oz Swarovski STC: 35 oz

@KC-7mm 10 ай бұрын

Great review I really like the format. After owning the NL 12s I’d have to go swaro after being a welder for 13 years my eyes are a lot more sensitive than they used to be. lesser quality glass really strains my eyes so long glassing sessions are way easier behind great glass

@joelcipriano9100 7 ай бұрын

Nice to hear your experience in reviewing these optics.

@westernhunter 7 ай бұрын

Right on

@ads3453 2 ай бұрын

I know its a pain in the arse but if you guys do something like this again can you please attempt to do phone footage through the scopes :) It helps us so much by seeing through them

@jeffreyenglebert9016 10 ай бұрын

Excellent review. As with most things it's a compromise.

@armandomada633 10 ай бұрын

Awesome guys .I pack around my BTX with me on couesdeer hunt I just need something lighter .thanks for the review..

@westernhunter 10 ай бұрын

Right on Armando!

@praballunavat5651 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, gentlemen.

@westernhunter 3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@Bouncing22 10 ай бұрын

Great video. The FOV on the Swaro is mind blowing. Probably a big reason for less eye fatigue.

@patescott2234 10 ай бұрын

Swaro is a niche optic, if I wanted to drop 2K plus I’m going full size. The maven is nice, well built, and definitely not a bad choice but lacks optical reach for me. I haven’t been a fan of vortex for quite some time but am objective enough to say I think they knocked it out of the park on this new razor. However, I believe most guys are going to be comparing this new razor to the Maven CS1, Athlon Ares, and lower Kowas.

@jeffreyfoster2804 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I have the STC and love it. Just got back from a MT sheep hunt and was spotting ewes 2.5 miles away. Just as goos as my ATS even a the lower power.

@westernhunter 8 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@shem44 Ай бұрын

I'm considering both ATC and kowa 553. Over here the kowa 553 is only usd520 cheaper than ATC and only comes with 1 year warranty compared to 10 years from swarov. With a wider fov and potential higher resale value, more compact, it makes more sense to go with ATC for me.

@QuitoQueso 9 ай бұрын

I'd like to see how a Leupold GR HD stacks up against these, as it's kind of in between price of the Swaro and the others.

@westernhunter 9 ай бұрын

I'd say the GR scopes are a great option. We haven't tested the actual compact series, but those seem very promising as well. As for the GR 12-40x60, it's got all the characteristics that we look for. It's lightweight, the optics are plenty good, and the durability factor is a big bonus with anything from Leupold, especially the Gold Ring line. We'll keep this in mind for future reviews!

@m3nathan 3 ай бұрын

Great format boys, you've helped me out immensely. I'm in Australia so paying double your quoted prices but the Maven is still looking like a go for me. I run their 18x56 binos and rate them highly

@westernhunter 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help! You'll like it.

@RWGG22 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. For the review

@westernhunter 10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@semiprohunter 9 ай бұрын

Can we see a digi scope image out of these side by side?

@westernhunter 9 ай бұрын

We'll get to work on that!

@eugenemarshall596 8 ай бұрын

How does the leupold gold ring 12/40 compare to theses three? I know it weighs a little more I am looking for a 1 purchase scope for hunting and limited range use would you recommend leupokd?

@westernhunter 8 ай бұрын

We like the Gold Ring and I'd say it easily competes with the Maven and Vortex. Is it worth the extra $500? With Leupold's reputation for durability, it might be. If I were just buying one all-around spotting scope, I would take a hard look at a Zeiss Gavia 85 or at least a 65mm scope with HD glass and 50-60 power.

@eugenemarshall596 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@uploadedvideos7907 9 ай бұрын

Ooh, what "ball-head" is being used on the Swaro scope?

@westernhunter 9 ай бұрын

That's the Outdoorsmans Gen II Pistol Grip head. Coming soon 👀

@michaelcardin3467 9 ай бұрын

For the blue collar working guy thats a diy hunter does the razor make the most sense?

@westernhunter 9 ай бұрын

For the purpose of a compact spotter, yes. If you think you might be glassing more than 800-1000 yards, you might want to look into more of a full-size scope. Brody will be happy to help you decide if you give him a call at Outdoorsmans! 1-800-291-8065

@michaelcardin3467 9 ай бұрын

@@westernhunter looking for a compact, our group. Has 85 razor and a 85 Maven so I wanted to add a compact for long pack in trips.

@westernhunter 9 ай бұрын

@@michaelcardin3467 The compact Razor will be great for that 👍Outdoorsmans has both the straight and angled in stock right now! They might even cut you a deal if you mention this video.

@rooftop7089 8 ай бұрын

Have owned the kowa 554 and Swarovski compact spotter. Sold the Swarovski. In the field with my eyes the kowa was better. Still love my Swarovski binoculars though.

@shem44 Ай бұрын

Care to share in which aspect is kowa better than STC?

@rooftop7089 Ай бұрын

@@shem44 When I was glassing cut cornfields I could get a clearer image with the kowa.

@shem44 Ай бұрын

@@rooftop7089 Given that kowa is using 100% fluorite, I'm not really surprised the image is better. But STC wide FOV is really a charmer.

@rooftop7089 Ай бұрын

@@shem44 it definitely does have a wider fov but I use my spotter more for sizing up an animal once I spot them with my binoculars. So a bigger fov was not as important to me. Both are quality units

@PredatorSlayer41 8 ай бұрын

What did you guys score the kowa?

@westernhunter 8 ай бұрын

As Brody said, we didn't get to use it for this review because the one we had was sold. That said, optically, the Kowa is a close second. Construction-wise, it's slightly lacking due to the lack of rubber armoring. Great choice if you add a decent case for quite a bit less than the ATC/STC.