Dalebow

which is better optics alpen or vortex?? Overall

bugsNbows

I've not personally seen either, but the Vortex Viper series has had some good press.

J for the USA

Is the Vortex Viper the one that some hunting magazine gave an award of the year to? Like, best glass for around $100 or something?

bugsNbows

J, The typical Viper in 3-9 X 40 runs about $325 + or -. The Vortex Diamondback is cheaper and may be what you are referring to.

Dalebow

The high end alpen 3-9X42 is around $200 bucks, the binos got good write ups, thinking about trying the apex scope??

Folically Challenged

Check the specs - they may be the same piece, rebranded. If so, go with the longer warranty.

I bought a Vortex Viper 2-7x for my mountain rifle, & I've been well pleased with it.

FC

JNTURK

not sure which optics you are looking at (bino's, spotter, or scope)....but i got the vortex diamondbacks at http://cameralandny2.reachlocal.net/for $129 and that is some great piece of Glass right there....warranty is killer as well

Dalebow

Iam looking at the 3-9X42 apex scope

CarpetBagger

I have the Alpen shasta ridge binos....8x32 i bought them off ebay for 97 bucks brand new in the box. Awesome binos.

RPS

I have an Alpen 15-45x60 Spotting Scope and I love it, it's very clear and easy to use. I actually have a website that I sell Alpen optics from, this link should get you to the Alpen start page
http://www.redpinesports.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=395_792

and this code will get you free shipping. RPSFS0108

if you see something you like let me know, i'll see what else I can do for you.