Vortex Golden Eagle

[dsdmmat]

So I got to try out the golden eagle yesterday at my club's weekly shoot. The conditions ran from cloudy to bright sun. I find the eye relief at max power to be a little touchy and the mirage in bright sun to be harsh. That is to be expected at 60x though. The glass was very clear and the fine crosshairs were great even out to the 400 yard line they did not cover the X so you could not see it like most of the scopes I have tried. The adjustments were positive and repeatable. Overall I am very pleased with this scope. I can see adding a couple more to my safe in the future.

 

[Exonautic]

i kind of just want to see what 60x looks like. considering i shoot at 200 yrds 9x is good enough for me.

 

[Frankly]

Sorry about the made in China quip, I was wrong, it looks like an awesome scope.

 

[dsdmmat]

So I have put about 140 rounds down range since installing the Golden Eagle and I am still impressed. It is a world of difference over the 32 power Nikon I have on my 30-06 Bench gun. Being able to read the fine print (numbers) on targets out to 400 yards is pretty impressive. I am really liking the simple reticle, no clutter, no dots just fine crosshairs to put on the target. While it may not work for hunting or tactical applications very well it is perfect for know distance shooting. I have 4 other bench guns that I can see putting one of these on, while it may be overkill for a 223, I still think it would be worth it.

 

[Podmonkey]

What focal plane is it? I'm wondering if its even possible to have a viable first plane reticle with such a wide magnification range. What's the FOV at 60x? My freaking spottting scope goes to 60x!

 

[dsdmmat]

What focal plane is it? I'm wondering if its even possible to have a viable first plane reticle with such a wide magnification range. What's the FOV at 60x? My freaking spottting scope goes to 60x!

second focal plane, FOV at 60 power 1.7 feet at 100 yards. Why buy a spotting scope and a rifle scope when you can have both in one?
Vortex Optics - Golden Eagle HD

 

[Podmonkey]

second focal plane, FOV at 60 power 1.7 feet at 100 yards. Why buy a spotting scope and a rifle scope when you can have both in one?
Vortex Optics - Golden Eagle HD

That's what Inwas thinking when Inasked about the FOV. But my spotting scope cost $300.

 

[dsdmmat]

Well I went and pulled the trigger on a second one. I liked the first one so much I have decided to replace all my Bench rest rifle scopes with the golden eagle. If I buy 2 a year I will be done in a couple of years.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Wish I could drop that kinda cash on a telescope.

 

[Podmonkey]

Wish I could drop that kinda cash on a telescope.

Do still have both kidneys? You only need one y'know.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Do still have both kidneys? You only need one y'know.

I guess you're right. I don't drink much so I could do without. Ordering one tonight.

 

[Jaywmustang]

Ouch pricey

 

[Podmonkey]

I guess you're right. I don't drink much so I could do without. Ordering one tonight.

If you find a place that takes kidneys on trade for optics lemme know if they have have low power variables too. I need one on my AR.

 

[Exonautic]

wish i had that option. If you come from an irish family like mine you need three if you can get em. all my uncles started talking about how quickly i'd be under the table when i turn 21.

 

[Podmonkey]

wish i had that option. If you come from an irish family like mine you need three if you can get em. all my uncles started talking about how quickly i'd be under the table when i turn 21.

I'll sell you one of mine for $1800.

 

[Exonautic]

I'll sell you one of mine for $1800.

wonder if you could throw a third kidney in series with your other ones.

 

[Jaywmustang]

Vortex Golden Eagle HD Riflescopes

 

[Podmonkey]

wonder if you could throw a third kidney in series with your other ones.

I dunno, I suppose. Do you want it or not.

 

[Exonautic]

I dunno, I suppose. Do you want it or not.

think i'm good. I'll be sure to give you a call when my first fails.

 

[Podmonkey]

think i'm good. I'll be sure to give you a call when my first fails.

<After installation of kidney, laughs maniacally>
"You don't know where I've been @Exonautic, you don't know where I've been!!!"

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Well I went and pulled the trigger on a second one. I liked the first one so much I have decided to replace all my Bench rest rifle scopes with the golden eagle. If I buy 2 a year I will be done in a couple of years.

What did you take off?

Any ffp stuff?

 

[Exonautic]

<After installation of kidney, laughs maniacally>
"You don't know where I've been @Exonautic, you don't know where I've been!!!"

oh god knows what they put in that truck stop food you've been chowing on all these years.

 

[Exonautic]

What did you take off?

Any ffp stuff?

ooh, good question actually.

 

[Podmonkey]

oh god knows what they put in that truck stop food you've been chowing on all these years.

What I've eaten is the least of your concerns!

 

[Eddie Gunks]

If you find a place that takes kidneys on trade for optics lemme know if they have have low power variables too. I need one on my AR.

I think i know a guy in thailand......

 

[Podmonkey]

I think i know a guy in thailand......

Cool. Contact from one of your ladyboys?

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Cool. Contact from one of your ladyboys?

No. But if you are interested in some ladyboys i can arrange it easily enough.

 

[Podmonkey]

No. But if you are interested in some ladyboys i can arrange it easily enough.

I am not interested in @GUNSICK, thanks.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I am not interested in @GUNSICK, thanks.

While @GUNSICK really likes ladyboys, he is not one himself.

He is just a real ugly dude (incidentally his wife is legally blind....,go figure. After seeing him on sat. I was thinking about poking out my eyes).

 

[Podmonkey]

While @GUNSICK really likes ladyboys, he is not one himself.

He is just a real ugly dude (incidentally his wife is legally blind....,go figure. After seeing him on sat. I was thinking about poking out my eyes).

He claims you are the one into ladyboys.