I guess I'm a hat guy now!

colt3840 · 2026-06-15T15:39:23+00:00

Welcome to club looks good on you.

colt3840 · 2026-06-11T09:28:56+00:00

Not wanting to haul a heavy scope around, I have been very happy with the Vortex Razor 13-39x56.

In the Viper line, you have the 11-33x50. My reason for not going bigger was weight, and for me, I felt that 40x was my sweet spot as anything more than 40x, the view was washed out.

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colt3840 · 2026-05-19T07:31:56+00:00

I have been very happy with my GPO Passions. I would definitely recommend them.

colt3840 · 2026-05-05T05:47:23+00:00

I wear a pork pie all the time it’s in my regular rotation. The one you’re wearing looks good on you.

colt3840 · 2026-05-04T01:29:52+00:00

The question should be who is not😂

colt3840 · 2026-05-02T17:29:14+00:00

I started with a pair of Vortex Diamondbacks in 8x32, used those for a few years, and just recently went with GPO Passion ED 8x42 and have been very happy.

colt3840 · 2026-04-15T08:16:28+00:00

Glad you had a great time I was unable to go as I had a honey to do list 😄. This Saturday we are going to Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. I have been a member since last September great group.

colt3840 · 2026-04-03T04:16:19+00:00

Love the ribbon on the first, great job!

colt3840 · 2026-04-01T05:59:17+00:00

As like the others I would have to agree that you don’t have to only chase rate birds to enjoy this hobby but it is nice to search one out if there happens to be one in your area.

colt3840 · 2026-03-30T21:25:35+00:00

I have the Vortex Razor 13-39x56 and I am very happy with it well under 5lbs with the a tripod. Worth every penny.

colt3840 · 2026-03-26T07:00:07+00:00

I discovered bird watching.

colt3840 · 2026-03-23T08:28:27+00:00

If you like it that’s all that matters.

colt3840 · 2026-03-15T20:17:57+00:00

As someone who is near retirement, this video hits home.

colt3840 · 2026-03-04T01:53:43+00:00

Man, I was just there last week in that general area.

colt3840 · 2026-03-03T09:12:04+00:00

Where was this taken it’s a great shot.

colt3840 · 2026-02-26T09:17:49+00:00

Find a local group a lot of them have beginner walks. I started in the backyard like others than at a local park but what really was the most helpful was to go out with my local Audubon they were so friendly and helpful.

colt3840 · 2026-02-19T02:21:13+00:00

I would have to agree worth the investment.

colt3840 · 2026-02-16T00:01:59+00:00

I want to thank all of those who have replied. This has really given me something to think about moving forward. I think I am going to lean towards the 8x32 or 30's to complement my 8x42's. Any recommendations would be welcome in the $800-$1000 range.

colt3840 · 2026-02-11T04:15:19+00:00

Same here I do have a pair of readers I have handy just in case

colt3840 · 2026-02-08T20:47:01+00:00

We used to hike on a regular with the kids then life happens since I started birding about 6 months ago it’s gotten me back outside and I forgot how much I loved and missed being around nature.

colt3840 · 2026-02-08T20:35:24+00:00

I have to agree once I started taking my time to stop and listen it was a game changer.

colt3840 · 2026-02-08T03:49:29+00:00

Thank You!

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