[Angled] Used my scope out at the range at 100yds. No problem at this distance in seeing holes from my 308. I ended up having to scope for the chap next to me. Next day was the real test, at 215yds. In the rough we set up targets and ounce again no problem. I'm truly happy with everything from dealing with B&H and talking to Vanguard for helping me choose this scope.

[5.445 lb] This scope has great glass. I am able to see 5.56 on white paper at 300 yards.

[19.0 to 20.0 mm] I am very happy with this purchase. The optics are very clear. I have a friend that has a spotting scope that costed 3x this much. I would recommend checking this one before spending the extra money on those far more expensive units.

[Angled] Finally got a trip to the range today to try out the scope for its intended use. Longest range at or club is 200 yards and it was very easy to see .223 size holes on white paper at that distance. Scope gives a very sharp image at low to mid magnification. At 60X the .223 holes were all visible, but a bit blurry; backing down the magnification to around 45-50X really sharpened up the image, while still making the target very easy to see.  One thing that really helped was the Tripod that Vanguard provided free as part of a rebate; it was not a chintzy freebee they were giving away, but a very stable high quality tripod with dampened video panning head that made it easy to manipulate to find the target and to hold it in place when locked.

I am glad that I spent the money for a scope of this quality vs. an entry level unit (this is my first scope), so I avoided having to do a re-do in short order.  You get what you pay for in quality glass.  B&H had the best pricing by far on this scope; catching the tripod rebate going on was icing on the cake.  Highly recommended!

[Angled] This scope offers a lot of features and quality for the bucks. The optics are clear and sharp, and the scope is solidly constructed. It's too bad Vanguard doesn't offer a prime eyepiece, such as a 30x, but the supplied zoom eyepiece is still quite good. Beyond 40x the image softens noticeably, although that's typical for most moderately priced scopes. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I found the focusing mechanism to be extremely smooth with just the right amount of resistance. The cover fits a bit snugly but it also provides excellent protection. I've been using the scope to observe birds and other wildlife as well as for casual astronomy.

[19.0 to 20.0 mm] Great glassheavy duty

[82 mm] Spectacular scope for its price point. I had been using a B&L Discover scope for decades before purchasing this scope. This scope easily triples my binocular range for bird-watching.

[19.0 to 20.0 mm] This is an upgrade from a Cabela's Pine Ridge scope I've used for nearly 20 years. I assume most people looking at this scope are looking to upgrade, not Swavorski users. I use this scope for birding watching with a Manfroto tripod. Pros: Coarse/fine focus. I really like the fine focus nob. Makes it really easy to dial in on exactly the bird you want. Clarity. The ED glass and 82mm objective give sharp, clear images. Nice big eyepiece as well, works good with glasses. Solid. This scope feels like a high-precision piece of equipment. Cons: Weight. Coupled with an aluminum Manfrotto tripod, it is heavy. As I said in my tripod review, this can be a plus when you are standing in the wind looking at ducks and shorebirds. But it is a bit of a chore to carry. I think I've worked out a good strap system that should help. So far, very pleased with the scope. The bag seems good, have not tried that in the field yet, with rain moving in this week, it will soon get a workout I'm sure. Expecting this scope to last me a good 20 years plus.

[82 mm] I bought the endeavor 82 spotting scope and let it deliver to my hotel. It arrived nice on time and in great condition. The view is more than I ever imagined and the case it comes with fits good and comes in handy. A tip for everyone buying this spotting scope: use a good that can gold the weight and not a cheap one. I used it on a old Vanguard Tripod we had at home and fully extended it was a little wobbly. My advise is to also buy the Vanguard Espod CX1 tabletop Tripod with it. It had a great stability and holds the scope really steady

[82 mm] The glass is VERY clear! Solid construction and I am very pleased I compared this in low light to the Viper HD and I could not find any difference. You can see the rings of Saturn and this is the best scope for for the price and beats many of higher price points too.