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Looking for a new spotting scope. Weight is not a huge issue, however, clarity and excellent optics are. Mostly use for game spotting from tripod. Budget is in the $1K to $1.5K range. Any suggestions? Have not found a good comparison site that really dissects the various manufacturers and models. ___________________ Just Remember, We ALL Told You So. | ||
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I forget the model number, but the 88mm Kowa is tough to beat.. Zeiss makes a decent one too and is in the $1k range. As with rifle scopes, quality glass is not cheap, and you get what you pay for.. Good luck NRA Benefactor. Life is tough... It's even tougher when you're stupid... John Wayne | |||
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Yep, the Kowa 88mm are certainly great, but at $2,400 it's more than I wanted to drop on a field scope. Interestingly, I used a Zeiss Diascope 85mm a week ago and wasn't blow away by its clarity. At $3,100 a copy, it's off the list. If money wasn't the limiter, I would take the Kowa hands down over the Zeiss. ___________________ Just Remember, We ALL Told You So. | |||
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I have the older model of this: http://www.cameralandny.com/op....pl?page=vortexrazor It does what I need it to do. With a 20x60 eyepiece this is about 1300... http://www.cameralandny.com/op...l?page=kowa_tsn-82sv Ed DRSS Member | |||
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SR - Thanks for the link. I have been reading more and more about the Pentax 80ED. Pound for pound looks to be the best combination of $$$ and performance. Will get one in my hands and see what I can see... ___________________ Just Remember, We ALL Told You So. | |||
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Okay, so how about an older Kowa? Like the 660 or 664? Maybe even a 770.. You can pick them up within your price range.. NRA Benefactor. Life is tough... It's even tougher when you're stupid... John Wayne | |||
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A couple of guys at the range have got Konus spotters.........man, for the money those are some fine scopes! . | |||
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I would agree with 505ED. For your budget, the Razor is hard to beat. | |||
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Maybe take a look @ the " Celestron Regal M2 65ED " http://forums.accuratereloadin...671088891#8671088891 http://sportoptics101.com/cate...tting-scope-reviews/ http://www.celestron.com/brows...2-ed-spotting-scopes | |||
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