Need a spotting scope

[williaada]

Just finished a successful mule deer hunt out west, and I had originally planned on using my Swaro 15x56 binos set up on tripod to glass for deer. This worked extremely well except when I needed to make sure the buck had 3pt or more on one side. Prior to making my stalks.

Thanks

 

[mtnrunner260]

What's your budget and how much weight are you willing to pack?
Do you already have a sufficient tripod and head?
There is a vast difference between a vortex scope/tripod and a swarovski on a really right stuff.

 

[WBouldin]

Shameless plug for one I’m selling

Sold

Like new condition - been in neoprene sleeve since box was opened. Comes with Ollin system (iPhone 13 pro) $1400 TYD lower 48

www.hunttalk.com

 

[Schaaf]

Need a budget hoss

 

[williaada]

I have a decent budget for this 2k is not out of the realm. The tripod is a aluminum suiri, and the head is a V5 fluid head.

 

[Schaaf]

I’d go used Swarovski ATS/STS, Kowa 77, or Meostar S2 at that budget. With some patience you’ll snag one for 1800.

 

[williaada]

What size should I look for, and I am looking for a lighter tripod any suggestions?

 

[p_ham]

Kowa 66 or 77. Depends on if you're carrying it or not.
I've got the 66, friend has the 77. Great glass. Different eyepieces are available for both.

 

[TheGrayRider]

Swaro. Buy once, cry once!

 

[Farmerj]

Another kowa vote

 

[S-3 Ranch]

Leupold 25x50 fixed gold ring
25x light weight , affordable price look on eBay

 

[appaloosa]

Shameless plug for one I’m selling

Sold

Like new condition - been in neoprene sleeve since box was opened. Comes with Ollin system (iPhone 13 pro) $1400 TYD lower 48

www.hunttalk.com

Here's a better deal on a better scope..

Meopta Meopro HD 20-60x80

Nearly new in almost flawless condition. Great value and quality glass, just looking to downsize to something a little smaller. Will throw in the neoprene cover and phoneskope adapter. $1200 tyd

www.hunttalk.com

 

[6mm Remington]

gr-15-30x50mm-compact-spotting-scope

Leupold 15-30x50mm Gold Ring Spotting scope. Great scope. I sure like mine.

 

[brymoore]

Swaro. I’d probably buy the ATX now so I could hike with a 65 bell and truck glass with a 115 Hubble.

I use the Swaro 65 ATS and love it.

 

[Beignet]

Leupold 25x50 fixed gold ring
25x light weight , affordable price look on eBay

Don’t think this is what OP is looking for when he already has high end 15x binos, but I do love mine.

 

[VOLhunter]

Kowa 77 all day! Got mine through S&S Archery when Kowa was on sale. They have great customer service and told me that if I waited 2 months, they would be $300 off. Military discount on top and I had it for $1800.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Don't over buy on something like this that you use like 2 weeks a year IMO. There are plenty of spotters that will do what you need under $500.