Angled spotting scope vs straight

[DragNshoot]

I am in the market for a good quality spotting scope and was curious as to which style is most useful. If I could get some opinions from guys that use them frequently and have used both styles that would be great.
Thanks in advance

 

[Quickdraw40]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

I think angled are more convienent. Extended eye relief helps also. $0.02

 

[christian77]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

Straight eyepieces make getting on-trgt quicker for me
However...
Angled spotting scopes allow for a lower profile IMO.

You may find a lot more answers for your query in the Sniper Observation Section located here

 

[DragNshoot]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

Thanks Doorkicker I'll look around in that thread

 

[heydavemd]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

I got an angled Nikon thinking it would make life easier, but if I had to do it over again, I'd get a straight one.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

if you hunt or spot....go straight
if you do highpower and spot for yourself....savvy the angled

 

[Guest]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

Angled is best all around for me. If you get one that the body rotates within the mount as well, it can be used as low to the ground as you need.
Think outside the box.

 

[notquiteright]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

I find angled very difficult to use for quick target IDs. Its much easier to look forward for a target than down at an angle.

HP shooters use the angle at an angle so they can roll over and read mirage, and find the spotter marker.

I found the angled scope doesnt lower the spotter's head much and often the scope's line of sight is fouled by vegetation because it is lower.

Most guys who use a spotter scope alot and have to traverse from target to target or area to area eventually get a straight scope.

As Pat Robertson says- Straight is great.

 

[DragNshoot]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

Thanks Guys I really appreciate the insight

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Angled spotting scope vs straight

you could always check out an over under type spotter....