Spotters Compact spotter?

[jbuck88]

I have a Leupold Gold Ring HD 12-40 spotter that I throw in my day bag for hunting. I've tried the Hensoldt spotter 60 as well and it was a huge improvement in glass quality it just didn't fit in my bag.

I usually hunt 3pt minimum areas so being able to count points at distance as well as scanning hillsides while hiking.

I'm interested in the Swarovski STC or maybe a stx 65mm. But I'm worried the STX would be too big like the hensoldt I got rid of. I see there are a few different spotters around the 60mm range and wondering if anyone has done a comparison on how they stack up for fov on low end and resolution on the top end?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

What size and weight do you want/need to stay within?

 

[jbuck88]

I don't really know how to quantify a max size. The Hensoldt was too large. The Leupold GR 12-40x60mm HD is about perfect for throwing in the bag, I just wish for better glass while still maintaining a decent FOV on the low end.

 

[Bakwa]

I've been using a 12-36 Athlon Cronus I got from Dave at Cameraland and everyone that looks through it complements it.
Had a number of unbiased people say glass looks better than Vortex Razor spotters and Leupold MK4 spotters side by side too.

 

[jbuck88]

Came pretty close to ordering the kowa prominar 66, but ended up ordering a swarovski ATC to fill the backpack role a little better. Hopefully I don't regret it.

 

[4O6shootist]

Swaro ATC, or the new razor HD 13-39 have been getting excellent reviews. Razor is stupid light at 28oz.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

We've got as new Demo Kowa TSN-55 Series spotters on sale for $1,399.99

 

[jbuck88]

I was tempted by the kowa 55 series, but ultimately turned off by the narrower FOV. The reviews on the glass for it make it sound awesome though.

I ultimately ordered a ATC because it's huge FOV and more compact then the TSN-66a or ATS 65mm with the WA eyepiece.

 

[Snapper314]

Its an older unit, but have you considered the Bushnell Legend T-Series 15-45x Spotting Scope?

 

[GreenMushroom]

We've got as new Demo Kowa TSN-55 Series spotters on sale for $1,399.99

That is a great price

 

[chevy_man]

Its an older unit, but have you considered the Bushnell Legend T-Series 15-45x Spotting Scope?

I've only looked through 2, but he wants image quality. That's a big step down from what he's after.

 

[Scopeye]

I have a Leupold Gold Ring HD 12-40 spotter that I throw in my day bag for hunting. I've tried the Hensoldt spotter 60 as well and it was a huge improvement in glass quality it just didn't fit in my bag.

I usually hunt 3pt minimum areas so being able to count points at distance as well as scanning hillsides while hiking.

I'm interested in the Swarovski STC or maybe a stx 65mm. But I'm worried the STX would be too big like the hensoldt I got rid of. I see there are a few different spotters around the 60mm range and wondering if anyone has done a comparison on how they stack up for fov on low end and resolution on the top end?

Another vote for the Kowa TSN 55 on sale at a significant discount from Cameraland which proves high end quality doesn't necessarily have to cost an arm and a leg.

Buy their Kowa TSN 884 for $2299.99 as well just to have since this sale price is outrageously cheap. This one's so crystal clear it's maybe even worth lugging around in a separate backpack and way way easier spotting 3 point bucks at 60x.

Buying both of these Kowas is still probably going to be cheaper than the Hendsolt 60 you liked.

 

[WB300]

Just read a review on the GPOTAC 45 15-45x60 spotter. I have one of their scopes and about to take their bino harness on a hunting trip. I'm becoming a fan of their stuff.

@gr8fuldoug could probably provide more info.

Just giving you options.... hope this helps.

 

[jbuck88]

It showed up today. Now just need to order a case and a better mount.