what is the best spotting scope below 1k ?
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A used one. Or maybe call Cameraland, they have deals from time to time and they had a Kowa for about that, but remember you'll still need an eyepiece with those and they can cost as much as the scope itself. For whatever reason though, this one was a better deal on both. I'd call 'em and make sure to tell 'em you're a member here.
Leupold comes up for about that often too, though I think the 60x version costs more than that.
Some other guys with more experience with more different types will chime in shortly, this is a common question on here. I bet if you look back a page or two you'll find pages of information regarding your question.
Leupold comes up for about that often too, though I think the 60x version costs more than that.
Some other guys with more experience with more different types will chime in shortly, this is a common question on here. I bet if you look back a page or two you'll find pages of information regarding your question.
It's my pleasure to discuss options with you to best suit the need of the spotter. I am back in the store first thing tomorrow morning, 516-217-1000, please give me a call. Have a great day
Doug
Doug
1: Call the phone number mentioned above
2: If you're not fully set on a 80, Kowa TSN-664M might be a solid option
2: If you're not fully set on a 80, Kowa TSN-664M might be a solid option
Depends if you want one with a reticle or not. I am currently using the Bushnell lmss, and it works well for me. They are close to 1k.
Bushnell Legend T spotter with the reticle is crazy good for the price. I sold my Leupold spotters and ended up trying one. It works great for me. It is better than Viper HD spotters, IMO.
I also run the Bushnell Legend with a mil reticle, and it works good for me. With that being said, I have also done business with Doug, (within the last three weeks), and he is a good guy to deal with.
Anyone here have any feedback on the Athlon Ares spotting scope? I’m curious how it compares to the Razor.
I looked through the viper and razor spotters from vortex. Both were pretty dang good. For the money I don’t think the viper can be best for the money. Edge to edge clarity suffered compared to the razor but not by much. The razor is a big step down from swaro, but it’s still half the price. If you want a reticle, the legend T is good for the money. To my eyes, the glass was very dark and muddy, but still totally useable inside of 1k yards.
May I suggest you read this review posted on another forum and afterwards please give me a call to discuss your new Ares spotter 
As usual @gr8fuldoug knocked it out of the park with customer service. He had the Athlon ares spotting scope on sale so I picked it up. When it comes in I’ll be comparing it to a vortex razor and a leupold sequio. I imagine it will be way better than the leupold, but probably slightly below the razor.
