Spotting scopes angled versus straight

[218buck]

Looking to get a spotting scope but I am not sure what style to get. Either the angled or straight looking for some feed back on what guys are using and what there preferences are thanks.

[WampusCat]

You may check this recent post out. Both camps throw in their two cents.

 

http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/53754-straight-vs-angled-eye-piece/

 

Straight scope guys like the ease of acquiring the target when switching from binos to spotter. Myself and the angled guys like the ability to naturally and more comfortably look down into the scope while seated.

[OpticNerd]

I've used both and I prefer straight for my hunting style. It all boils done to personal preference really. In general if you do majority of your glassing in an upward angle then an angled scope would probably be more comfortable for longer use. If you do most of your glassing looking down steep angles then a straight scope would probably be best.

[Swivelhead]

I've weighed in on the angled/straight debate before. I do agree that a angled scope is easier to look through long term (hours) and have advocated angled scopes for that reason. That being said, all these years I've been using a Swaro AT80 (the old gray version) which is easy to line up on a target as its eyepiece does NOT rise above the barrel of the scope. The AT80 lines up just like a straight scope. The AT80 does not require substantial tripod movement when switching from binoculars to scope.

 

Recently, I acquired a Kowa 663 angled scope. Great scope optically, light and compact, perfect for a ride in the pack. However its eyepiece (ocular) is much higher than the optical tube and I find it difficult to acquire targets. The sight on the side of the scope is useless. Changing from binoculars to scope requires substantial tripod movement. Won't consider another angled scope unless is shares the AT80's "low eyepiece" design. Currently produced angled scopes all seem to have the high eyepiece issue, for that reason I'm switching camps, go straight.

[pirogue]

In other words, lazy guys and road hunters like angled. Guys who find themselves even with, or above their quarry, prefer straight.

[Swivelhead]

In other words, lazy guys and road hunters like angled. Guys who find themselves even with, or above their quarry, prefer straight.

Roads hit high points too .........

[Basser15]

I was going to post the thread I started with the same questions....but somebody beat me to it. I went with the straight and so far am happy that I did. I think it's easier for what I do which is spot the animal with my binos and then switch over to the spotter for a closer look. It's also been pretty easy to get my phonskope attached to it for video and pics .