THE OUTDOORSMANS Report post Posted April 13, 2016 Is your spotting scope worth its weight? https://outdoorsmans.com/blogs/news/151104071-worth-the-weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted April 13, 2016 No not to me, sold mine couple years back! But again I'm not hardcore like some others! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 14, 2016 This will be my first yr running a spotter, so I will have to wait and see. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE OUTDOORSMANS Report post Posted April 14, 2016 What spotter did you go with Shelvin? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I found a used Swaro ATS 65 HD. Im going to take it out this weekend for the first time. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE OUTDOORSMANS Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Awesome! That is a great spotter! If you like it, I would look at getting the 25-50 eyepiece for it. Jake 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhuntin Report post Posted April 14, 2016 My friends and I have this debate every year( when were out hunting) and the one I call OLE one EYE PAT refuses to use anything else despite the weight. I personally can't stand to use a spotter for more than 1 minute,not for the weight, but for the headaches Ive gotten. My buddy uses his for general glassing and I swear one eye is bigger than the other....Im with Vowell on this one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I don't go into the woods without my spotter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesmagnet Report post Posted April 15, 2016 I carry the Sts 65 hd 25x to 50x swaro. I can't imagine not having a sporting scope in the pack in glass able country. A spotting scope has saved me hundreds of uneeded stocks when the animal looked big through the 15 power binos at distance but after Looking through the 65 hd spotter and only then determined it wasn't worth it. For trophy hunting the spotters a must. I personally wouldn't carry the 95 as much as I hike because the 65 is enough In almost every situation. However I wish I had a 95 to put in my truck looking far way from the road parked on. That's when the 95 feels like it's a must for 1.5 mile plus looks when not hiking while hunting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted April 15, 2016 How much? OTD (out the door) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE OUTDOORSMANS Report post Posted April 16, 2016 Sorry for the delayed response Chris, I was up fly-fishing and trying to do some yote calling yesterday. As for the STX95 it runs around $4,428.00 before tax and $4,800 after. Call me at the shop and we can discuss it more if you are interested. 1-800-291-8065 Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted April 22, 2016 Always interested in glass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting AZ Report post Posted August 24, 2016 I have NEW (1) Swarovski STS HD & (1) ATS HD 25-50x80 Wide Angle spotting scopes for sale (one angled and one straight). Both are brand new never used in their original factory boxes. These are the HD models, both have the upgraded 25-50x Wide Angle eye pieces (much better than the 20-60x eye piece. I just bought these and unfortunately must part. I am selling them cheaper than you'll find these new by several hundred anywhere. I can send pics if needed, but it's not too exciting, still in the factory box. I've attached stock photos from online, but this is exactly what they look like I just haven't even used them yet. $2899 obo (no tax as I'm not a business, just selling my personally bought items) If interested, shoot me a message as I don't expect these to last too long at these prices. Cheapest you'll find online NEW on eBay, Google, or Amazon for these with better wide angle eye pieces is $3098, or with the standard eye pieces for $2948 and often plus tax and shipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skiiiid Report post Posted August 25, 2016 What was your plan for having two different spotters if you don't mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
