scoutm Report post Posted February 7, 2008 http://www.swfa.com/pc-4309-45-swfa-20x65-...ter-system.aspx Kind of like this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted February 7, 2008 http://www.swfa.com/pc-4309-45-swfa-20x65-...ter-system.aspx Kind of like this? Perfect, that is the one right there. Thanks for the link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted February 8, 2008 I haven't seen anything mentioned about Kowa. I haven't been real big on spotting scopes, but I have looked through a swaro and a kowa and IMO, the kowa had it beat. You save some money with them and get an incredible spotting scope. It was an 88 mm objective. You probably won't get too much support for it, but if you have time, take the time and go compare. I think you might like it http://www.kowascope.com/frontend/proddisp.asp?co=10000375 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Yeah but if you have 2 swaro's spotting scopes made into a pair of bino's you will not have to carry a pair of 15's besides kevin you already know when I hunt with you i don't even carry a pack because you carry enough in yours for 3 people. No, you'll just have a $6,000 pair of 20-60's All this coming from a guy who on an elk hunt just has a water bottle shoved in one pocket, and a handfull of shells in the other. Somebody has to take care of you. It's kind of a charity thing i guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbackaz Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Clarity and field of view should be the same between the two. The 80 gives has better light gathering and larger exit pupil which gives an advantage in low light conditions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueswt Report post Posted February 16, 2008 I have the 65 and it's great for packing but if i could do it over i would buy the 80HD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted February 16, 2008 If you are considering the 65mm, you might consider the Leica 62 that Doug at Camera Land has on special and save some serious ching http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...?showtopic=8358 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagstaff Report post Posted February 18, 2008 You might consider the Zeiss 85MM Diascope. 3.5" shorter, 6 oz. lighter, 6% brighter, about $600 cheaper (new from Cabelas), and I thought every bit as good as the Swarovski 80HD. I thought digiscoping was easier with the Zeiss too (I liked their flip up camera adapter) if that is a consideration. Digiscoping opens up a whole new opportunity to get into the hills too! That being said, if you are commited to the Swarovski, go to the 80MM rather than the 65MM. You will be glad you did all things considered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted February 21, 2008 I posted a birders review of spotters in this optics section. Looks like the Kowas and the Swaro 80 would be the way to go. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted February 22, 2008 If you got the money, go with KOWA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
