kowa tsn 601

[Eltigreblanco]

I'm looking to get my first spotting scope? Does anyone have any input on this kowa? I'm also wondering what eye peice you guys run with this. Thanks ahead of time

 

[MuleyFever]

Nice little scope. I have one with the 20-60x eye piece and cover I may sell if you decide on it. It’s about 33oz with my tripod plate.

 

[Frank Grimes]

Nice little scope. I have one with the 20-60x eye piece and cover I may sell if you decide on it. It’s about 33oz with my tripod plate.
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I’ve been looking at this scope as well. Mainly because of the eyepiece options. Anything you would compare it too? I currently have the 65mm vanguard. I’d really like a 66mm kowa, but it’s quite abit more.

 

[willfrye027]

I have a 602 and I like it a lot. With good atmospheric conditions you get a pretty clean view even at 60x. Have not compared it to much. It’s an awesome value for price/weight/image quality especially if you can get a used one. I thought it was better than the Leupold 15-40(?)x60 non hd that I’ve used.

 

[MuleyFever]

I’ve been looking at this scope as well. Mainly because of the eyepiece options. Anything you would compare it too? I currently have the 65mm vanguard. I’d really like a 66mm kowa, but it’s quite abit more.

I have not had it next to anything else. I had the 50mm vortex but the lower magnification bothered me in a spotter. The low light performance was also annoying so I decided to try the 60mm. I have not used it much yet though so I don’t have a good review to offer. Off my back porch so far I think I like it better than the vortex.

 

[willfrye027]

You can also get a 30x wide for it which gives a really nice, bright image with good FOV. I went with the 20-60 because I wanted that too end mag range for field judging. If you were going to do more looking for game with the spotter, 30x would be awesome. I have 15s so I am using it mainly for field judging. The 30x has slightly better FOV than the 20x in the 20-60x eyepiece, it’s bright, and great image quality.

 

[MuleyFever]

I think there is a 30x in the classifieds.

 

[bitbckt]

I use a 601 with a 30x WA. It's a handy package for a great price that I don't mind schlepping around the field. I'm not a trophy hunter - I use it for locating not judging and works just great for that.

 

[coues32]

Tough to beat for weight and price, sold swaro 65hd. Fits my needs better

 

[Frank Grimes]

You can also get a 30x wide for it which gives a really nice, bright image with good FOV. I went with the 20-60 because I wanted that too end mag range for field judging. If you were going to do more looking for game with the spotter, 30x would be awesome. I have 15s so I am using it mainly for field judging. The 30x has slightly better FOV than the 20x in the 20-60x eyepiece, it’s bright, and great image quality.

That’s the setup I was think of going with. I still think I may save up and go with the 66 though. The vanguard works for now

 

[coues32]

Don't think you will gain much with 66, had both 601, 66mm and swaro 65hd, only have 601 now

 

[outdoor_matt]

I've got the 66mm Kowa with 30x WA eyepiece, and it's extremely clear and comfortable to look through. I would save for the 66 if I was you.

 

[coues32]

601 in oprics classifieds

 

[willfrye027]

I’m surprised there’s not more love for the 600 series. It’s a great balance between cost, weight, and quality.