Picking the right spotting scope?

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Looking for a new spotting scope. My questions is which one? I run sworski everything when it comes to glass and have always been super happy but I use my binos almost daily at the house, and there scopes are fantastic. . When I buy cheaper products I tend to be unsatisfied with the results. Problem with a spotting scope I may use it 15 times a year. 4-5 days out west. Then the rest at the range. So the price of sworski is a hard pill to swallow.
I bought a alpine spotting scope It’s terrible. Works ok at the range but I can tell more with 10x42 then with the scope.
Any other brands I should look at or save up and stick with sworski. Thank you.
 

Aaron Warpony

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Leica, kowa (careful which model) and Swarovski make the best spotting scopes in my eyes. I can't justify carrying the weight unless it's one of those brands. my eyes don't like any other scopes.
 
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Thank you for the reply’s . So it’s safe to say the Kowi 773 with 20x60 eye piece is around $2300.00
The Swarovski ATS 60 with 20-60 is around $2200?


Or body price
K-1600.00 77mm
S-$1689.00 65mm

Lenses
K-$738.00 20x60
S-$579.00 20x60


So I’m torn decisions decisions
 

ghostrider272

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I'd call Doug and see what he can do for you as a Rokslide forum member. I didn't pay 2300$ for mine from him. For the Kowa eyepiece, you should look at the 25-60. That has the Flourite lens and is the upgrade from the 20-60. Have that one on my 773 and the view is pretty damn good.
 

ILPete

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If the Kowa773 is a bit too much $$$ you may want to consider the Meopta MeoPro 80. Regular price is $1600, B&H photo currently has it for $1389. I've not seen one, but do have the excellent MeoStar S2. From the reviews I've seen the MeoPro is just a small step back from the top dogs. Meopta seems to have a good warranty service rep also.
 
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