I am currently a hunter in the eastern USA (midwest). We are doing a public land backpack hunt in Colorado next year (2021) for elk and mule deer. I currently do not have a spotting scope, just basic vortex binos. The rifle being used will be a Tikka T3 in 7mm Rem Mag. I will have a budget of around $1500-$2000 for a rifle scope and spotting scope combined.
1. What magnification should I be looking at for the rifle scope? I recently was able to use a Zeiss Conquest V4 3-12 and really liked it. I have been also looking at Swarovski Z5 in 2.4-12 & 3-18. Not sure if I should go cheaper on this and more on the spotter...
2. What should I look for in spotting scopes? I have researched here and I am more knowledgeable, but still, I am left without a route to go. I have also looked into the Maven CS.1 15-45x65. I do not know if that would be a good route and they do not offer that for the demo program.
3. Should I spend more on a spotting scope than a rifle scope? I know we will be glassing a lot.
4. Any questions I am not asking?
1. What magnification should I be looking at for the rifle scope? I recently was able to use a Zeiss Conquest V4 3-12 and really liked it. I have been also looking at Swarovski Z5 in 2.4-12 & 3-18. Not sure if I should go cheaper on this and more on the spotter...
2. What should I look for in spotting scopes? I have researched here and I am more knowledgeable, but still, I am left without a route to go. I have also looked into the Maven CS.1 15-45x65. I do not know if that would be a good route and they do not offer that for the demo program.
3. Should I spend more on a spotting scope than a rifle scope? I know we will be glassing a lot.
4. Any questions I am not asking?