Ok so I'm going on a Elk or mule deer hunt next year in Whyomig.(non-typical outfitters. A+) Robb and his wife are great hosts. The hunt will be mostly on horseback and spot and stalk.now they do provided ziess and other top scopes the actual guides use.Even though they have spotters already this is an excuse for me to buy another one lol. Now to shoot I already have a Konus 80mm and Leupold. Here are my issues though my Konus is Huge and a log. So if I have to hike I don't wanna use it. The leuppy is an older model and has its issues so don't wanna use it. I wanna fine a good scope that takes a BEATING without spending 2k my limite for a 3rd spotter is 1k tops. I do have a premiere scope on one rifle and a night force on the other so I know my guns optic are great. I am probably the toughest on gear I truly am hard on it so any help on durability will help. I was thinking maybe a USO any feedback? Please help a fellow hide helper out guys. Post opinion. This is my second time to Wyoming and don't wanna shape quality glass this time lol
Hunting & Fishing Help with spotting scope.
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Re: Help with spotting scope.
Simple straightforward, pick up an old M49 or Argus scope. Another option is an older Balscope. They may not be cutting edge high speed, but will get the job done. If you do break it, oh well, you don't have much into it.
Simple straightforward, pick up an old M49 or Argus scope. Another option is an older Balscope. They may not be cutting edge high speed, but will get the job done. If you do break it, oh well, you don't have much into it.
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i go the vortex nomad i think it is called. It has taken a beating and works good for a cheap spoting scope. Doesnt hold a candle to the swaro but gets the job done
i go the vortex nomad i think it is called. It has taken a beating and works good for a cheap spoting scope. Doesnt hold a candle to the swaro but gets the job done
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Right now, I'm considering a Vortex Viper, mainly because of favorable comments in this forum. I am not looking for Cadillac if a Jimmy will do.
I know I want the angled eyepiece; but I'm still wondering whether I can get by at 250yd with the 15-45x60 optical configuration.
The 20-60x80 tempts, but the price is significantly more, and if the 'lesser' one can resolve bullet holes at 250, I don't need better.
Any advice here?
Greg
Right now, I'm considering a Vortex Viper, mainly because of favorable comments in this forum. I am not looking for Cadillac if a Jimmy will do.
I know I want the angled eyepiece; but I'm still wondering whether I can get by at 250yd with the 15-45x60 optical configuration.
The 20-60x80 tempts, but the price is significantly more, and if the 'lesser' one can resolve bullet holes at 250, I don't need better.
Any advice here?
Greg
Re: Help with spotting scope.
The nomad i got is 20x60x60 i can see bullet holes at 300 no prob not on max power. so the 15-45 might get it done. I have the straight eye piece but never liked the angled ones for using with a window mount.
The nomad i got is 20x60x60 i can see bullet holes at 300 no prob not on max power. so the 15-45 might get it done. I have the straight eye piece but never liked the angled ones for using with a window mount.
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I checked out the Nomad after reading about it above, and I think that's more to my liking, actually.
Thanks.
Greg
I checked out the Nomad after reading about it above, and I think that's more to my liking, actually.
Thanks.
Greg
Re: Help with spotting scope.
Yea I think after this I might go with a nomad also. Has anyone used the Leupold or any of the cabelas branded scopes?
Yea I think after this I might go with a nomad also. Has anyone used the Leupold or any of the cabelas branded scopes?
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If the guide has a spotter, why buy another. Good 10x42 or similar bino's will do great in most of what we have to offer for elk country. Stay light yourself, let the guide hump the heavy optics !
If the guide has a spotter, why buy another. Good 10x42 or similar bino's will do great in most of what we have to offer for elk country. Stay light yourself, let the guide hump the heavy optics !
Re: Help with spotting scope.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PROOF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea I think after this I might go with a nomad also. Has anyone used the Leupold or any of the cabelas branded scopes? </div></div>
I have the cabelas euro spotting scope and love it, it is made by Meopta. I've looked through the cheaper leupold wind river sequoia scopes and was very disappointed.
My brother has a Swaro HD spotter that I've compared it to, and for 1/3 the price tag it does very well and have been satisfied with it. First thing I noticed when comparing them was the Euro does have quite a bit smaller FOV.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PROOF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yea I think after this I might go with a nomad also. Has anyone used the Leupold or any of the cabelas branded scopes? </div></div>
I have the cabelas euro spotting scope and love it, it is made by Meopta. I've looked through the cheaper leupold wind river sequoia scopes and was very disappointed.
My brother has a Swaro HD spotter that I've compared it to, and for 1/3 the price tag it does very well and have been satisfied with it. First thing I noticed when comparing them was the Euro does have quite a bit smaller FOV.
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Going with the Guide's spotter is good advice; they'll know what's best for the specific situation and are bound to already have it onhand.
In my case, it's for Known Distance rifle match shooting, where I'm obliged to do my own spotting with my own scope.
Greg
Going with the Guide's spotter is good advice; they'll know what's best for the specific situation and are bound to already have it onhand.
In my case, it's for Known Distance rifle match shooting, where I'm obliged to do my own spotting with my own scope.
Greg
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I agree with some of the others here, I live in Utah and we take from 2-5 elk and deer hunters a year out. If you going with a guide they will have a great spotter. So I would just make sure you have a great pair of binos and skip the spotter or take one of your old ones. 9 times out of 10 our hunters are just looking thru our glass.
I agree with some of the others here, I live in Utah and we take from 2-5 elk and deer hunters a year out. If you going with a guide they will have a great spotter. So I would just make sure you have a great pair of binos and skip the spotter or take one of your old ones. 9 times out of 10 our hunters are just looking thru our glass.
Re: Help with spotting scope.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If the guide has a spotter, why buy another. Good 10x42 or similar bino's will do great in most of what we have to offer for elk country. Stay light yourself, let the guide hump the heavy optics ! </div></div>
Wise words indeed!
I just bought a Vortex razor HD 20x60x85 and sold my Kowa but I ain't humpin that Rock anywhere!
A Great pair of Binos is all you will need if your guides got a spotter.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sendero_man</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If the guide has a spotter, why buy another. Good 10x42 or similar bino's will do great in most of what we have to offer for elk country. Stay light yourself, let the guide hump the heavy optics ! </div></div>
Wise words indeed!
I just bought a Vortex razor HD 20x60x85 and sold my Kowa but I ain't humpin that Rock anywhere!
A Great pair of Binos is all you will need if your guides got a spotter.
