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Spotting scope Recommendations

Because I'm not as worried about antler size and score when I'm hunting as much as the client depends on it for them. I don't think that you significantly handicapped when using the Razor vs. the Swaro ATC/STC anyways. If you want to compare that Razor compact to my ATX 115mm…well then there is a huge difference in your ability to judge from a distance.

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Johnnypaycheck said:
Send me some pics and details please?
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I'll get you some more in the morning and PM you, check my feedback here as well. I've got everything it came with plus a Kowa case. I've used 2x and it's in perfect condition. Bought it new from Doug at CameralandNY.




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Troutslayer2 said:
You would use something better for work than your own hunting? Why?
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It's not that weird really.

I use vortex UHDs and similar optics because the glass is good enough, but I really need that warranty.

So that's another reason, and that reason in detail is because I'm hard on gear. I've had binos hit rocks when stalking around, I've had harnesses fail in the past, I've had glass on tripods fall over in the wind or from loose rock and earth. I've taken falls in crazy terrain.

I've never not seen an animal because I was using $1500 optic. However, I too am not a tine counter. I have and I will kill a wide body fork and walk off that public land mountain with a smile every opportunity.
 
So here's your best deal right now on one of the top2 compact spotters, see review against the ATC/STC. The new KOWA TSN55 is out so they're blowing out the TSN553's they've got leftover. I won't be selling mine since you can get a new one for $999-1099 I'll just keep it. Don't snooze on this as they won't last long. Kowa store has them for half price $999 and BH Photo for $1099. I'll just keep mine as I paid much more than this and won't sell it for that.

kowaoptics.com

PROMINAR TSN-553 Spotting Scope, Angled

Kowa's PROMINAR 55mm pure fluorite crystal objective lens spotting scope is paired with a 15-45x zoom eyepiece. The scope is the ultimate in portability and lightweight. It employs a dual focus for fast and precise focusing and is waterproof and fogproof. If it's crystal clear, it's Kowa!
kowaoptics.com kowaoptics.com

 
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JAYgs8163 said:
So here's your best deal right now on one of the top2 compact spotters, see review against the ATC/STC. The new KOWA TSN55 is out so they're blowing out the TSN553's they've got leftover. I won't be selling mine since you can get a new one for $999-1099 I'll just keep it. Don't snooze on this as they won't last long. Kowa store has them for half price $999 and BH Photo for $1099.

kowaoptics.com

PROMINAR TSN-553 Spotting Scope, Angled

Kowa's PROMINAR 55mm pure fluorite crystal objective lens spotting scope is paired with a 15-45x zoom eyepiece. The scope is the ultimate in portability and lightweight. It employs a dual focus for fast and precise focusing and is waterproof and fogproof. If it's crystal clear, it's Kowa!
kowaoptics.com kowaoptics.com

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right on ill check it out. thanks
 
Here's a thorough review. I can't find the review of where they compare it to the ATC. The review I can't find gives a slight nod to the ATC but not by much. At a $1000 you can't go wrong. I need to go look through the new TSN55 but it's $2200.

backwoodspursuit.com

Kowa TSN 553 Review | INSANE Little Spotting Scope - Backwoods Pursuit

We love optics here at Backwoods Pursuit, so we were stoked to get to do a Kowa TSN 553 review. We'd heard great things about this little spotting scope and
backwoodspursuit.com backwoodspursuit.com
 
Here is one comparison of the Kowa and Swaro small spotters. Seems biggest difference is the Swaro's much larger FOV but it comes at a very large premium $ esp given the clearance deals on the Kowa 553 right now.

www.rokslide.com

Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope Review

Swarovski ATC Compact Spotting Scope Review. Full optical evaluation of the Swarovksi Compact Spotting Scope.
www.rokslide.com www.rokslide.com
 
JAYgs8163 said:
When I saw what you could get a NEW one for I won't sell mine for that. Makes no sense to me and I'll just keep it or give it my Daughter and Son-in-Law for them to use.
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absolutely, i wouldnt sell it for that price either. haha you are happy with the spotter though? why were you considering sellin in the first place?
 

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