Opinions on less reviewed Spotters - Leupold Santiam SX-5 & Sig Oscar 8

[mercerbear]

I can't find any reviews on the Sig Sauer Oscar 8 and very little on the Leupold Santiam SX-5.

Both are 27-55x80 spotters.

Does anyone have first hand experience with either?

I am planning to find game with some alpha 15x binos off of a tripod and want a decent spotter to size found animals up.

Both of those options interest me but I can't find much real world hunting info.

 

[coyotezapper]

Leupold is very nice. Great in low light.

 

[mercerbear]

I'm a big fan of their higher end riflescopes.

 

[Huntnful]

I had that leupold and it was pretty decent! I sold it however and got a KOWA 25-60X77. It is a step up for sure and slightly smaller to pack around if the budget fits that. Got it for $2070 out the door during the cameraland sale.

 

[coyotezapper]

I had that leupold and it was pretty decent! I sold it however and got a KOWA 25-60X77. It is a step up for sure and slightly smaller to pack around if the budget fits that. Got it for $2070 out the door during the cameraland sale.

Kowa has unique / great glass.

 

[Huntnful]

Kowa has unique / great glass.

For sure dude! Kind of a sleeper brand, but definitely premium optics.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Kowa spotters are amazing. In higher end optics Kowa is absolutely worth consideration. We'd be glad to discuss this as well as other options with you, 516-217-1000

 

[mercerbear]

Kowa spotters are amazing. In higher end optics Kowa is absolutely worth consideration. We'd be glad to discuss this as well as other options with you, 516-217-1000

Hi Doug,

Have you ever looked through the Sig Oscar 8 spotter?

I can't find anything about it online.

For that matter, what is your opinion on the Zulu 9 binos?

I like the rugged build quality on the Sig Optics and the pricing. I'm curious how the quality of the viewing experience stacks up.

I have read a bit about Kowa. Customer service and warranties mean a lot to me. I don't want a hassle on my hands if I need to send something in.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I have not looked through the Oscar so I cannot comment. The Zulu's are very nice.
Kowa CS is excellent.

If you havw the time please give a call so we can discuss optics, 516-217-1000