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Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« on: April 18, 2011, 08:55:14 AM »
Anybody have recommendations for lightweight spotting scopes? I was looking at the Nikon ED50, 16 ounces, 13-30x50 magnification. It would preferably need to be in the 12-20 ounce range with a magnification variable somewhere between 12x40 power. Thoughts, suggestions, personal experience?
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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2011, 06:01:34 PM »
I just picked up this one...it's flat awesome for the $$
http://www.opticsplanet.com/reviews/reviews-minox-spotting-scope-md-50.html
22 ounces and about the size of a pop bottle.
The guys on 24hourcampfire say it is equal or better than the little Nikon and a hell of a lot cheaper. You can buy a demo model on cameralandny.com for <$200.00
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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2011, 06:05:33 PM »
I'm assuming you want this for backpacking since you're so concerned about weight, that's why I mentioned the one before. 

If you can settle for a bit heavier scope though, and are willing to spend a bit more. . .

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-12-40x60mm-golden-ring-hd-spotting-scope.html


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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2011, 07:51:30 PM »
I have Nikon ed 50 it is a great scope you cant beat it for the money. i weighs around one pound.

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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2011, 09:23:29 PM »
Thanks guys, all good info. That little Minox looks like a good deal also. Just need to get to the store and see what I like best now.
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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2011, 10:26:08 AM »

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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #7 on: April 21, 2011, 10:33:00 AM »
check out this one

http://www.zen-ray.com/shop/spottingscopes/ridgefield-angled.html

thats a great scope but not what I would call lightweight or compact.
It's 51oz and 14" long.
These are some pics of the Minox I got that Miles posted in another thread here:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,72861.msg895407.html#msg895407
It weighs 22oz.
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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2011, 10:37:20 AM »
Definitely good on size and not taking up a lot of room.
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Re: Lightweight Spotting Scopes?
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2011, 04:26:26 PM »
Leupold Gold Ring 12-40x60mm.  HD or Non, it's the best overall scope made in my opinion.

 


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