Post by: Dayton Elk on August 31, 2009, 07:13:37 AM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on August 31, 2009, 07:30:46 AM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on August 31, 2009, 05:51:13 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on September 01, 2009, 02:08:59 AM
You need to consider whether you're going to use it near a truck or cart it around on a horse/ATV, or if you're going to backpack it in 5+ miles. If the former, go with an 80-85mm scope with a nice tripod. If the latter go with a 60-65 with a nice monopod. My pics for the former would be a Zeiss Diascope 85, Swarovski 80 HD, or Nikon ED 82mm. For the latter I would go with either a Pentax PF65-II or a Leupold Gold Ring HD.
My Nikon ED 82mm is an angled scope. I thought this would be really handy for glassing a hill looking up and sharing the scope with other hunters of different heights (and it is), but the reality is that I find myself more often hiking up a hill and looking down (for which a straight scope is better). I would skip the angled if I had it to do over again.
Most education I've ever had on the subject of glass was when I became a forum member at birdforum.net. Sorry hunters, but those bird watchers have our @$$#$ kicked when it comes to glass knowledge. BTW, I wouldn't wear the fact that you're a hunter on your sleeve. I took up a mild case of birdwatching in order to fit in over there.
Best wishes for your search. Blessings. :hello:
Post by: BIGBULLBALLS on September 01, 2009, 07:33:59 AM
Disclamer: I own a Swarovski HD 80 ATS and spent a *censored*load of money on it but it has been well worth the coin.
Post by: Intruder on September 01, 2009, 09:02:03 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on September 01, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on September 01, 2009, 05:36:14 PM
Post by: BC CHASER on September 01, 2009, 06:02:00 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on September 02, 2009, 07:46:40 AM
Post by: jjhunter on September 02, 2009, 12:26:47 PM
Swaro is what I run but you do not need HD unless you plan to take pictures through it. Your eye cannot tell the difference between HD and non. :twocents: It will also save you a few hundred so you can spend the savings on the body armor for it.
Agree 100% on above.......I own a Swaro spotter and love it, but from reviews and personal use, I think that Zeiss makes the best spotter. :twocents:
Post by: Bean Counter on September 02, 2009, 06:05:21 PM
Agree 100% on above.......I own a Swaro spotter and love it, but from reviews and personal use, I think that Zeiss makes the best spotter. :twocents:
Hey! I ordered you to buy the Swaro!!!
Or I'm going to execute the cat tonight. :devil:
Post by: denali on September 02, 2009, 10:39:31 PM
Post by: BIGBULLBALLS on September 03, 2009, 08:48:33 AM
Swaro is what I run but you do not need HD unless you plan to take pictures through it. Your eye cannot tell the difference between HD and non. :twocents: It will also save you a few hundred so you can spend the savings on the body armor for it.
I strongly dissagree with this statement. You most definitly can tell the difference between the HD and non HD versions but only in the first 15 minutes of available light and the last 15 minutes. For me the extra $400-$500 is worth 30 minutes more glassing time.
Post by: BC CHASER on September 03, 2009, 06:02:06 PM
Swaro is what I run but you do not need HD unless you plan to take pictures through it. Your eye cannot tell the difference between HD and non. :twocents: It will also save you a few hundred so you can spend the savings on the body armor for it.
I strongly dissagree with this statement. You most definitly can tell the difference between the HD and non HD versions but only in the first 15 minutes of available light and the last 15 minutes. For me the extra $400-$500 is worth 30 minutes more glassing time.
Research it and you will find that that is the case. I talked to Swarovski and was told this by them direct. :twocents:
Post by: jjhunter on September 03, 2009, 07:36:42 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on September 03, 2009, 11:28:19 PM