Post by: coachcw on May 18, 2010, 11:54:08 AM
Post by: Dansk on May 18, 2010, 11:57:34 AM
Has anyone used the 20x60 cableas euro spotter ? I've seen good reviews and the cost is around $1200.00
I compared against the Nikon Prostaff... thought the prostaff was better... and 1/2 the price.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 18, 2010, 01:40:10 PM
Post by: whacker1 on May 18, 2010, 03:47:56 PM
I see lots of Cabelas stuff and finding out who makes it is the root of understanding the quality. Cabelas Gun safes have a "Made by Liberty" sign inside most of them.
Much like Costco with their Kirkland brand. Kirkland batteries are the same as the Duracell next to them, but you get more
batteries for the same money when you buy the Kirkland.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 18, 2010, 03:58:24 PM
Post by: whacker1 on May 18, 2010, 04:37:49 PM
The swaro's are closer to $2000-$2800 depending on the model you select.
Post by: Dansk on May 18, 2010, 05:02:56 PM
who makes it?
I see lots of Cabelas stuff and finding out who makes it is the root of understanding the quality. Cabelas Gun safes have a "Made by Liberty" sign inside most of them.
Much like Costco with their Kirkland brand. Kirkland batteries are the same as the Duracell next to them, but you get more
batteries for the same money when you buy the Kirkland.
The salesman told me he thought Tasco makes all the Cabela's spotting scopes, but wasn't sure. Costco brand (Kirkland) usually means you are paying less for an otherwise name brand. Cabela's ive found to be the opposite - you end up paying more for a lesser brand. I tried thier HD spotters too and thought they were horrible. There's a reason why cabela's brands go on sale for pennies on the dollars- cheap production and huge margins.
Post by: Dansk on May 18, 2010, 05:04:51 PM
or maybe the Leupold gold ring HD?
The swaro's are closer to $2000-$2800 depending on the model you select.
That was my #1 choice for $1000 (gold ring)- awesome spotter.
#1 choice for $500-$700 is the Nikon.
Eastmans had the same recommendations - they held up when I went testing.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 18, 2010, 08:14:59 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 18, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
If your going to drop $1,200 for glass, shouldn't you just get Swaro's..?
Prolly cause the ST 80 is twice that?
Post by: coachcw on May 18, 2010, 08:46:50 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on May 18, 2010, 10:27:54 PM
If your going to drop $1,200 for glass, shouldn't you just get Swaro's..?
Prolly cause the ST 80 is twice that?
Oh, I guess I wasn't paying attention to what size spotter he was looking at.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on May 18, 2010, 10:35:31 PM