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Cabelas euro spotter
« on: May 18, 2010, 11:54:08 AM »
Has anyone used the 20x60 cableas euro spotter ? I've seen good reviews and the cost is around $1200.00

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 01:40:10 PM »
Pard has one, great glass for the $$...
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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 03:47:56 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. 

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 03:58:24 PM »
If your going to drop $1,200 for glass, shouldn't you just get Swaro's..?
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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 04:37:49 PM »
or maybe the Leupold gold ring HD? 

The swaro's are closer to $2000-$2800 depending on the model you select. 

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #6 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.

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2010, 08:14:59 PM »
The Euro spotter is made by Meopta. Don't know who makes the pine ridge garbage.
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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #9 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?
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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2010, 08:46:50 PM »
I've baught a ton of stuff from Cabellas and have had good luck. there return policy is great aswell (mail order).I figure if I don't like it ,I could send it back. I know that reviews can be squed but it must be decent . If anyone gets by bellas in the next couple of days and could check it out I'd appreciate it. Thanks

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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #11 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.
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Re: Cabelas euro spotter
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2010, 10:35:31 PM »
Ya, its a 75mm scope.
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