Affordable spotter (<$1k)

[sndmn11]

If you can find an Opticron Mm4 they are a big step up from the C series Maven and probably $500-700.

 

[eric1115]

If you can find a used Kowa 663/664 (ideally with the fixed 30x wide angle eyepiece) that is a fantastic spotter that can often be found for under $1k and resold in a year for about what you paid. They were way underrated and are on the very flat spot of the depriciation curve.

 

[CMF]

If you can find a used Kowa 663/664 (ideally with the fixed 30x wide angle eyepiece) that is a fantastic spotter that can often be found for under $1k and resold in a year for about what you paid. They were way underrated and are on the very flat spot of the depriciation curve.

Is this the one you're referring to, or are there other models? link

 

[CMF]

Thoughts on 55mm vs 66mm? Is it worth the extra weight or would a Kowa 554 be sufficient for sheep?

 

[robby denning]

I didn't read the thread but @Travis Bertrand said this is a ton of value and since he wrote it, it's been around for less than $1K

Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm Spotting Scope Review - Rokslide

Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm spotting scope review. Travis tested the Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm against the Swarovski ATX.

www.rokslide.com

 

[chasewild]

I didn't read the thread but @Travis Bertrand said this is a ton of value and since he wrote it, it's been around for less than $1K

Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm Spotting Scope Review - Rokslide

Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm spotting scope review. Travis tested the Vortex Razor HD 13-39x56mm against the Swarovski ATX.

www.rokslide.com

Ya, it's hard to argue with a Vortex on a budget. But do remember that if you don't like it, or want to upgrade, it can be difficult to sell them because of their warranty and market saturation.

 

[eric1115]

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Is this the one you're referring to, or are there other models? link

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Is this the one you're referring to, or are there other models? link
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That's the one and is a smoking good deal. I'd take that over the 55 for sure.

 

[CMF]

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Is this the one you're referring to, or are there other models? link

That's the one and is a smoking good deal. I'd take that over the 55 for sure.
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Yea, I just would like to find one shipping from US, they all say "ship from Japan". Kind of skeptical on that.

 

[ChrisAU]

I actually offloaded my Swaro ATC in favor of the 13-39x56 Razor, the Swaro was better but it was hard to tell a big difference. They are light and compact. I'm not full time glassing with mine, I use it to digiscope and to get closer looks at things I deem interesting in my binos. You can find deals easily on them, this was the first google result for me. $800 here.

https://ads.gunmagwarehouse.com/vortex-razor-hd-13-39x56mm-angled-eyepiece-spotting-scope.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=optics&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22445408593&gbraid=0AAAAAD5MomQN6wZCln2qHrodC4F3CfEQV&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-qN89jsjQMVRahaBR3w_BFHEAQYASABEgLdKPD_BwE

 

[S-3 ranch]

If DIY sheep adventure, RENTING is the best option, your eyes will thank you
Sheep hunting is very stressful on the eyes when glassing all day !!
Renting or buying a quality tripods is mandatory IMO

 

[Hnthrdr]

Man you can borrow a vortex razor gen 1 85mm obj if you like.

 

[CMF]

If DIY sheep adventure, RENTING is the best option,

45 day rental is half the cost of the optic.... If it was a shorter hunt it would make sense, but I'm trying to scout a week or two before a 31 day season.

 

[UpTop]

The small 56mm Razor is no slouch. Just saying the V word around here is like slapping someone’s momma, BUT there’s a few non biassed reviews out there showing that it holds its own and then some.

 

[lil' bear]

I have been pretty happy with my athlon cronus g2. Picked it from cameraland for around 800.
Image taken with a Samsung galaxy and magview adaptor around 400yrds.