Best $600 spotter?

[bradtown]

I've searched and read the reviews....

It appears the Kowa 601 and 602 are perhaps the best bang for the $.... saving for one of the big 3, but in the mean time I've got $600 burning a hole in my pocket.
Mainly hunting W Texas, New Mexico, Arizona these days.

What say you?

TIA,
B-

 

[twall13]

I've searched and read the reviews....

It appears the Kowa 601 and 602 are perhaps the best bang for the $.... saving for one of the big 3, but in the mean time I've got $600 burning a hole in my pocket.
Mainly hunting W Texas, New Mexico, Arizona these days.

What say you?

TIA,
B-

Personally I'd say if you are saving for a better scope there is no reason to spend that $600 now unless you have a late season hunt you need it for. Just keep saving. Double that money and you could get a meopta... it's going to be tough to ever save for one of the big three if every time you get $600 it's burning a hole in your pocket. Probably not the advice you were looking for but it's my take.

 

[bradtown]

Personally I'd say if you are saving for a better scope there is no reason to spend that $600 now unless you have a late season hunt you need it for. Just keep saving. Double that money and you could get a meopta... it's going to be tough to ever save for one of the big three if every time you get $600 it's burning a hole in your pocket. Probably not the advice you were looking for but it's my take.

You make a very valid point. Just sprang for a set of new Swarovski EL's, hoping they will suffice along with a less expensive spotter for now. I could be talked into spending $1k if the right deal came along.... like to keep it less for now tho.

 

[WRO]

You'll end up buying a better one..

There is a cheap way and an expensive way to get what you want.

Buy once, cry once.

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[rileybassman]

Vanguard Endeavor HD is a great spotter for the mooney - many have said it compares very favorably to the Razors... I would look there. It was the best one I looked through for under 600 for sure... beat out the diamonbacks and vipers for sure.

 

[Hatchet Jack]

I'm with Twall, I'm in the same boat as you and I'd rather go another 8 months saving for a kowa prominar or a used swaro. If you don't you'll always be wanting something better.

 

[zeroforhire]

Another vote for the vanguard endeavor hd. Nothing comes close for the price.


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[yak]

I'm in a similar predicament, but looking for a lower end spotter considering I don't use them enough to justify spending over $1k on a spotting scope for my style of hunting. I can't speak from experience, but my research is pointing towards the:

Vanguard HD 65a-$350-$400 new
Leopold 15-30x50-$450 new

I'd love to get a 65mm razor or 60mm HD Gold Ring, but have to wait for a good used one to pop up. Hope this helps.

 

[rileybassman]

I'm in a similar predicament, but looking for a lower end spotter considering I don't use them enough to justify spending over $1k on a spotting scope for my style of hunting. I can't speak from experience, but my research is pointing towards the:

Vanguard HD 65a-$350-$400 new
Leopold 15-30x50-$450 new

I'd love to get a 65mm razor or 60mm HD Gold Ring, but have to wait for a good used one to pop up. Hope this helps.

Between the two, the Vanguard was much better - ie clearer, crisper, and more light on higher mag... just my $.02. I looked through both, and have the Vanguard.

 

[missjordan]

I've been a big fan of Nikon products for a long time and their prostaff spotter falls into your price range. I've also owned the spotter for 6 years and I'm really hoping that in 2018 to jump into a high end spotter. I've been happy with my spotters performance, I don't use it as much as the binos to really justify the big investment right now. I'd say if you have the money now and you'll be happy with how a low end spotter will perform I'd buy it.


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[realunlucky]

I had the Nikon for awhile minox 50 and now have the vanguard HD great value scope.

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[duchntr]

Id say save 300 more then buy the 663 or 664.

 

[bradtown]

Thanks all, any experience with the Vanguard Endeavor XF Spotting Scope as opposed to the above mentioned Vanguard hd?

Thx again,
Brad

 

[CaseyU]

Bradtown... I know I'm late but I have the kowa 602. It's great glass but for that money I would go with a vortex 11-33. That'd little scope blows smoke over the kowa. Just my opinion and you can buy a couple off rokslide right now for under 500. Get ya some!


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[mtwarden]

I would go with a vortex 11-33. That'd little scope blows smoke over the kowa. Just my opinion and you can buy a couple off rokslide right now for under 500. Get ya some!


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Agreed- I bought mine here for just under $500- it's a great like scope; I'm thoroughly impressed with mine

 

[AGPank]

Ive read several good reviews of the Vanguard spotted. Some big sales now too.
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[bradtown]

Ive read several good reviews of the Vanguard spotted. Some big sales now too.
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And that includes a FREE ABEO 243AV Tripod with Select Endeavor HD Spotting Scope

 

[machinethomas]

I've read good things about the Athlon Ares spotter, no personal insight though.


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[nickstone]

Vanguard endeavor