Most Cost Effective Back Packing Scope?

[TimberHunter]

Spoke with Doug with Cameraland and he recommended the Kowa tsn-501 for my needs. 20-40x50 at only 14 ounces


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[zeroforhire]

Spoke with Doug with Cameraland and he recommended the Kowa tsn-501 for my needs. 20-40x50 at only 14 ounces


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Great pick.

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[lundellhunting7]

I run the Kowa tsn 501 and love it. I have used the Nikon ED 50 and the Razor 50 and enjoy the Kowa a lot better! Plus I get extra power

 

[ChrisAU]

Man I'm leaning towards the Kowa right now too. A little extra oomph of magnification and 11.5 oz lighter vs the Razor 11-33 I had my heart set on.

 

[tdhanses]

Worth trying probably.

 

[TimberHunter]

Man I'm leaning towards the Kowa right now too. A little extra oomph of magnification and 11.5 oz lighter vs the Razor 11-33 I had my heart set on.

Doug did say that the razor is optically better(HD glass) but is 2x or more of the price and weights more


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[Braaap]

I bought the Kowa tsn-501 from Doug a few months ago and then think it's awesome! I used it to get a better look at game I found with my binos. Good price and super light and small.

 

[Luke S]

Here is my question. I have a Cabelas Krotos 15x45x65. I bought it to try out but could return it. I'm debating the advantages of the bigger scope versus the lighter models.

In my area of Alaska a moose needs 4 brow tines or 50 inch antlers to be legal. I plan to hunt an area where its possible to see moose several miles away.

How much would I give up if I swapped the Krotos 15x45 for either the Hawke 50mm or the Kowa TSN 501? I simply don't have the budget to buy a $1000 scope or multiple scopes. It will be either the Krotos or something else sub $500.

Thoughts? I do have solid binoculars so that is covered.

 

[pc3]

Spoke with Doug with Cameraland and he recommended the Kowa tsn-501 for my needs. 20-40x50 at only 14 ounces


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Its an awesome little spotter for it's purpose. My daughter has one and it is clear and weighs next to nothing. Good choice.

 

[Blue72]

Plenty of japanese dealers selling Nikon ed50 for $299

even if you add a eyepiece you can go out the door around $450, for a proven performer with accolades from various hobbies that use optics