Reticle Spotter or Reticle Binos?

[doverpack12]

I’ve been thinking about adding a lighter weight spotter with reticle for spotting shots and using on hunts I need to be lighter in weight. Likely a Leupold Mark 4 or Gold ring 20-40x60.

Then I was messing around and saw Maven offers a 18x with reticle B.5 which also aligns with the higher power binos I was wanting to add.

Has anyone used a reticle spotter and reticle binos? I know I much prefer binos.
Could I video shots through the binos and still see the reticle?

Any other thoughts between the two for spotting shots?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you considered the Revic Acura 65A Kit?
The Revic Acura Spotting Scope was designed for the long range shooter. Featuring a 18X fixed power reticle eyepiece, the Acura spotting scope excels in shooter/spotter scenarios, enabling the operator to spot impacts and give accurate calls and corrections to the shooter. The wide angle, fixed power eyepiece offers an incredible eyebox and clear view for catching bullet trace and quick target acquisition.

With the included variable 22-45 power eyepiece, extra low dispersion glass and superior coatings the Acura Spotting Scope provide a crisp, sharp, distortion free view of your chosen target. The lightweight composite and aluminum body overmolded with rubber body armor and the included neoprene cover ensures the rugged durability you need. When you need to call the shot, the answer is clear - The Revic Acura Spotter, by Gunwerks.

Features:

• Fixed magnification 18X reticle eyepiece
• Included variable magnification 22-45X eyepiece
• Included carry/travel case
• Neoprene scope cover
• Eyepiece cap covers
• Integrated sunshade
• Windage and elevation correction reticle
• Spotting grid
• MOA ranging scale
• MIL ranging scale
• 65mm objective
• Extra low dispersion glass
• Enhanced multi layered anti-reflection coating
• Anti-fog coating
• Anti-scratch coating
• Phase correction coating
• Weight: 54 Ounces
  • Objective Lens: 43 Ounces
  • Fixed Eyepiece: 11 Ounces
  • Varable Zoom Eyepiece: 12 Ounces

 

[doverpack12]

That’s a little heavy. Maven and Athlon also have similar options in that weight and mag range. Leupold beats them by a pound plus.