Spotting Scope comparison

freebird

WKR
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Nov 15, 2015
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SW Idaho
I currently own a Leupold SX-4 Pro guide 20-60X85. Its a great scope, but I feel there is better out there and want to start saving up money for one. Not doing much hunting anymore. But would be using it for trips to Yellowstone and going out and checking out the local wildlife.
Have had my eyes on the Swarovski 115mm with BTX and either STX or ATX eye piece.
Would I see enough difference to warrant the cost?
Thanks for any advice.
 

jkxs

FNG
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Sep 2, 2024
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FWIW you can rent the ATX and STX from Optics4Rent if you're having a hard time finding them locally.
I've done the STX scope (includes Sirui tripod) through them (Optics4Rent) before.
I didn't have a nice scope or binoculars for my trip to Yellowstone in 2017.
How much use you get out of them may depend on the crowds and what sections of the park are open.
I tried the 115 mm BTX spotting scope system at Swarovski Optik's showroom in Austria last year and it was awesome (never get to see any Swarovski binos/scopes in mid-atlantic U.S.).
 
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