Spotting Scope for Goats

[Bado20]

I usually use a Kowa 553 when I’m goat hunting, especially if I’m going solo. You can judge goats through it just fine and it is really compact and lightweight. The glass quality is excellent, the FOV is much tighter than a larger spotter however. I locate with my binos and judge with the spotter so the FOV doesn’t bug me much.

I have sheep hunted with the 553 as well and it works, for sheep specifically I have a Swaro 85 that I prefer.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I like the swaro STC
Also Ben Reynolds who is an Alaskan sheep hunt ( killed a # of sheep) and is also on the slide I believe has switched to the swaro compact and doesn't feel limited with it.
If I was going to buy another compact spotter I would consider the Kowa as the swaro focus is very touchy on refining the focus

@Banana_Horn

Like Skipper said, the Swaro ATC I have is the ultimate lightweight scope for goats imo. I bought it before the new Kowa 55a came out. Both are really good and basically equal, except for the focus wheel design. I’ve used the ATC for sheep as well, but generally prefer the Swaro 66a for that.