Stay-on case suggestions for Kowa 773?

[PHo]

As the title says, does anyone have suggestions for a stay-on case for a Kowa 773 spotter (other than the nylon Kowa case - too heavy and bulky for my liking)? I’ve search through old thread postings and there doesn’t seem to be any definitive suggestions.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Looked at my options for my Kowa 553. Wound up getting the Kowa neoprene case. Added about 6 ounces or so.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Looked at my options for my Kowa 553. Wound up getting the Kowa neoprene case. Added about 6 ounces or so.

There are only neoprene cases for the 55 and 88, not the 77.


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[B_Reynolds_AK]

I did not like the Kowa nylon stay on case either. I decided to keep it in a Marsupial 65/85 angled spotting scope case. I just use the scope “bare” on the tripod.


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[PHo]

I did not like the Kowa nylon stay on case either. I decided to keep it in a Marsupial 65/85 angled spotting scope case. I just use the scope “bare” on the tripod.


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Yeah I’m using a large wool sock at the moment haha

 

[tdhanses]

I got the Kowa case and it’s better in person then what the pics look like, fits well and has great protection.

 

[Matt G.]

Yes the case is nice and fit general protection I use it. However it adds an extra 12 ounces to scope so I think I will use sock method. Eyecap sucks as well since cannot trust to stay on

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[realunlucky]

Yes the case is nice and fit general protection I use it. However it adds an extra 12 ounces to scope so I think I will use sock method. Eyecap sucks as well since cannot trust to stay on

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This^^ eye caps are pretty sorry I'd be afraid they won't stay on if I didn't use the case or I might opt for the sock myself.

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[sneaky]

You could always wrap it with padded tennis racket grip tape.

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[PHo]

You could always wrap it with padded tennis racket grip tape.

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I like that idea!

 

[MuleDeerMike]

How many ounces is the 773 case?

 

[Peak a Week]

6.3 oz on my scale without the velcro focus knob cover and with the removable eyepiece neck. If you remove the eyepiece neck you'll save another ounce maybe.

I use the C771 case in my pack and hated it at first. It's grown on me though and now I prefer it over a sock. When packing my scope on a wheeler, boat or plane I use the padded CNW-13 case. Lots of protection and saves needing to wrap it up in jackets.

The padded CNW-13 case is 6.8 oz fwiw

 

[tdhanses]

Yes the case is nice and fit general protection I use it. However it adds an extra 12 ounces to scope so I think I will use sock method. Eyecap sucks as well since cannot trust to stay on

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I need to weigh mine, don’t think it’s that heavy.

 

[Matt G.]

Yup I exaggerated. Had the caps, arca plate, and forgot about the lens cloth a well stored in objective cover. Case closer to 6 oz. Contemplating cutting off the foot cover...

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[Jeff Bouton]

There are only neoprene cases for the 55 and 88, not the 77.


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Not yet at least, hang in there!

 

[realunlucky]

Not yet at least, hang in there!

Jeff, put in a request for a better fitting eye piece cover, it's frankly just terrible.

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[Jeff Bouton]

Jeff, put in a request for a better fitting eye piece cover, it's frankly just terrible.

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Already done, the new ones are harder plastic and stick well with an additional tab with a hole you can attach a lanyard to.

 

[Matt G.]

Where can we get the new cover?

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[realunlucky]

Already done, the new ones are harder plastic and stick well with an additional tab with a hole you can attach a lanyard to.

Where do i send my money for one of those bad boys?

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[dtrkyman]

Already done, the new ones are harder plastic and stick well with an additional tab with a hole you can attach a lanyard to.

I have a spotter arriving Friday, new covers?

Thanks