Swaro ATX System or Swaro ATS and ATC?

[Muleys32]

After upgrading to the NL's 10x52's from a midgrade bino and being blown away, I am in the hunt for a swaro system in the spotter world. Debating the following two options and I don't believe I have seen them discussed:

1. Swaro ATX 85 right now, buying the 65 attachment in the future.
2. Swaro ATS 80 right now, buying the ATC in the future to have two spotters.

Curious on guys that went for these how they would approach this?

Mainly mule deer hunting in foothills type country, occasional high country hunt every 1-2 years. Backpacking 20% of the time, truck hunting 80% of the time. In the middle of the uphill swing into being a trophy hunter and loving it.

ATX 85 seems to be best glass and viewing for what I do 80% of the time, 65 feels like a weight reduction for backpacking while still giving some quality viewing? Used swaro 80 is more affordable now and the benefits of the ATC while backpacking seem awesome and more of a weight savings than going from the 85 to a 65 ATX. I could also do the ATX and add the ATC if it ever felt worthwhile, but likely would not do the 85, 65, and the ATC.

Kowa is also a consideration but really leaning heavy towards swaro.

Thanks!

 

[cole96]

I like the 80s vs 60s objective for me personally. I run the exact same binos but ended up on the kowa spotter though. Not sure if that helps but sharing the path I went down

 

[Spiral Horn]

Personally prefer the view and focus mechanism of the Kowa 88A over the ATX.

 

[elsb0048]

In your shoes I'd go ats + atc (or kowa 88+55) if I was looking at spending that kind of money on glass. In general terms I've tended to regret 'modular' systems. It seems like a good idea up front but it seems as if there's always something lacking about the hassle of switching around to reconfigure that keeps me from doing it.

Also it feels like in broad strokes the 65mm spotters are for people that only own one. If you're going to basically own two just spend a little more money if need be and have great glass for 1 and great portability for the other.

I found robbie and Matt's commentary in this thread somewhat helpful although not *directly* comparing atx/ats

Post in thread 'Swarovski AT Balance 18-45x65 Stabilized Spotting Scope Tested and Reviewed' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads...scope-tested-and-reviewed.429207/post-4744656

 

[Muleys32]

In your shoes I'd go ats + atc (or kowa 88+55) if I was looking at spending that kind of money on glass. In general terms I've tended to regret 'modular' systems. It seems like a good idea up front but it seems as if there's always something lacking about the hassle of switching around to reconfigure that keeps me from doing it.

Also it feels like in broad strokes the 65mm spotters are for people that only own one. If you're going to basically own two just spend a little more money if need be and have great glass for 1 and great portability for the other.

I found robbie and Matt's commentary in this thread somewhat helpful although not *directly* comparing atx/ats

Post in thread 'Swarovski AT Balance 18-45x65 Stabilized Spotting Scope Tested and Reviewed' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads...scope-tested-and-reviewed.429207/post-4744656

Thank you for this! I’ll dig into that.

 

[Steve O]

I do not regret my ATX/BTX system. I started with a 95 & 65 objective. I found I preferred my ATC to the 65 ATX in every way so only have the 95 left.

Of your options I would go ATS & ATC.