Swarovski ATS Weight?

[DanColorado]

I am starting to get serious about picking up a spotting scope, primarily for western elk and deer hunting (eventually I hope to put some goat and sheep hunts in as well). I am looking at Swarovski, Leupold, and Vortex. Just looking at the specs there seems to a huge price/weight difference. Does the Swarovski ATS 20-60x65 complete setup really only weigh 48.3oz? The Vortex Razor 22-48x65 is 56.8oz. I don't know if Leupold has a direct comparison (SX-5?) but there seems to be a significant weight savings for the Swarovski. Is it worth it? Should I save the cash and just go with a Leupold GR 12-40x60?

 

[Shooter264]

Mine weighed 49 ounces

 

[Lawnboi]

It’s worth it. One and done purchase if you have the money, that’s how I look at mine atleast.

 

[kong]

How is it compared to the Leupold MK4? Optical quality. Can read weight off specs but cant tell optical quality.


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[flyinsquirel]

Mines right about 50oz with both the lens caps and a vet wrap diy protective cover.

 

[Bowhunter50]

Mines right about 50oz with both the lens caps and a vet wrap diy protective cover.

What eyepiece are you using?


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[flyinsquirel]

20-60

 

[Bowhunter50]

Thanks! Any pics of the vet wrap cover?


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[flyinsquirel]

It's nothing fancy

 

[Bowhunter50]

Thanks! Looks good. I might have to do something similar when I pick one up


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[Rocky]

go with the swaro

 

[Caillouette]

Just curious which spotter did you go with?