Vortex to Kowa

[idcuda]

Out of curiosity, how did the vanguard stack up against the others given its value? I’m strongly considering getting a vanguard or an athlon ares.

I would say no to the endeavor scope (and I really like their binos).

Kowa 773 (from Razor 65mm)

I was bitten by the spotting scope bug during the Fall and I upgraded from a first gen Vortex Razor 65mm to the Kowa 773. I'm running through a comparison of the scopes, so I thought I'd share some information as I go (plus, I'm bored). A little background on my scope history. I've been...

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[Outcast2.0]

I would say no to the endeavor scope (and I really like their binos).

Kowa 773 (from Razor 65mm)

I was bitten by the spotting scope bug during the Fall and I upgraded from a first gen Vortex Razor 65mm to the Kowa 773. I'm running through a comparison of the scopes, so I thought I'd share some information as I go (plus, I'm bored). A little background on my scope history. I've been...

www.rokslide.com

Thanks for linking the review!!! That was a good read. I would really love a Kowa, but just can’t justify it right now for how little use it would get. However, based off your review I may be hitting the classifieds shopping for a razor spotter now. The athlon is still an option for me I think as well. Thanks again!

 

[tdhanses]

Out of curiosity, how did the vanguard stack up against the others given its value? I’m strongly considering getting a vanguard or an athlon ares.

It was equal to the Razor to me. There is a review of this on the home page.

Vanguard Endeavor HD 65S Spotting Scope - Shocking Performance & Value

Vanguard Endeavor HD 65S Spotting Scope – Shocking Performance & Value by Darin Cooper Admittedly, when I unboxed the Vanguard Endeavor HD 65S spotting scope, I didn’t know too much about it. Furthermore, being the European optics snob that I am, my expectations for a spotting scope manufactured...

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