First spotting scope purchase, budget vs top notch

[T2C]

http://www.sale-telescopes.com/produ...-(Angled).html

Contact info shows:

Sale Telescopes
Jalan Gajah Mada 104-107
Jakarta 11140
Indonesia

if that makes a difference to anyone.

Keith

It makes a big difference to me.

Thanks.

[MBtech]

Won't be pulling the trigger on that one

[opsoff1]

$659 / free shipping on the TSN82SV from B&H Photo - US company excellent rep (I've bought from them multiple times)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ing_Scope.html


Also consider the Manfrotto 323 RC2 Quick release Adapter & Plate - an AWESOME accy. Allows you to pop the scope off the stand / tripod etc with the flick of a lever. The lever also has a lock to prevent accidental release.
$32 I use them on everything - spotting scopes, Wind meter/weather modules, chronographs etc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...tem_Quick.html

Also - the TSN661 is available - found it on Amazon - $546 http://www.amazon.com/Kowa-TSN-661-S.../dp/B000J44GHU

Good catch by Noodles - black hole there - bet you A) wouldn't get a real Kowa or B) Get nothing at all.

[MBtech]

$659 / free shipping on the TSN82SV from B&H Photo - US company excellent rep (I've bought from them multiple times)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ing_Scope.html


Also consider the Manfrotto 323 RC2 Quick release Adapter & Plate - an AWESOME accy. Allows you to pop the scope off the stand / tripod etc with the flick of a lever. The lever also has a lock to prevent accidental release.
$32 I use them on everything - spotting scopes, Wind meter/weather modules, chronographs etc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...tem_Quick.html

Also - the TSN661 is available - found it on Amazon - $546 http://www.amazon.com/Kowa-TSN-661-S.../dp/B000J44GHU

Good catch by Noodles - black hole there - bet you A) wouldn't get a real Kowa or B) Get nothing at all.

This is probably around the budget I am looking at, I like the different eyepiece options they offer.
QR mount definitely looks nice

[opsoff1]

Look for the Kowa TSE-17HD 25x Long Eye Relief Eyepiece - you won't need anything else - even if you do, they snap in and out in a blink. B&H has them for $219.
Another huge plus is that you can also get adapter to use a camera / iphone on the scope - great for scouting / hunting and surveillance etc.

[MBtech]

Look for the Kowa TSE-17HD 25x Long Eye Relief Eyepiece - you won't need anything else - even if you do, they snap in and out in a blink. B&H has them for $219.
Another huge plus is that you can also get adapter to use a camera / iphone on the scope - great for scouting / hunting and surveillance etc.

That is great, so many times out hunting/scouting I've wished I could take some nice photography home.

[MBtech]

This sounds like a winning set up for a multiple role tool.
I will not be looking for bullet holes at 600yrds, just want to see steel targets get dinged with some shooting buddies at the range, the fact of using it for hunting/scouting/photography would be icing on the cake.

[Koshinn]

How needed is a mil reticle for a spotting scope?

[Pappabear]

How needed is a mil reticle for a spotting scope?

A mil reticle would be awesome. But is so rarely offered by mfg. I have a Kowa with 27 X eyepiece. Love it but would buy another Kow or other if it had a mil dot reticle. Very few scopes. Anyone know of one that is great in the $1k range. I'm all ears.

Great question though. Good luck.

PB

[MBtech]

How needed is a mil reticle for a spotting scope?

Have been thinking about that being nice to have also, is there a way to have both? To still use as a camera set up. Different lenses