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ishoot308 · 12-01-2023, 01:26 PM

I am a big fan of Kowa spotting scopes. Been using them for years. Recommend one of theirs with the 100% solid fluorite lens for light gathering capability and crystal clear definition. They aren’t cheap but well worth it.

I prefer the angled lens over the straight but only because I used it while shooting long range in the prone position. If you’re going to mount it on a tripod and only use it that way you will be fine with a straight scope.

I also recommend a 25x long eye relief eye piece. Don’t waste your money on anything more powerful and definitely don’t get an adjustable power eye piece.

Edited to add: My scope is is Kowa TSN-883 Prominar with a 25X LER (long eye relief). It’s probably 15 years old and still an amazing scope compared to what some of these new cheaper models offer.

Dan

12-01-2023, 01:26 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,353 Thanks: 2,419 Thanked 5,341 Times in 2,090 Posts	Kowa I am a big fan of Kowa spotting scopes. Been using them for years. Recommend one of theirs with the 100% solid fluorite lens for light gathering capability and crystal clear definition. They aren’t cheap but well worth it. I prefer the angled lens over the straight but only because I used it while shooting long range in the prone position. If you’re going to mount it on a tripod and only use it that way you will be fine with a straight scope. I also recommend a 25x long eye relief eye piece. Don’t waste your money on anything more powerful and definitely don’t get an adjustable power eye piece. Edited to add: My scope is is Kowa TSN-883 Prominar with a 25X LER (long eye relief). It’s probably 15 years old and still an amazing scope compared to what some of these new cheaper models offer. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!! Last edited by ishoot308; 12-01-2023 at 03:22 PM.