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<blockquote data-quote="Wyodog" data-source="post: 1177571" data-attributes="member: 51310"><p>DesertMafia, </p><p></p><p>I truly agree with your assessment on ounce counting. I have been using tripod mounted binos and my rifle scope as my only optics the couple years while backpacking into the wilderness. Carrying a heavy scope has seemed like a luxury that wasn't worth the additional weight. However I am also a hunting guide and a spotter is an absolute essential when guiding. This year I am upgrading my spotting scope and my thoughts are that if I get a scope smaller and lighter than my 80mm scope I might be more inclined to use it. I know from experience that good optics can make a big difference in your hunt. A 50mm spotter would not be a good choice for my guiding business unfortunately. I'm not in a position this year to buy 2 scopes so I'm trying the best option/compromise to do it all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wyodog, post: 1177571, member: 51310"] DesertMafia, I truly agree with your assessment on ounce counting. I have been using tripod mounted binos and my rifle scope as my only optics the couple years while backpacking into the wilderness. Carrying a heavy scope has seemed like a luxury that wasn't worth the additional weight. However I am also a hunting guide and a spotter is an absolute essential when guiding. This year I am upgrading my spotting scope and my thoughts are that if I get a scope smaller and lighter than my 80mm scope I might be more inclined to use it. I know from experience that good optics can make a big difference in your hunt. A 50mm spotter would not be a good choice for my guiding business unfortunately. I'm not in a position this year to buy 2 scopes so I'm trying the best option/compromise to do it all. [/QUOTE]
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