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<blockquote data-quote="Wyodog" data-source="post: 1178288" data-attributes="member: 51310"><p>RobStar,</p><p> </p><p>I think your thoughts are similar to mine. Its not really an issue of whether or not I can carry the bigger scope, the question is... is it worth it? I put in a solid effort to manage my pack contents for effective usefulness which means that I challenge everything I put into my pack. The scope that I have been packing is an 80mm scope. I thing size has been a bigger challenge than the weight. However the nearly 3/4 lb difference is significant in my opinion. </p><p> </p><p>I have used the Swarovski STX with all 3 objective lenses at the same time glossing mule deer at first light, looking east just before being able to see the sun. I could not tell a difference in detail of deer antler at all because the glossing conditions did not allow for clear focus at 60X. So my thinking is that the time when using the benefit of the bigger lens is limited to a small percentage of the time. In fact I cannot distinguish a difference between the STX and the STS scope either when 65 mm objective lenses. I personally don't believe the STX is an improvement that can be utilized by the hunter. Star gazers sure, hunters I don't think so. All that being said there was a definite difference between the 65mm and the 95mm objective lenses.</p><p> </p><p>The other thing I find interesting is that it is common opinion that Swarovski is hands down the scope out there. I am fortunate to get the opportunity to use almost everything out there and there are scopes that rival the Swarovski in every way. It just comes down to what each individual likes. Often times it comes down to the lens coating and color of tint a person likes. To me customer service and warranty are worth while considerations also.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wyodog, post: 1178288, member: 51310"] RobStar, I think your thoughts are similar to mine. Its not really an issue of whether or not I can carry the bigger scope, the question is... is it worth it? I put in a solid effort to manage my pack contents for effective usefulness which means that I challenge everything I put into my pack. The scope that I have been packing is an 80mm scope. I thing size has been a bigger challenge than the weight. However the nearly 3/4 lb difference is significant in my opinion. I have used the Swarovski STX with all 3 objective lenses at the same time glossing mule deer at first light, looking east just before being able to see the sun. I could not tell a difference in detail of deer antler at all because the glossing conditions did not allow for clear focus at 60X. So my thinking is that the time when using the benefit of the bigger lens is limited to a small percentage of the time. In fact I cannot distinguish a difference between the STX and the STS scope either when 65 mm objective lenses. I personally don't believe the STX is an improvement that can be utilized by the hunter. Star gazers sure, hunters I don't think so. All that being said there was a definite difference between the 65mm and the 95mm objective lenses. The other thing I find interesting is that it is common opinion that Swarovski is hands down the scope out there. I am fortunate to get the opportunity to use almost everything out there and there are scopes that rival the Swarovski in every way. It just comes down to what each individual likes. Often times it comes down to the lens coating and color of tint a person likes. To me customer service and warranty are worth while considerations also. [/QUOTE]
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