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Spotting Scope vs higher power rifle scope for backpack hunts
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<blockquote data-quote="LeddSlinger" data-source="post: 1612727" data-attributes="member: 65338"><p>I hope you know I was only poking a little fun at you Rich <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>But seriously, if you ever decide to use a set of GOOD binoculars and a nice spotting scope you will see what a huge difference it makes in open country out west. I remember the first time is started using a spotting scope after years of being without one. I couldnt believe how many more animals I was finding! Then the thought crossed my mind of how many animals I never saw before having a good spotter. I honestly cussed myself a little bit for not using a spotting scope sooner because by my guess I had probably missed seeing hundreds of animals over the years! It really makes that much of a difference. Using binoculars instead of a riflescope has the same effect. You have no idea what you are missing out in the field until you start using the glass.</p><p></p><p>Does it take more effort and add more weight to pack the extra glass? Yes.</p><p>Does it cost a lot more money? Yes.</p><p>Does it really make enough of a difference to be worth the extra effort and expense? For me, absolutely 100% yes. For someone hunting in Louisiana or Texas, maybe not as the country is flat and often has dense brush and forests.</p><p></p><p>Basically if you can view very distant landscapes that may hold game, you will be better off having a good spotter and binoculars. Anyone who thinks otherwise is only fooling themselves.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LeddSlinger, post: 1612727, member: 65338"] I hope you know I was only poking a little fun at you Rich ;) But seriously, if you ever decide to use a set of GOOD binoculars and a nice spotting scope you will see what a huge difference it makes in open country out west. I remember the first time is started using a spotting scope after years of being without one. I couldnt believe how many more animals I was finding! Then the thought crossed my mind of how many animals I never saw before having a good spotter. I honestly cussed myself a little bit for not using a spotting scope sooner because by my guess I had probably missed seeing hundreds of animals over the years! It really makes that much of a difference. Using binoculars instead of a riflescope has the same effect. You have no idea what you are missing out in the field until you start using the glass. Does it take more effort and add more weight to pack the extra glass? Yes. Does it cost a lot more money? Yes. Does it really make enough of a difference to be worth the extra effort and expense? For me, absolutely 100% yes. For someone hunting in Louisiana or Texas, maybe not as the country is flat and often has dense brush and forests. Basically if you can view very distant landscapes that may hold game, you will be better off having a good spotter and binoculars. Anyone who thinks otherwise is only fooling themselves. [/QUOTE]
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