Kowa spotter case??

[emmagator]

What do you guys prefer for packing your scope into the field? Do you just use a regular case, then remove scope for use? Or are the stay on cases a good choice, where you just leave the case on at all times? The stay on cases seem significantly more expensive. I want a compact fitted case that provides ample protection. Thanks

 

[Wapiti1]

I leave my scope attached to a compact tripod with the stay on style case. I slide the tripod into the webbing on my pack, and it is easily accessible for glassing. The case keeps the scope decently protected from the elements and tree branches.

If I take a big fall, inside or outside of my pack I figure that the scope is probably toast.

 

[Sully2]

My scope is in a fitted soft padded case that I remove even though its not needed....and my wife's scope is in a hard plastic case made for it....like a molded handgun case is..

 

[emmagator]

I leave my scope attached to a compact tripod with the stay on style case. I slide the tripod into the webbing on my pack, and it is easily accessible for glassing. The case keeps the scope decently protected from the elements and tree branches.

If I take a big fall, inside or outside of my pack I figure that the scope is probably toast.

Yea i cant afford for my scope to get damaged. I was thinking those stay on cases look a little thin and provided only minimal protection.

 

[yobuck]

just wrap an extra sweater, light jacket or other extra clothing around it and put it in your pack.
i use twin kowas in a bracket and thats how i handle those wether in the vehicle or on my back.

 

[sp6x6]

How is Kowa warranty? I like the look of there 77mm.I have a old Leo,that I have run for 10+ years in a thin or no case,rig,back,horse.Doesnt have rubber on eye piece but no problem, they would fix ,have good warranty

 

[Zep]

I used an older Kowa spotter this summer and I really liked it.

As mentioned I would take a good look at warranty. I was ready to buy a spotter this spring and I looked thru them all. Warranty did become an issue as I use my stuff.

If I was only doing bench shooting a Kowa would certainly be my choice.

As for case, carrying in the field I would go with the manufacturer's snug fit.

 

[Wapiti1]

Kowa doesn't advertise the same level of warranty as Leupold or Zeiss, etc. They only warranty manufacturer defects according to their literature.

Past that, I have no idea how their service is. I have had a TSN-664 for several years and have not had to find out.

If you can live with the warranty, IMHO, you will not find a better price versus optical quality scope. It is light weight, sturdy, and very bright/sharp up to 50X (20-60 eyepiece). At 60X, the 66mm objective is limiting.

If damage is a major concern, get the fitted case, and keep it in your pack as suggested by others. But this goes for any scope.

 

[mike33]

I have the kowa highlanders and use the pelican case. Little pain being 13 lbs but if it is out there i can spot it.
mike