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What size spotting scope do you run? Kowa 773 or Kowa 88A
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<blockquote data-quote="KH_Outdoors" data-source="post: 2778156" data-attributes="member: 123559"><p>I was at the Western Hunt Expo this year and compared the Kowa 88 & 77 models vs the Swaro ATX at the Rent Outdoor Gear booth. It was pretty surprising. Having personally owned the Swaro ATX with the 85 & 65mm obj's I would buy the Kowa and save the money up front. </p><p></p><p>Kowa 77 is the best all around considering light weight (same or less than most 65mm's), affordable cost, and quality to look through.</p><p></p><p>Kowa 88 without question was brighter & more clear than the swaro's. The 88 has fluorite crystal lenses, the 77 does not if I understand this correctly. Really an 88 is in the category of other companies 95mm's but significantly less weight/overall size. </p><p></p><p>The only real drawback to a Kowa is the resale value vs a Swaro, and the Swaro will be more durable. Potentially a little better customer service/warranty should you ever need it on a Swaro too. </p><p></p><p>If you are needing a spotter to do some serious work and need the extra glass then you'll appreciate the 88. You can even see the difference in video's digiscoping using it. However, if you're glassing with mostly bino's and just want something to confirm or get a better look occasionally, I'd go with the Kowa 77 over any other 65mm spotters I've tried so far. And you're not giving up alot doing so. Saves weight and costs!! </p><p></p><p>Good luck man, let us know what you go with. You could call the guys at Rent Outdoor Gear too and pick their brain. They were very insightful at the show.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KH_Outdoors, post: 2778156, member: 123559"] I was at the Western Hunt Expo this year and compared the Kowa 88 & 77 models vs the Swaro ATX at the Rent Outdoor Gear booth. It was pretty surprising. Having personally owned the Swaro ATX with the 85 & 65mm obj's I would buy the Kowa and save the money up front. Kowa 77 is the best all around considering light weight (same or less than most 65mm's), affordable cost, and quality to look through. Kowa 88 without question was brighter & more clear than the swaro's. The 88 has fluorite crystal lenses, the 77 does not if I understand this correctly. Really an 88 is in the category of other companies 95mm's but significantly less weight/overall size. The only real drawback to a Kowa is the resale value vs a Swaro, and the Swaro will be more durable. Potentially a little better customer service/warranty should you ever need it on a Swaro too. If you are needing a spotter to do some serious work and need the extra glass then you'll appreciate the 88. You can even see the difference in video's digiscoping using it. However, if you're glassing with mostly bino's and just want something to confirm or get a better look occasionally, I'd go with the Kowa 77 over any other 65mm spotters I've tried so far. And you're not giving up alot doing so. Saves weight and costs!! Good luck man, let us know what you go with. You could call the guys at Rent Outdoor Gear too and pick their brain. They were very insightful at the show. [/QUOTE]
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