What size spotting scope?

[zfastmalibu]

What have you guys found to be the handiest sized spotter? It will mostly be used from the truck and shorter hikes. Open elk country.
Thanks.

 

[sp6x6]

Going to vary with how you hunt. I do alot of hiking, but also lot off road glassing. I have small packers and large rig scope my All round favorite is Leo 12-40x60. Scope is not much over 12'' is 32 oz. can pack, real nice for spotting qiuck on 12x.I made a mount that sisters with my terrapin.I use it by far the most. Wish I could get a hd model with tmr ret. For real open country n rig glass, like antelope areas.My Kowa 20-60x82 is great, I like the 30 wide eye pcs. on for most glassing

 

[LaHunter]

I have the Vortex Razor HD 65 mm spotter and like it a lot This spotter has sharp resolution and is very clear. I carry it in my back pack with a carbon fiber tripod and pan head. The total setup wt is right at 6 lbs. I wouldn't go any heavier for a back pack setup, just my opinion. For spotting from the truck, you may want to look at the larger Vortex Razor, with is 85 mm.

 

[Wedgy]

In the small size I carry a Leupold Gold Ring compact 15-30x50mm that weighs about a pound and a Vortex Summit SS about 2 lbs & 14" long when folded, surprisingly sturdy. A lightweight and very compact setup. I have the quick release shoe for the tripod and replace it with a shooting rest similar to a Bogpod so I can also use the tripod as a shooting rest


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A big Kenai 25-60x80mm on a Bogen for long stuff but it's not compact or light