Kowa 821M vs. Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80

 
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:34 pm    Post subject: Kowa 821M vs. Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80 Reply with quote
Looking for the most bang for the buck for a spotting scope for shooting paper targets. I know the Kowa is quite popular. I also know its discontinued but if you had to pick one, why?

I have a pair of the Vortex Viper binocs that I love so I figured I would see how good their spotting scopes are as well in comparison to one I know is well respected and considered a good value compared to the performance in the ranged shooting community.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

If you can still get the Kowa 821M, get it. Really not going to do better for the price and, as a closeout, you may find one at a good price. If you can't find one, go for the Vortex Skyline, yes. At $500, it is as good as it gets in a spotting scope.
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