Lightest scope for bowhunting with best optical clarity?

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I do a lot of backpacking and hunting in Idaho, Utah and Colorado. I am looking for a very lightweight, waterproof and hopefully high quality glass. Is there anything around 2.0-2.5 pound in a 60mm that will work? I know there are some 50 mm, but I would really like a 60 if possible. 20-60x60 is that a tall order?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5622

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This one is easy - if you can afford it. Try the Kowa 600 series body at 25 oz, either in the standard glass versions (601, 602) or the ED glass versions (603, 604), then add the excellent Z9B 20-60 Zoom eyepiece. This is the best scope I have tested in a standard glass 60mm scope. The ED versions are even better.
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Guest · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject: better than Swaro?

I know Swaro will be heavier, but is a Kowa better than a regular Swaro 60? Is the Kowa. 60 ED better glass than the Swaro 60 HD?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5622

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Not better, but in the same class, optically, as far as I am concerned and at a lot less money. Definitely the lightest thing going.
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Guest · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject:

Can you recommend a high end lightweight tripod? Bogen Manfrotto etc. anything better?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5622

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Nothing better than Bogen in terms of what we carry, but you are not going to realize a substantial weight savings even with carbon fiber if you stay with a standing height size tripod. About the lightest thing we have is the Nikon 848 (made by Bogen) at about 5 pounds. Not going to have the smoothest head, but it is a durable tripod and plenty for a 60mm scope.
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