Review for Kowa Interchangeable Eyepieces for Kowa 66mm / 60mm / 82SV Spotting Scopes - 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece

Author: GTNorman {!} , 55 yars of competition shooting., from Almo, KY on Feb 28, 2010
Pros:  Simplicity, Clarity
Would recommend:  yes

GTNorman wrote:

I purchased this eye piece along with the Kowa TS 663 spotting scope. I have owned a Leupold 25 X spotting scope for about 25 years. I recently took up long range Hi Power rifle shooting and needed an angled eyepiece, more magnification and clarity to see bullet holes and shot markers at ranges past 200 yards. I really like the angled eyepiece for prone shooting and objects are still clear when there is no mirage at 60 X magnification. The Kowa is four times the price I paid for the Leupold. Is it four times better than the Leupold? There is no way for me tell how clear objects would be at 60 X in the Leupold. Setting the Kowa at 25 X and viewing the same objects at the same time, I am still trying to convince myself that there is an optic advantage other than the ability to magnify up to 60X and the angled eyepiece which I desperately needed. My suggestion to prospective buyers is to do a lot of research, more than I did. You may find something that allows you to see what you expect at considerable less money.