Reviews - Leupold SX-1 Ventana 20-60x80mm Angled Spotting Scope, Black - 111361 Reviews - LU-SS-SX1-20-60x80ANG-111361

Author: Slm946 (verified customer) from Encino, CA on May 13, 2013
Pros:  Clear, Easy to Use
Would recommend:  yes

Slm946 wrote:

I bought the Ventana spotting scope from a recommendation of a seasoned hunter. Initially, I had bought a less expensive spotting scope from a different manufacturer. When I proudly displayed all of my optics (spotting scope, binoculars and rifle scope), he looked at me and told me "don't even take those out of the box." I'm old enough to know you get what you pay for. The only problem is, I keep forgetting that. During a family outing, I decided to take the Leupold to the park next to a trailhead. I was more than pleased with the clarity. I was able to clearly see the details of leaves - through the heat waves - over 2000 feet away. That was something I hadn't expected. Shortly into my exploration my two young kids pulled me away to do some exploring of their own. From a distance away, I could see my wife glued to the scope. This was odd because she is rarely interested in my toys. When I returned she said "you've got a nice toy there. I could see the abs on that hiker ...
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Author: Bruce R. (verified customer) from Olney, MD on Mar 2, 2013
Pros:  Great optics, east to work with.
Cons:  Tripod head could be better, seems too light weight for the scope.
Would recommend:  yes

Bruce R. wrote:

This scope is typical Leupold quality, in other words a really great piece of equipment. The only improvement I can see is to bump up the quality of the tripod head, plastic just doesn't cut it.

Author: purplerook (verified customer) , Shoot pistols, rifles, from Atlanta, GA on Mar 1, 2013
Pros:  Excellent Clarity, Good field of vision
Would recommend:  yes

purplerook wrote:

I use this spotting scope for target shooting. Several years ago, I went cheap on my first spotting scope and it started fuzzing-up at 100 yards - see the target, but not the holes. this Leopold has awesome clarity and great field of view at 200 yards (limit of my range). I also recommend the Optics Planet write-up on selecting a spotting scope.

Author: ViperOne (verified customer) , Novice shooter, tech guy, enJOY quality products, from San Jose, CA on Jan 5, 2013
Pros:  Fantastic optics, very clear, good construction
Cons:  Angled piece doesn't rotate, so tripod takes some massaging for tabletop
Would recommend:  yes

ViperOne wrote:

I am happy with my purchase, just wish the tripod was more stable when rotating for angled tabletop applications, but great value for $

Author: rdriscoll (verified customer) from Central Florida on Sep 17, 2012
Pros:  Clear Optics; easy to use
Cons:  Cheap case. Cosmetic issues
Would recommend:  yes

rdriscoll wrote:

Works fine. Get a heavy duty bipod. Some of the material protecting the scope bubbled up.

Author: CHUCK , RANCHER, from MERNA, NE. on Aug 21, 2012
Cons:  HAVE TO AGREE WITH OTHERS TRIPOD NOT MUCH BROKE WHILE SETTING UP.
Would recommend:  yes

CHUCK wrote:

I BOUGHT A BARASKA FOR A LOT LESS MONEY. I THOUGHT IT WOLD MEET MY NEEDS, BUT I COULDNT GET THE CLARITY I NEEDED FOR BULLET GROUPING AT 100+ YARDS.THE OPTICS ON THE LEUPOLD ARE MUCH BETTER.I WONDER IF A DIFFERENT EYE PEICE IS AVAILABE FOR FIELD USE AS THE FIELD OF VIEW IS QUITE NARROW.I WOULD RECOMMED LEUPOLD OVER A CHEAPER SCOPE.

Author: huntinman (verified customer) , outdoor sportsman, from houston texas on Aug 6, 2012
Pros:  Incredibly clear optics.
Cons:  Tripod
Would recommend:  yes

huntinman wrote:

The scope is just incredible, but throw the tripod in the trash!

Author: Epsanto (verified customer) from Illinois on Jun 14, 2012
Pros:  A good buy
Cons:  None so far
Would recommend:  yes

Epsanto wrote:

I've had this spotting scope for a month now and have made several trips to the range with it. Everything has met my expectations.

Author: rssleva from Mi on Mar 15, 2012
Pros:  Clear easy set up
Cons:  Buy a better tripod.
Would recommend:  yes

rssleva wrote:

Very nice product but lousy tripod.

Author: rschmick1965 from Oakridge Oregon on Jul 25, 2011
Would recommend:  no

rschmick1965 wrote:

Low power compact binoculars had more clarity at any setting on scope would out do it. Didn't come into focus well.