Leupold spotting scope question

[Soclose]

Who has one? Looking to buy a new spotting scope for mule deer/elk hunting! I like how compact the Leupold is. Deciding between the 60mm or 80mm. Seems for weight, the 60 would be better. Thoughts? Anyone have one or recommend something different with a Budget around $2k?

[wytex]

We have one of those and a Swaro. The Leupold is lighter weight and has great optics.
Dim light is when the Swaro shines.
80mm will take in more light for you. Ours is a 60mm and for back country pack ins it work great. Get a good stable tripod for it, cheapos vibrate and are not stable in wind.

I'll say get it over a Vortex.

[Soclose]

We have one of those and a Swaro. The Leupold is lighter weight and has great optics.
Dim light is when the Swaro shines.
80mm will take in more light for you. Ours is a 60mm and for back country pack ins it work great. Get a good stable tripod for it, cheapos vibrate and are not stable in wind.

I'll say get it over a Vortex.

Thank you! Haven’t considered the dim lighting. Appreciate the feedback.

[DRT]

I have one. Took it out of the package. Set it up. Looked through it. Put it in the case and under the bed.
Seven years ago.

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[OldRiverRat]

I have one. Took it out of the package. Set it up. Looked through it. Put it in the case and under the bed.
Seven years ago.

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Meaning you don’t like it or that you just don’t need / use it?


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[DRT]

Meaning you don’t like it or that you just don’t need / use it?


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I like it well enough. I just got out of rifle hunting and long range rifle silhouette match shooting and immersed in bow hunting.
It's very crisp and clear.

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[SaltwaterSlick]

I’ve had one for over 20 years. If I needed a new spotting scope, I’d buy another one tomorrow.