Spotting Scope Advice

[jlirot]

Thanks Steel! Yeah, I'm lucky because I have 2 passports and travel a lot so I can buy stuff easier than most. Crazy the price difference for some stuff (US vs Canada).

Glad to hear that you like the spotter! That makes my decision much easier.

I bought the self same spotter from the same outlet. The only place in Canada was Wolverine and they had no stock for months. 2 other US outlets wouldn't sell to a Canadian!! I tried to pay at OP online but they are only set up for zip code addresses. I was about to give up when a rep called me back and took all my details right there and then. Got the scope to my Sumas PO box in 3 days.

Great service and better scope. If you can swing it in person all the better, and you're 1st $800 is duty free if your down long enough!!

[bcsteve]

Check with Jerry at Mystic Precision. I got the Athlon Ares Gen II 15-45x65 HD just before Christmas from him. Good reputation, price and shipping.

[jlirot]

Thanks Steel! Yeah, I'm lucky because I have 2 passports and travel a lot so I can buy stuff easier than most. Crazy the price difference for some stuff (US vs Canada).

Glad to hear that you like the spotter! That makes my decision much easier.

I bought the self same spotter from the same outlet. The only place in Canada was Wolverine and they had no stock for months. 2 other US outlets wouldn't sell to a Canadian!! I tried to pay at OP online but they are only set up for zip code addresses. I was about to give up when a rep called me back and took all my details right there and then. Got the scope to my Sumas PO box in 3 days.

Great service and better scope. If you can swing it in person all the better, and you're 1st $800 is duty free if your down long enough!!

[high horse Hal]

Check with Jerry at Mystic Precision. I got the Athlon Ares Gen II 15-45x65 HD just before Christmas from him. Good reputation, price and shipping.

I pondered an Athlon but leaning toward the 60X for range work the 85mm would be ok. I reason why the 65mm for field work but wish they did a 60X in 65mm

[high horse Hal]

If National Geographic puts their name on something, it should be decent quality, no?

https://redcarpettelescopes.com/en-c...scope-80-12060
https://www.amazon.ca/National-Geogr.../dp/B00ASJRVGE

one price near $300, the other less than $100, RCT for the win

[jlirot]

RCT has the same one I just ordered from Optics Planet - for $200 more.

https://redcarpettelescopes.com/en-c...8479dfe5&_ss=r

THe National Geographic one is interesting.

I bought a cheapie a while back - I can't even see my targets at 200 yards with it.

If National Geographic puts their name on something, it should be decent quality, no?

https://redcarpettelescopes.com/en-c...scope-80-12060
https://www.amazon.ca/National-Geogr.../dp/B00ASJRVGE

one price near $300, the other less than $100, RCT for the win

[high horse Hal]

RCT has the same one I just ordered from Optics Planet - for $200 more.

You calculate the exchange differnet than I do