Angled vs straight

• Jan 27, 2017

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I have never used an angled objective. For those who have experience with both what do you prefer and why?

 

• Jan 27, 2017

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sneakypete

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Angled with a ball head mount. Very easy to glass with. I suggest going to a Local vendor and trying out different spotters!

 

• Jan 27, 2017

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Straight fits easier in a pack, angled is easier to glass with IMO.

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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Thanks guys. Think I will go to Cabelas & try them out.

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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I have an angled Swarovski spotter. The above post in spot on! It's great to glass from but a pain to pack in the pack.

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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Everyone will likely tell you the best is what they learned to use. I really do not like glassing with an angled scope, but I used a straight scope at work for 17 years. I think it's easier to locate an object in a straight scope. Straight scopes also lend themselves much better to using from a window mount.

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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As long as your scope body can be rotated, glassing from a window mount with an angled scope is easy and comfortable. Both styles have their advantages and disadvantages.

Gohunt.com recently published an article on this very issue. You can read it here: https://www.gohunt.com/read/skills/spotting-scopes-angled-vs-straight-which-design-is-best

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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I use an angled. Outdoor life just did a video on this subject. I've used both, and for longterm glassing, hands down angled is more comfortable. Best suggestion is go to Cabelas and play with both for a while or borrow a buddy's and get some field time.

 

• Jan 28, 2017

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I'm a straight scope as well. Works better in the truck, which is good I guess. I just went with one and never looked back. Now after 15+ years of the straight scope I get annoyed trying to use angled. I think it's the nodding my head down to look and having more difficulty finding things that bothers me. Plus straight scope just fits nicely in my backpacks.

Kind of a Ford vs. Chevy decision.