spotting scope

[powderburner]

a straight scope is good if you stand a lot ,and at times depending on your position better prone but the angled head is the best all around, and really best if you set to spot.
I really like the 25-27 power and if a long eye relief is available I would look at that seriously if you are a glasses wearer , also if you can get a wide angle ,long eye relief you are in fat city..
if you get over 25 power or so the mirage really hurts you and while the 60 and variable power lens are neat to have they cut down the field of view ,especially if you wear glasses , I have a discontinued 27 power long eye relief wide angle .and think it is as good as it gets , its a kowa and a lot of people think they are over priced , but mine has been solid and dependable for over 10 years and has never given me a problem .it just rides in the back of the van with all my other trappings and gets no special treatment , sometimes with stuff on it and sometimes on top of stuff.
a lot of the things that others do not notice, I do because my eyes are so bad.