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Recent content by bhvireo

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    Kowa 99 Update?

    Great to know, thanks! I might go with the new 88 as folks have hinted towards being the better buy.
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    Kowa 99 Update?

    That posing an enormous problem - are you referring to the 99 specifically, rather than the 88? I feel like something internal could be a very possible explanation.
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    Kowa 99 Update?

    Thanks, all! Much appreciated. Two follow-up questions: 1) The non-cherry or “average” 99s are still excellent scopes, right? I’m coming from a Vortex Razor (a sub-par sample, in my opinion), and and would expect an “average” 99 to be a significant upgrade. I was shocked by the great image of...
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    Kowa 99 Update?

    Hello! I'm a birder who is looking to upgrade my scope to a Kowa. I am deciding between the TSN 88 and TSN 99, both angled. I know that both are exceptional scopes. I have a significantly better price on the 99 than the 88, so am being swayed towards that, in addition to the bigger objective...
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