My first post here.
The two scopes I shortlisted are Swarovski ATS80HD and Kowa 883. I am preferring Kowa scope to the Swaro, as both of these scopes are similarly priced, but Kowa comes with an 88mm to the Swaro's 80mm, and Kowa weighs about 235gm more.
I have read quite a few threads out here on Kowa 883. I am not in a position to drive 4-hours each way to try one out, but how sensible is it to buy one without personally looking through this scope?
Also, which tripod is better suited for Kowa 883 - MT190CXPRO3 or MT055CXPRO3? The tripod head's I have identified are Manfrotto MVH502AH Pro or 128LP Micro Video Head. Will this setup work fine or do I need to look at a different setup?
Please help!
The two scopes I shortlisted are Swarovski ATS80HD and Kowa 883. I am preferring Kowa scope to the Swaro, as both of these scopes are similarly priced, but Kowa comes with an 88mm to the Swaro's 80mm, and Kowa weighs about 235gm more.
I have read quite a few threads out here on Kowa 883. I am not in a position to drive 4-hours each way to try one out, but how sensible is it to buy one without personally looking through this scope?
Also, which tripod is better suited for Kowa 883 - MT190CXPRO3 or MT055CXPRO3? The tripod head's I have identified are Manfrotto MVH502AH Pro or 128LP Micro Video Head. Will this setup work fine or do I need to look at a different setup?
Please help!