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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ChuckS" data-source="post: 1389977" data-attributes="member: 65739"><p>I really don't think a few hours in a store would provide the situations needed to realize all the advantages you'll have with an angled scope.  Using a window mount from an vehicle is fantastic with an angled swarovski as it rotates easily to allow a very comfortable viewing angle.  And you can view ahead or behind the vehicle so you'll seldom have to reposition for a better look.   After a few days in the field you'll be able to locate your birds just as fast as anyone with a straight scope and after extended viewing your neck will feel soooo good.    The only reason to get a straight scope would be if you ever want to mount the scope on a rifle stock which some people do for certain situations.  Good luck!  Chuck</p></blockquote><p></p>