agreed! Unbiased and in-depth. Hunters have seemingly infinite options to spend money on and access to an independent and unbiased source of information is so important.
I just watched the same review/comparison on huntin fools gear channel 2 hrs ago. 😂 your detail is much better. One thing they had was Olin scope footage to show the image quality. That was pretty cool to see on the review. Thanks as always for the information
Appreciate this review. Im interested in the Swaro scope. Ive used my old Nikon 50mm ED spotter for years and prefer this size class of spotter over my Swaro 65 and 85 models because its just so much easier to use and carry afield. I just might have to get the little Swaro and run it against my little Nikon.
Been waiting for this one for sure, owned the Vortex, had struggles with my glasses so sold it and had my hands on the ATC and think I'm going to go with that one, then the Kowa came out and I haven't been able to get my hands on one to have a gander
Yeah, I think after watching this and seeing the stats head to head I'll just pull the trigger on the Swaro. The orange is pretty nice cause its burnt orange vs what the el range ta come in so that'll be the pick. Thanks for the great info Jay
Great work with the review, full disclosure, Kowa owner. The only missing element for me was … how does each work with a Phone Scope system? I have a Leupold and love the scope but when you adjust the power, the phone attachment moves too. It appears that the Vortex might as well. And that makes it virtually worthless if you want to video a shot thru the scope and need to adjust the power. I could not tell with the Swaro but my Kowa works perfectly with my phone.
One interesting tidbit about the mini spotters - as if the spotters themselves weren't interesting enough - are the companies making "Big Eyes" kits for them. Essentially a kit that mounts two spotters side-by-side to function as binoculars. For the desert mule deer hunter where good glass reigns supreme, this seems like a viable option.
While not quite as light why not the Maven 15-45 CS1? Seems like solid optic and lower price than those you mentioned. Is it Swaro or Kowa? Of course not but many cant afford those costs.
@MindfulHunter love the pod and the comparisons!!! U and the hunt back country guys are the only ones I trust on gear! I'm worried ur poor experience with the Wyoming hunt will dissuade people from finding hunting partners digitally.
@ I hope that’s not the case. Just do your due dilligence and maybe don’t go on hunts where you’re 100% reliant on the other person for your first trip together
I was one of the guys asking for this... Kinda as expected 😅 Frankly, having all the optics is far too expensive for me. Even if you have the cash that's still a lot of money. I almost always buy top of the line. Question is just what you really want to spend on? 10x, 12x or 15x binos, compact spotter of 65mm asl? Or larger? What hunts are you going on and how often? I think another consideration is just materialism per se. Chasing the best newest whatever is a loosing game anyways, you'll never have everything you want, but you might just get a what you need. Idk! Thanks anyways.
@@swj2556 I’ve done 65 and 85 comparison reviews that both had vortex kowa and swaro in there. I did not have the 65mm vortex at the time but owned it previously and can comment that I did not like it.
I soundly declare that you have the best hunting equipment reviews on the internet. Keep up the excellent work
@@kschmo3981 I deeply appreciate that! Always trying to improve!
I detect no lies!
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agreed! Unbiased and in-depth. Hunters have seemingly infinite options to spend money on and access to an independent and unbiased source of information is so important.
This guy is pretty awesome with his reviews of equipment. Approaches it like an engineer. Nice work, bro.
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Yes best hunting gear reviews by far, #keephammering brotha 🤙🏽
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great lineup!! This review gonna help a lot of us.
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Always enjoy your review videos Jay. Thank you!
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ill take the Kowa any day of the week, that FOV is awesome!
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VORTEX wow I'm surprised hahahah. Awesome review man.
Excellent review, was surprised to hear your take on the razor haha
You and me both 🤣
Thanks for confirming my purchase! Heck of a little scope.
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Kick ass review man, awesome to see the results, could definitely see a spot for a mini in the gear locker 👌
Thanks bro!
Great review.. Very thorough and well put together. I like the different perspectives at the end.
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Wonderful review as always.
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Another excellent review!! Thank you for your time on these!
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As always, another great review!
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I just watched the same review/comparison on huntin fools gear channel 2 hrs ago. 😂 your detail is much better. One thing they had was Olin scope footage to show the image quality. That was pretty cool to see on the review. Thanks as always for the information
@@Eric-bh7jy yeah I need to start including that. Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you! Been waiting for your input before comitting.
Let me know what you decide to go with.
Awesome thank you!!!
Another great video review
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Outstanding review!!!
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Appreciate this review. Im interested in the Swaro scope. Ive used my old Nikon 50mm ED spotter for years and prefer this size class of spotter over my Swaro 65 and 85 models because its just so much easier to use and carry afield. I just might have to get the little Swaro and run it against my little Nikon.
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Been waiting for this one for sure, owned the Vortex, had struggles with my glasses so sold it and had my hands on the ATC and think I'm going to go with that one, then the Kowa came out and I haven't been able to get my hands on one to have a gander
Swaro will be the best for eye glass wearers for sure
Yeah, I think after watching this and seeing the stats head to head I'll just pull the trigger on the Swaro. The orange is pretty nice cause its burnt orange vs what the el range ta come in so that'll be the pick. Thanks for the great info Jay
Great work with the review, full disclosure, Kowa owner. The only missing element for me was … how does each work with a Phone Scope system? I have a Leupold and love the scope but when you adjust the power, the phone attachment moves too. It appears that the Vortex might as well. And that makes it virtually worthless if you want to video a shot thru the scope and need to adjust the power. I could not tell with the Swaro but my Kowa works perfectly with my phone.
Good point. You can use a digiscope with all three no problem. The magnification wheel moves independent of the eye piece.
One interesting tidbit about the mini spotters - as if the spotters themselves weren't interesting enough - are the companies making "Big Eyes" kits for them. Essentially a kit that mounts two spotters side-by-side to function as binoculars. For the desert mule deer hunter where good glass reigns supreme, this seems like a viable option.
Any idea how these compare to the mini Maven 12-27x56 or Leupold 15-30x50? I have both but am looking at some of the newer higher power conpacts.
Thanks!
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While not quite as light why not the Maven 15-45 CS1? Seems like solid optic and lower price than those you mentioned. Is it Swaro or Kowa? Of course not but many cant afford those costs.
Already reviewed the spotter on my 65mm comparison. It was very underwhelming and it would be apples to oranges against these anyways.
@@MindfulHunter Thanks I will find that review! Keep it up!
Got my kowa for 1,600 new..... and with that kowa is the new winner lol
🤣 fair point!
@MindfulHunter love the pod and the comparisons!!! U and the hunt back country guys are the only ones I trust on gear! I'm worried ur poor experience with the Wyoming hunt will dissuade people from finding hunting partners digitally.
@ I hope that’s not the case. Just do your due dilligence and maybe don’t go on hunts where you’re 100% reliant on the other person for your first trip together
Your reviews are elevated by your ability to give clear unbiased information at all price points. 💪🏻
@ thanks brother!
I was one of the guys asking for this... Kinda as expected 😅
Frankly, having all the optics is far too expensive for me. Even if you have the cash that's still a lot of money. I almost always buy top of the line. Question is just what you really want to spend on? 10x, 12x or 15x binos, compact spotter of 65mm asl? Or larger? What hunts are you going on and how often? I think another consideration is just materialism per se. Chasing the best newest whatever is a loosing game anyways, you'll never have everything you want, but you might just get a what you need. Idk!
Thanks anyways.
Have you done a mid-size Vortex vs. Kowa vs. Swaro review???
@@swj2556 I’ve done 65 and 85 comparison reviews that both had vortex kowa and swaro in there. I did not have the 65mm vortex at the time but owned it previously and can comment that I did not like it.
Vortex over a Swarovski!
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