The Mindful Hunter Podcast

EP 248 - Mindful Reviews Mondays: Compact Spotting Scope Review: Swarovski vs. Kowa vs. Vortex


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Looking for the best compact spotting scope? This comprehensive comparison of the Swarovski, Kowa, and Vortex compact spotters will help you make the smartest purchase decision. Over the last month, I’ve rigorously tested all three models to assess their performance, build quality, and value for money. From price and brand reputation to weight, glass quality, and weather resistance, I provide detailed, unbiased insights and my personal opinion to help you choose the right scope for your hunting needs and budget.

πŸ“Œ Chapters for Easy Navigation:

0:00 – Intro

1:38 – Scoring System

2:57 – Giveaways

5:01 – Price

5:23 – Resale/Brand Power

6:40 – Weight

8:17 – Size

9:29 – Descriptive Totals

9:47 – Origin

10:42 – Warranty

11:50 – Weather Resistance

13:37 – Frame Material

13:43 – Rubber Coating

14:17 – Mounting

14:45 – Ergonomics

17:26 – Construction Totals

17:40 – Field of View

19:39 – Eye Relief

21:39 – Exit Pupil

22:42 – Glass Quality

28:16 – Viewing Performance

30:37 – Focusing Ability

32:58 – Eye Box

33:50 – Final Score & Conclusions

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