60mm vs 80mm

[NMStickFlinger3]

Im in the market for a spotting scope, but don't know if I should buy the 60 or 80mm. Any advantages or disadvantages I should consider for each??

[Bowhuntamistad]

I have a Vortex in 80.

Advantages: lets in tremendous amounts of light, I can start spotting deer, elk, sheep, etc 1 mile away way before sunrise. Very clear and crisp picture.

Disadvantages: very heavy to pack in. Its big, almost too big sometimes. With as light weight as I have gone with the rest of my gear, I often find myself having to arrange my pack around my spotter. Other than that, that's it.

I am very satisfied with my 80mm through

[NMStickFlinger3]

I have a Vortex in 80.

Advantages: lets in tremendous amounts of light, I can start spotting deer, elk, sheep, etc 1 mile away way before sunrise. Very clear and crisp picture.

Disadvantages: very heavy to pack in. Its big, almost too big sometimes. With as light weight as I have gone with the rest of my gear, I often find myself having to arrange my pack around my spotter. Other than that, that's it.

I am very satisfied with my 80mm through

Thanks for the info!! Looks like there aren't too many guys on here that use spotters!!!!

[Bowhuntamistad]

Thanks for the info!! Looks like there aren't too many guys on here that use spotters!!!!

Only reason I do is because I live and hunt in Nevada. The need doesn't really exist in Texas on most applications.

Never thought I would need the equipment I now own.

[az2tx]

I have Swarovski in 60 HD model and I cut down my tripod so it will fit is a pack
80mm is a big mama