Is there an advantage or disadvantage to having the straight scope versus the angled version?
1518620
advantage goes to angled version, especially if shooting prone or fraom any positon in which you are not directly behind the scope.
1518621
There are good things about both. I found this video helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb-NTBv8Vag
1518622
Straight scope is easier to find your target but an angled scope maybe easier on your neck and body if a scope is on a table and not at eye level or looking at stars
1518623
A stright scope is quicker to spot with... especially At a moving target such as a goat at long range.
1518624
If used for sighting in rifles, straight are better since you are usually in a prone position or using a bench rest allowing you to easily go from aiming in to using the scope without having to move. If using for star gazing then angled is best since you are most likely looking at objects high in the skyline.
1518625
I find it easier to locate my object if looking straight on as aposed to looking down through the lens and attempting to site the target, especially in a prone position. I hope that this information is of value.
1518626
It depends on how and under what circumstances you plan to use the spotting scope. I have found that when sighting in your rifle or if you are road hunting in a vehicle and using a scope window mount, the straight version tends to works better. If you are "spot & stalk" hunting, and looking for animals up the sides of mountains and/or hills, the angled version is much superior and more practical. Alex Wilcox (huntingglobal.com) o) 719-783-4128
1518627
If you are using a shooters table or prone, the straight scope is better as the scope is at eye level.
1485772
For bird watching and astronomy, more people prefer angled for viewing comfort. Hunters usually prefer the straight angle. I test both and see what angle is the most comfortable for you. I hope this helps.
2063608
One of the reasons for paying extra for the BDC is to not have to turn and either count or look at the clicks on the turrets. There is also a model with a smaller objective lens. The smaller the objective, the lower the light gathering. I set up mine with an American made Weaver look through mount set up specifically for my pre 1985 Ruger 10/22. No need for rails and sighting took one shot, and that was only to move the POI two MOA.
1286453
You can download the nikon "spot on" app and check out how different loads match up using the BDC....its great and printable. I love that scope and utilizing the "spot on" app really helps better dial it in based on ammo using or if you ever decided to put it on a different rifle. But realistically depending on the ammo use its all about the fps as well as bullet weight and coeffocient, but download the app first and you will see what I mean. Enjoy
1187092
From what I have been reading, unless you are hunting where you are shooting in steep up or down angles the compensated distance is only a couple of yards different from true horizontal distance. I hunt western pa so either model would work. There is a rebate on the tilt one and maybe all Simmons. B sure to check it out
42811
It has a groove, but that groove may be off center a little, so your scope may become canted a little as well. Do not possibly matter too much for 30-50 yards distance.
1307284
Having using both with glasses, I would chose the compact. It is rectangular rather than square like the original. Thus you don't have to turn head much to take a look.
425021
I had this scope on my AR but did not like the look. It functioned fine but for close range more than was needed and not practical. If you only use your AR for longer ranges then I would be fine. Recoil not an issue.
609847
I have two of the Primary Arms 1-6 scopes and I really like the layout of the reticle. It gives you a lot of information in a very intuitive way. I don't find that the clarity is lacking at all as far out as I've taken shots with mine so far. I have a shoot coming up this weekend with targets out to 480 yds, so I will get a real test of the scope with those. But I would recommend it from my experience so far.
90053
Yes it is angled, great for a righty, not so much for a lefty. Too bad cause it works GREAT!
124030
I am no expert on scopes but do know a "World Class" hunter. I'm told that Leupold, in this opinion, gives great light at dusk. So I suppose the more high end scopes give you greater magnification, crisper picture and more light in low ambient light situations. Guess it depends mostly on the distance to target, terrain, time of day and what your target is. Again this is an opinion and preference of a highly experienced hunter.
206377
Ditto... "Extended Range". It's slightly slanted so as to give you more scope movement for longer ranges. I have one installed on a custom AR-15 with a M223 Nikon and it's great.
1066555
That's not a problem at all, I also have the 16 gauge straight model and have no issues using it with moldings, although I have come across instances where the angled version might have had an advantage. It's a great tool and one of my personal favorites in the workshop.
669216
I own both and have used them on deer rifles for several years. I can truthfully say in the field I see absolutely no difference. Dropped a nice buck 15 minutes before legal shooting time was over one evening a week ago using a Pro-Staff scope. Light was waning but I was able to put a good shot on him some 150 yards away with the light transmission from the Nikon.
1227594
The angled view piece is good for activities like birdwatching, where the thing you're looking at may be high or low. It's probably less useful for target shooting, where the thing stays put. Say I'm looking at a duck on the lake, then tilt the scope up to look at a warbler in a tree. If the view piece is straight, I have to half-crouch to get my eye down to the view piece. Or I adjust the tripod height, after which the warbler is long gone. If the piece is angled, I just rotate the scope to get the view piece to a comfortable height. Also good for sharing: my husband spots something, says "look at this," and rotates the scope down to my eye level without moving the field of view. The angled view piece is good for activities like birdwatching, where the thing you're looking at may be high or low. It's probably less useful for target shooting, where the thing stays put. Say I'm looking at a duck on the lake, then tilt the scope up to look at a warbler in a tree. If the view piece is straight, I have to half-crouch to get my eye down to the view piece. Or I adjust the tripod height, after which the warbler is long gone. If the piece is angled, I just rotate the scope to get the view piece to a comfortable height. Also good for sharing: my husband spots something, says... » Read More The angled view piece is good for activities like birdwatching, where the thing you're looking at may be high or low. It's probably less useful for target shooting, where the thing stays put. Say I'm looking at a duck on the lake, then tilt the scope up to look at a warbler in a tree. If the view piece is straight, I have to half-crouch to get my eye down to the view piece. Or I adjust the tripod height, after which the warbler is long gone. If the piece is angled, I just rotate the scope to get the view piece to a comfortable height. Also good for sharing: my husband spots something, says "look at this," and rotates the scope down to my eye level without moving the field of view. « Show Less
39794
I believe the clarity is better. I like the quick throw lever and the scope looks better on an ar than the mtac in my opinion. Ironically i bought this scope to replace a burris mtac. As far as the main benefit goes, the ffp reticle, do your own research to determine if its the thing for you. From a tactical perspective ffp is the way to go. Bottom line, I love it, and would def recommend.
1857398
The angle gun is more "corner" friendly. Especially when working with moldings etc. in tight places. We have ran 20,000 plus nails through ours and not one problem . Still going strong. If it broke today it owes us nothing. I'd buy the same thing again in a heartbeat.