Chef Report post Posted May 10 I’ve been seeing a ton of BTX spotters for sale across several online forums. I’ve been seriously thinking about picking one up. I now fear that they know something I don’t! Anyone have the scoop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigj23 Report post Posted May 10 Not to sure but I love mine. Use it all the time with the 85, it is a game changer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 10 They take some getting used to. Head sits at an awkward angle, eye relief is touchy, but they are awesome to look through! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHOOTER Report post Posted May 10 IMO the people selling them don’t use them enough to justify being out $4k+… I bet the other half need some money and it’s a quick way to get $4k back. They are nice but hard to justify for a lot of people cause most guys can still kill plenty with a good pair of 15s. But If you have got the money I say get you a BTX! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted May 10 I think some people are selling them to go with the twin STC’s. I had a BTX and forced myself to use it for 2 seasons. Never got used to it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twigsnapper Report post Posted May 10 35 minutes ago, GreyGhost85 said: I think some people are selling them to go with the twin STC’s. I had a BTX and forced myself to use it for 2 seasons. Never got used to it. This, and years of hyperinflation are starting to impact people’s financial situations and they can’t justify the 4K wrapped up in a piece of equipment they rarely use. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted May 10 I've had plenty of time to be behind them. Enough to be impressed. The weight is by biggest concern, but I've packed heavy before. I want to look through a pair of STCs before I decide. Not 100% certain that STCs will be too wide for my PD. Thanks for everyone's feedback. I was wondering if a newer solution was hitting the market that made them obsolete. Hence what seems like fire sales on used units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues247 Report post Posted May 10 *most people that buy them can't afford them* 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted May 10 Twin stc’s is the reason. Right now is a good time to scoop one up for cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 10 3 hours ago, desertmafia21 said: Twin stc’s is the reason. Right now is a good time to scoop one up for cheap! I'm not sold thats the reason. From what I've seen, the STC doesn't close enough for a lot of people (myself included), but the BTX seems to work for more people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted May 10 BTX are great. I think if your glassing w/ three deep on a San Carlos hunt. Having a BTX on the mountain side would be extremely valuable. For a solo or twosome on public land.. 15s and spotter will get the job done. And for these reasons I’m out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted May 10 40 minutes ago, firstcoueswas80 said: I'm not sold thats the reason. From what I've seen, the STC doesn't close enough for a lot of people (myself included), but the BTX seems to work for more people. Yea I’m still on the fence about my stc setup. It’s just not perfect for my pupillary distance (I’m at the absolute minimum). Last thing I need is to have a headache due to glass collimation. Coming from a btx I can say the stc’s are a nicer setup for weight and space savings in the pack. Going to spend some hours in the hills to make my final decision. Might go back to the btx before fall. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted May 10 Because everyone is going to that new twin big eye setup thing. Pretty sure it’s lighter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted May 10 4 hours ago, desertmafia21 said: Twin stc’s is the reason. Right now is a good time to scoop one up for cheap! How does the FOV with them being only 50mm compare? Do they make an angled bracket? If someone made angled 20’s or something in that range I’d be all over em. I absolutely love my BTX for that reason. I’ll switch back and forth from it to my 15’s to give me neck a rest from the straight binos. I could truly sit all day and not move looking through my BTX’s. They just fit. Love em! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted May 10 Check out Adam’s adapters on Instagram. I don’t have all the specs but FOV is better than btx from what I’ve heard. 12 minutes ago, yotebuster said: How does the FOV with them being only 50mm compare? Do they make an angled bracket? If someone made angled 20’s or something in that range I’d be all over em. I absolutely love my BTX for that reason. I’ll switch back and forth from it to my 15’s to give me neck a rest from the straight binos. I could truly sit all day and not move looking through my BTX’s. They just fit. Love em! Sounds like you should stick with the btx! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
