NEW TS-80 Hi-Def Spotting Scope from Nightforce
Nightforce is bringing out a new 20-60X 80mm spotting scope that is significantly less expensive than its 82mm big brother, the 20-70X TS-82. The new TS-80 Hi-Def spotter is priced at $1595.00 MSRP compared to $2653.00 for the TS-82 (MAP “street price”). Yes, you heard that right, the new TS-80 is more than $1000.00 less expensive than its 82mm big brother. That’s a lot of hard-earned cash saved in return for the loss of just 10X magnification on the upper end. Both spotting scopes feature high-definition glass and easy-to-use, full-diameter focusing controls.
At its $1595.00 price point, the Nightforce TS-80 looks like a winner. It shares features we liked in the more expensive TS-82: Extra-low-Dispersion (ED) glass, easy-to-use zoom ring, built-in sunshade, and rubber armor on the entire body. However, on the TS-80 the eyepiece is NON-removable. That means you cannot swap in a different eyepiece (such as a fixed power 25X for greater field of view).
The TS-80 offers a lot of performance for the $1595.00 price. Most other current-production spotting scopes with comparable features and ED glass cost a lot more. Weight is 68 ounces (4 lbs., 4 oz.) — that’s fairly hefty. The TS-80 will focus from 20 feet to infinity, making it suitable for all shooting chores, even close-range pistol work. The mounting foot fits many quick-release tripods and accepts standard 1/4″ tripod screws. The TS-80 includes an integral, retractable sunshade for the front objective. Optional accessories include a protective sleeve and a fitted carrying case, shown below.
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Tags: ED Glass, Nightforce, Optics, Spotter, Spotting Scope, TS-80, TS-82
This is just a rebranded MeoPro 80 HD that is $100 more. The MeoPro has a lifetime warranty and I believe the Nightforce only has a 20 year warranty.
Editor: Can’t confirm or deny what you say based on the info NF has provided. Nightforce says the TS-80 uses European glass and is assembled in America. The knurled focus control ring and zoom control ring are completely different than the Meopta 80 HD. The TS-80 is very slightly heavier. One vendor, SportOptics.com says the NF TS-80 has a “limited lifetime” warranty. We are awaiting confirmation of that from Nightforce. If the TS-80 is related to the Meopta, that is not such a bad thing. The MeoPro 80 HD has received some very positive reviews, the only criticism being weight. See: http://www.chuckhawks.com/meopta_80HD.html
Still take a Kowa 82 for less money….
Pretty much the gold standard of F-Class shooters.
/and I have NF scopes, don’t get me wrong.