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A friend who no longer shoots highpower has the following equipment for sale: Kowa TSN-1 scope with eye piece (power not known at this time), Champion's Choice stand with scope mount, scope cover, and ground spikes. He is asking $500. Does anyone have any experience with this model Kowa scope and what do think of the asking price? Thanks, Tom

I have one of those and so does my son. I think it is one of the best scopes Kowa made. Mine has the 27x(I think) long eye relief eyepiece. If it had any other eyepiece I would not want it. $500 if in real good cond seems reasonable.

I got my TSN-1, in 20X, soon after they first came out in 1984 and think it may be Kowa's best product. The optics are first class.

I had it reconditioned once, about three years ago, when it fell over and damaged the sun shade. I could have gotten by without any repair but it seemed like a good time to have it looked at. The company has great customer service.

The package, presuming that the scope is in decent shape, seems like a steal at $500.

Kowa spotting scopes are some of the best on the market. I cannot personally speak for the quality of the TSN-1, but I trust Hap's opinion, as well as many other high level shooters. I use a Kowa TSN-82SV with a 27X LER eyepiece, and I love it. I sometimes lend it out to a friend for an afternoon, and they nearly always want to buy one after the day is done. While I was shooting highpower, I was able to see .223 bullet holes at 300 yards the vast majority of the time.
Matt

Thanks to everyone for your comments. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Tom