I use it for long range scouting and the range. I used to own a B&L Elite 15x45 spotter and it was a great spotter for the range but anytime you run the power up mirage and movement became a problem. The scope (now discontinued) weighed right at 26 ounces and had a Bogen Jr tripod that weighed probably I am guessing 5-7 lbs so it was a little bulky to lug around but it ranked right up there according to the experts for what I was using it for. I just picked up a 20 x50 Leupold gold ring spotter( less than 20 ounces ) made a few years back in absolutely mint condition and will get the Leupold mini tripod for it 1 1/2 lbs and use that for game and the range... I think it will work out well and should be easier to lug around.