Whether you choose an angled or a straight-body spotting scope is largely a matter of personal preference. Models that have both designs typically have identical glass, magnification ranges, and components, so they’ll likely deliver an identical image. Some users like angled eyepieces because of their versatility. If you’re sitting beside a buddy, you can frame a distant deer, and by simply rotating the barrel, turn the eyepiece to your buddy so they can view the deer. With a straight-body spotting scope, you’d have to trade places with your buddy in order for them to see the deer. However, it can be hard to get your scope on target with an angled eyepiece because the 45-degree angle means the eyepiece isn’t pointing at your target, like a straight-body spotter, so target acquisition occurs much faster.