Best 50mm Spotting Scope for .22 Caliber

[OutThere]

I'm looking for a lightweight, 50mm spotter with a variable power eyepiece. I need to see a .22 hole at 50 yards.

I have a Minox MD 50 and it's not doing the job for me unless it's in bright sunlight.

Thanks.

 

[Boxerglocker]

I'm looking for a lightweight, 50mm spotter with a variable power eyepiece. I need to see a .22 hole at 50 yards.

I have a Minox MD 50 and it's not doing the job for me unless it's in bright sunlight.

Thanks.

What discipline are you shooting? If bench rest, I would just get an optic that could do both. My 4.5-27x50 HD scope that can spot 22s at 50 no problem

 

[brianf]

100%^^

At 50 yards your regular optic is more than enough.
Recoil shouldn’t be knocking you off target.

If you shoring iron sights or red dot, I stand corrected.

 

[OutThere]

I'll be using it for pistol and non-scoped, (both irons and dot) rifle shooting.

 

[Boxerglocker]

I'll be using it for pistol and non-scoped, (both irons and dot) rifle shooting.

Fair enough, I don't have any suggestions for one of your criteria being a 50mm. Personally, I would opt for a larger objective if light gathering at that distance is an issue. I have a Bushnell 15-45x60 and used it at 50 yards out to 200 yards to spot 22 on paper.

 

[7P's]

Might want to look at picking up a Opticron MM3 50 ED with a SDLv2 eyepiece.

 

[Blue72]

Nikon ed50 has had many many glowing reviews for many years...you can pick them up fairly cheap from nikon dealers in Japan on eBay. I think one of them might be on amazon as well

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you looked at the Athlon Optics Cronus 12-36x50 ED Spotting Scope? We've got it marked down from $699.99 to only $499.99.

• Aprochromatic Lens System: Apochromatic lense system gives you the result of images which have greater contrast, sharpness and color definition
• ED Glass: ED glass gives you an image with little or no chromatic fringe so the final result brings a clearer and sharper image to your eyes
• ESP Dielectric Coating: ESP Dielectric Coating is a multi layer prism coating that reflects over 99% of the light to your eyes bringing you a clear, bright image that displays accurate color reproduction.
• Magnesium Chassis: Magnesium chassis give you the strength of a metal chassis while reducing the weight as much as 30%
• XPL Coating: XPL Coating gives you an extra protection on the exterior lenses from dirt, oil and scratches
• Bak4 Prism: Bak-4 glass prisms reflect more light to your eyes which will give you brighter and sharper image.
• Advanced Fully Multi-Coated: Advanced Fully Multi-Coated lenses gives you better light transmission to bring optimum brightness and true color across the entire light spectrum.
• Argon Purged: Argon Purging uses the inertia gas with bigger size molecules to purge any moisture out of the tube giving you better waterproofing and thermal stability .
• Waterproof: Waterproof to protects the binocular in the harshest weather conditions or if accidently submerged underwater
• Dual Focus: Dual focus has dual speed focus knobs that offer both faster and finer focus adjustment
• Rotating Ring: Rotating Ring allows you to rotate the scope around tripod supporting ring into the most comfortable and convenient angle for observation