Rifle Scopes Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

[eboggs]

Hi guys...

I'd like to know what the best spotting scope would be for a budget of..(Dont laugh) under 150?

...I reeaally dont have a big budget and its only gonna be used during the day aat the range.

Looking at SWFA website

Thanks,

Ethan

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

For a good range scope, if you can push the budget to $199.99 take a look at the Vortex Impact 70

 

[WayneG]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

Check Ebay and your local Craigslist. Birdwatchers are notorious for buying decent scopes and then getting bored with their hobby and selling off their gear. I got an older Bausch & Lomb Elite ED 80mm scope from a birdwatcher who wanted to sell it because it was "too heavy", got it for $189, glass is perfect, the only defect was about 4 tiny chips in the paint on the tube. While it isn't a Kowa, it is better then anything you're going to find in a store for that price point.

 

[eboggs]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

thanks guys, how is the Vortex?

Or is anything within my price range...sub par?

 

[phlii]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

I've looked through and have heard a lot of good feedback on Konus scopes. By all accounts, it's a pretty decent scope for the money. The only complaints I've heard are on the tripod and the case. Mr.Mildot ran a group buy for Konus scopes a while back, but I'm not sure if he is a dealer. You may want to send him a PM.

 

[zepheris.hk]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

I use a Konus 20-60x80 with good results. Glass is clear and the eye relief isn't stupid. Last week I easily spotted .223 holes at 300 yards on a sunny day. The tripod that comes with it is a joke though. Clarity starts to decrease at max mag, but that's to be expected.

Midwayusa has them on sale for $197.99 right now: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=466045

 

[MudBug]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

$119


$179

 

[Smallmouth Crazy]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

Dont laugh here either but I had a 20X60 Tasco one time that wasnt bad.

 

[eboggs]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

thanks guys.. im lookin at a couple posted here... the vortex looks nice. and have heard god things about other products by them..

Anyone know how <span style="font-weight: bold">Burris</span> spotting scopes are?

Also looking at a <span style="font-weight: bold">Konus</span> 20-60x for 139

 

[M21tactical]

Re: Best Budget Spotting Scope..?

Try this one out. It includes a tripod and case for about $60 bucks, which leaves money left over from your budget.

Good luck.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94555

It probably works a whole lot better than the $400 Bushnell Excursion I bought and sent back. POS it was.