Best Budget/Value Spotting Scope for 600+ Yards?

banik

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I am looking at purchasing a spotting scope. I will be shooting from 600+ yards up to 1200 yards. Firstly, should I get a spotting scope or binoculars? Also, what are some of the best value-for-money spotting scopes that are capable of spotting impacts at 600+ yards? Also, if there are any accessories that are must-haves, please let me know. Appreciate the feedback. Buget for the scope/binos would be around 1200 to 1500.
 
OP, there are multiple reputable glass vendors on this site, including the poster above, who can help you decide on the right glass.

FWIW, I favor different glass for different things. For action matches like PRS, seeing impacts on steel is all you need. 10 to 15x binos will give you more versatility and greater FOV. I have 10x42 zeiss victory binos (outside your budget spec, so I'm not suggesting them) that I use to chase shooters as I'm quicker than with a spotter tube. My preference in actual spotting scopes is a straight tube as I find it easier to chase a shooter with that vs a bent tube. Your mileage may vary in that one.

If you are shooting paper games you need more magnification as you will need to see the spotter pin in the target, this will require an actual spotting scope not binos. Minimum requirements for top end magnification are around 40x on that, in my opinion.

Always prioritize glass quality of magnification. 60x is worthless if you are looking through haze!
 
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I have a Vortex Diamondback I picked up pretty cheaply. You tend to get what you pay for. If youre careful it does the job, but you know it should be better. Glass is ot bad, but extremely crappy eye box.

better = pay more = better

I'd go for an angled unit, easier to use. @gr8fuldoug e sells DNT, if they have a spotter thats as good a value as my TOR scope, grab one.