I am sure that this has been asked before but the search button does not work well...for me anyway. What are you guys thoughts? I have been looking at the Konuspot 20-60X80 and the Vortex Nomad 20-60X60 and both seem to have good reviews. This will be for looking for hits at 300-500 yards with a 308. I know that is a lot to ask for with a cheaper scope but would like your thoughts. Thanks for the replies.
Best spotting scope under $600
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Re: Best spotting scope under $600
$600 is a lot of money and you should expect a lot for that amount. Kowa provides the best bang for the buck hands down IMHO
$600 is a lot of money and you should expect a lot for that amount. Kowa provides the best bang for the buck hands down IMHO
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
The Vortex VIPER HD spotters are awesome imho but a little more than that price range... if you get in touch with Liberty Optics or Camera Land they may be able to set you up with a much better price than what they are typically advertised at.
The Vortex VIPER HD spotters are awesome imho but a little more than that price range... if you get in touch with Liberty Optics or Camera Land they may be able to set you up with a much better price than what they are typically advertised at.
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
Look up reviews on the Celestron Regal HD's.
Not 'tactical,' but nothing a rattle can wouldn't fix...
Look up reviews on the Celestron Regal HD's.
Not 'tactical,' but nothing a rattle can wouldn't fix...
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
I have a Konus 20x60x80 and I paid about $225.00 for it. I can easily see 308 bullet holes at 300 yds, but no way at 500. Not a Kowa, but really good scope for the money.
I have a Konus 20x60x80 and I paid about $225.00 for it. I can easily see 308 bullet holes at 300 yds, but no way at 500. Not a Kowa, but really good scope for the money.
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Thanks guys. I found a Konus 20-60X100 at Midway and the reviews are really good. A little bigger than the 80 but the larger objective should help some you would think.
Thanks guys. I found a Konus 20-60X100 at Midway and the reviews are really good. A little bigger than the 80 but the larger objective should help some you would think.
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
I hope you don't plan on carrying these any great distance?
With shoot and see targets you can see 308 holes using the leupold mark 4 12-40 at 500 yards. More than you wanted to spend but you might find a gently used golden ring 12-40
I hope you don't plan on carrying these any great distance?
With shoot and see targets you can see 308 holes using the leupold mark 4 12-40 at 500 yards. More than you wanted to spend but you might find a gently used golden ring 12-40
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
Celestron is a viable option. Here's a review done here on the Hide.
Celestron Review
Celestron is a viable option. Here's a review done here on the Hide.
Celestron Review
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
ThevRedfield scope has really clear optics and is great out 300 yards. Exceptional for the price, but would be challenging beyond 300.
ThevRedfield scope has really clear optics and is great out 300 yards. Exceptional for the price, but would be challenging beyond 300.
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
I had the Konus...used it once and you couldnt see bullet holes with it as good as i could with my 22 power NF. So I sold it. I am interested in this answer as well, just know Konus isnt what you want.
I had the Konus...used it once and you couldnt see bullet holes with it as good as i could with my 22 power NF. So I sold it. I am interested in this answer as well, just know Konus isnt what you want.
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tlsmith22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had the Konus...used it once and you couldnt see bullet holes with it as good as i could with my 22 power NF. So I sold it. I am interested in this answer as well, just know Konus isnt what you want. </div></div>
I have a Nikon and a Konus and the Nikon is much heavier than my Konus. The Nikon is a better scope but for the money the Konus does great job. I was out at 1000 yards yesterday with the Konus and for reading mirage it worked beautifully. Prior to that I was at the 300 yrd range and could see the bullet holes from my .260 just fine. It was a clear day so weather was not an issue. I don't suspect that in lower light it would be bad
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tlsmith22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had the Konus...used it once and you couldnt see bullet holes with it as good as i could with my 22 power NF. So I sold it. I am interested in this answer as well, just know Konus isnt what you want. </div></div>
I have a Nikon and a Konus and the Nikon is much heavier than my Konus. The Nikon is a better scope but for the money the Konus does great job. I was out at 1000 yards yesterday with the Konus and for reading mirage it worked beautifully. Prior to that I was at the 300 yrd range and could see the bullet holes from my .260 just fine. It was a clear day so weather was not an issue. I don't suspect that in lower light it would be bad
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
That Vortex Nomad 20-60x60mm looks pretty good for $330. I'm also in the market for one.
That Vortex Nomad 20-60x60mm looks pretty good for $330. I'm also in the market for one.
Re: Best spotting scope under $600
Picked up that Vortex Nomad 20-60x60mm for $260 shipped from optics planet off of ebay. Great deal on what I hope is a real nice spotting scope.
Picked up that Vortex Nomad 20-60x60mm for $260 shipped from optics planet off of ebay. Great deal on what I hope is a real nice spotting scope.
