Changing this topic in the hopes that it may open things up and get a better response/discussion going.
I am looking at a better spotting scope option, primarily for spotting long range hits on steel. Finding myself ROing a far number of matches, I am looking for something that will help to see small caliber hits on steel (6mm at 1,000+ yards), and help with eyestrain being on a scope for up to 6-7 hours.
I have started researching Binocular Spotters, as having "binocular vision" increases depth perception along with some other benefits like reduced eye strain.
The "industry standard" in this case would be the Kowa High Lander.
http://www.kowa-prominar.com/product/binoculars/highlander.html
Great product with a proven track record, however the cost on them is pretty stiff in the $3,500-$4,500 range.
Looking for a more "economical" option, I have run across a number of "Binocular Telescopes"
Oberwerk BT-70-45 Binocular Telescope
https://oberwerk.com/product/oberwerk-bt-70-45-binocular-telescope/
Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation Binocular
https://oberwerk.com/product-category/binoculars-scopes/product-group/long-range-observation/
APM 100 mm ED-SemiApo Binocular
http://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/bin...aperture-more/apm-100-mm-ed-semiapo-binocular
Not knowing anything about these "Binocular Telescopes", and getting mixed messages from the manufacturers with some saying they would work great and others saying they would not, I am hoping someone here might be able to shed some light on the subject?
Big question, will these "Telescopes" be able to very sharply resolve images in the 600-1,200 yard range?
Having read a number of reviews, like the one on the Oberwerk BT-70-45 Binocular Telescope https://oberwerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/64-65.pdf , these optics are capable of resolving very small details deep into space. However, the million dollar question for me, will they be able to do the same at "closer ranges"?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I am looking at a better spotting scope option, primarily for spotting long range hits on steel. Finding myself ROing a far number of matches, I am looking for something that will help to see small caliber hits on steel (6mm at 1,000+ yards), and help with eyestrain being on a scope for up to 6-7 hours.
I have started researching Binocular Spotters, as having "binocular vision" increases depth perception along with some other benefits like reduced eye strain.
The "industry standard" in this case would be the Kowa High Lander.
http://www.kowa-prominar.com/product/binoculars/highlander.html
Great product with a proven track record, however the cost on them is pretty stiff in the $3,500-$4,500 range.
Looking for a more "economical" option, I have run across a number of "Binocular Telescopes"
Oberwerk BT-70-45 Binocular Telescope
https://oberwerk.com/product/oberwerk-bt-70-45-binocular-telescope/
Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation Binocular
https://oberwerk.com/product-category/binoculars-scopes/product-group/long-range-observation/
APM 100 mm ED-SemiApo Binocular
http://www.apm-telescopes.de/en/bin...aperture-more/apm-100-mm-ed-semiapo-binocular
Not knowing anything about these "Binocular Telescopes", and getting mixed messages from the manufacturers with some saying they would work great and others saying they would not, I am hoping someone here might be able to shed some light on the subject?
Big question, will these "Telescopes" be able to very sharply resolve images in the 600-1,200 yard range?
Having read a number of reviews, like the one on the Oberwerk BT-70-45 Binocular Telescope https://oberwerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/64-65.pdf , these optics are capable of resolving very small details deep into space. However, the million dollar question for me, will they be able to do the same at "closer ranges"?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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