Inexpensive spotting scope

[tanda10506]

I've been reading around here about people asking for spotting scopes for somewhat cheap prices that will see .30 caliber holes at 600 yards. I'm not too concerned with that because I will be shooting steel targets from here on out. I'm just looking for a spotting scope between $75-200 that I will be able to see misses that hit the dirt at 800+ yards. I shoot in the desert so that's all I really need to see is wether I missed left or right.

 

[Rarebreed93]

Re: Inexpensive spotting scope

How about using and extra scope and mount it on a tripod?

 

[Big Bo]

Re: Inexpensive spotting scope

Konus

http://www.opticsplanet.net/konus-konuspot-80-80mm-3-1-spotting-scope.html

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Re: Inexpensive spotting scope

I think a Vortex Impact 70 should work just fine for your needs

 

[bignada]

Re: Inexpensive spotting scope

Look for a used Redfield or Bushnell Spacemaster on Ebay or Craigslist etc. You want a 60mm objective. The Redfield kit with 25x and variable eyepieces and compact tripod in aluminum carry kit is especially nice. Figure around $250. Redfield was Japanese built and nicely armored, very comparable to Kowa 612 etc. 25x eyepiece is superior to variable for lowest image degradation...

Kowa with a wide-angle 20x eyepiece is better choice, but talking much more money...

Good luck! Bushnell is a good choice too.

 

[glock24]

Re: Inexpensive spotting scope

A bit unorthodox I know, but in your price range, a bigger bang for your buck will be with astronomy and wildlife glass. Apparently nerds and hippies have smaller pocketbooks than shooters.

http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=87&ProdID=594

http://www.celestron.com/c3/category.php?CatID=84

http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=86&ProdID=512