Rifle Scopes Mid price range spotting scope
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Re: Mid price range spotting scope
Kowa's are nice but I ended up wit a Pentax 80mm. It uses ED glass. Jut a little more than 1k but less than 1.2k.
I put it next to my friends Leica 77mm scope and I just saw a little diffrence around the edges. Here is a wtite up and link.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-spotting-scopes-pf-80ed-a.html
Also another review to read..
http://www.6mmbr.com/spotterreview.html
Pentax PF-80ED / PF-80ED-A / PF-100ED Spotting Scope (PX-SS-RF-ED, PX-SS-RF-EDA) - This Pentax PF-80ED spotting scope has been a favorite in many spotting scope reviews for its awesome performance. Part of that, of course, is due to the ED glass used in the objective, but part of the performance is due to the extraordinary Pentax XL series astronomical eyepieces that can be used with this scope. In fact, the Pentax PF-80ED spotting scope is unique in that it can use any standard 1 1/4 inch astronomical eyepiece on the market today
Kowa's are nice but I ended up wit a Pentax 80mm. It uses ED glass. Jut a little more than 1k but less than 1.2k.
I put it next to my friends Leica 77mm scope and I just saw a little diffrence around the edges. Here is a wtite up and link.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/pentax-spotting-scopes-pf-80ed-a.html
Also another review to read..
http://www.6mmbr.com/spotterreview.html
Pentax PF-80ED / PF-80ED-A / PF-100ED Spotting Scope (PX-SS-RF-ED, PX-SS-RF-EDA) - This Pentax PF-80ED spotting scope has been a favorite in many spotting scope reviews for its awesome performance. Part of that, of course, is due to the ED glass used in the objective, but part of the performance is due to the extraordinary Pentax XL series astronomical eyepieces that can be used with this scope. In fact, the Pentax PF-80ED spotting scope is unique in that it can use any standard 1 1/4 inch astronomical eyepiece on the market today
Re: Mid price range spotting scope
If you want something that is going to give you great quality for the money take a loook at the Vortex Skyline ED Series
If you want something that is going to give you great quality for the money take a loook at the Vortex Skyline ED Series
Re: Mid price range spotting scope
I ahve looked therough MANY spotting scopes and regulary shoot 22 rimfire at 200 yards and F Class centerfire out to 1000 yards. I have found that the Celestron Ultama 80 spotting scope is one of the best available and the price is NICE.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/celestron-ultima-80-spotting-scope.html
I ahve looked therough MANY spotting scopes and regulary shoot 22 rimfire at 200 yards and F Class centerfire out to 1000 yards. I have found that the Celestron Ultama 80 spotting scope is one of the best available and the price is NICE.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/celestron-ultima-80-spotting-scope.html
Re: Mid price range spotting scope
I bet you can get better deals through Scott or Doug than buying used on CL. And get full CS.
I bet you can get better deals through Scott or Doug than buying used on CL. And get full CS.
Re: Mid price range spotting scope
I have the Bushnell Elite with ED glass, very clear and nice.I have looked thru others and say it compares favorably...you really do need to check a few out in person as everyones eyes are different and percieve things in a different scale.
I have the Bushnell Elite with ED glass, very clear and nice.I have looked thru others and say it compares favorably...you really do need to check a few out in person as everyones eyes are different and percieve things in a different scale.
Re: Mid price range spotting scope
I appreciate everyones time and input
A couple of these scopes I have not tried but now will
I am going to make the drive to Cabella's WV store and try some side by side comparisons of the models they carry
Any other thoughts please send them my way
Thanks
Pete
I appreciate everyones time and input
A couple of these scopes I have not tried but now will
I am going to make the drive to Cabella's WV store and try some side by side comparisons of the models they carry
Any other thoughts please send them my way
Thanks
Pete
