Spotting scope

[Don45]

I don't get out as often as I would like to the range but when I do go and use a rifle with open sights I would like to have a spotting scope that I can check targets and see where the bullet strikes are (I would like one that I can use with my safety glasses still on). I would say that 90-95% of my range time will be at 100 yards but the range I go to has a 200 yard range and is working on a 500 yard range. The scope I am considering is the Vortex Diamondback 20-60 X 80 angled version as that is about the max I can spent at the moment on a spotting scope. Is the Vortex a good scope for what I am needing it for or is there a better scope for the same money or less?

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a look at the #56194 Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 Angled Spotting Scope which we offer to the members here for only $399.99

• Ultra compact and lightweight construction
• Extra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity
• Dielectric Coatings designed to increase light reflectivity
• Fully Multi-Coated optics to produce sharp images
• Close focus – see detail from 8.2ft/2.5m
• BAK-4 Porro prisms for intense colour and contrast
• Dual focus knob to achieve ultra fine focusing
• Stay-on soft scope cover for maximum protection
• Twist-up eye cup and pull out sunshade
• Digi-scope compatible for use with your camera
• Nitrogen purged – water and fog proof
• Hawke lifetime warranty

 

[smoothy8500]

I would like one that I can use with my safety glasses still on

That's pretty hard to get with most zoom or variable power eyepieces on lower-priced scopes. Some fixed power scopes provide a little more eye relief without having to buy an actual extended or long eye relief eyepiece that provides 30+mm of distance to eyeball.

The Hawke has 20mm which isn't bad and about what the Diamondback offers. Still pretty tight to do with glasses.

 

[Don45]

Take a look at the #56194 Hawke Endurance ED 15-45x60 Angled Spotting Scope which we offer to the members here for only $399.99

• Ultra compact and lightweight construction
• Extra-low Dispersion glass for optimum clarity
• Dielectric Coatings designed to increase light reflectivity
• Fully Multi-Coated optics to produce sharp images
• Close focus – see detail from 8.2ft/2.5m
• BAK-4 Porro prisms for intense colour and contrast
• Dual focus knob to achieve ultra fine focusing
• Stay-on soft scope cover for maximum protection
• Twist-up eye cup and pull out sunshade
• Digi-scope compatible for use with your camera
• Nitrogen purged – water and fog proof
• Hawke lifetime warranty

Thanks I will check it out. Are you able to ship spotting scopes to Canada?

That's pretty hard to get with most zoom or variable power eyepieces on lower-priced scopes. Some fixed power scopes provide a little more eye relief without having to buy an actual extended or long eye relief eyepiece that provides 30+mm of distance to eyeball.

The Hawke has 20mm which isn't bad and about what the Diamondback offers. Still pretty tight to do with glasses.

Thanks for the info.

 

[theLBC]

i attach a cellphone and look through the camera. there is, or can be a significant loss of quality, depending on your phone or camera.
i can use an older phone so i don't lose the use of my regular phone, or ballistic app if needed,

 

[gr8fuldoug]

yes, we can ship it to Canada

 

[Don45]

i attach a cellphone and look through the camera. there is, or can be a significant loss of quality, depending on your phone or camera.
i can use an older phone so i don't lose the use of my regular phone, or ballistic app if needed,

Thanks for the tip.

yes, we can ship it to Canada

Great thanks.