Rifle Scopes USO or Kruger Spotter?

[thedarkside]

Hi all,

I recently began shooting more frequently and feel its time to upgrade the glass. I shoot anywhere from 400-1000M at steel E types and was wondering what some good options are for a rugged spotter to fit the bill. I have looked around and read some reviews on the USO and Kruger 14x50x60 but was wondering if anyone could share if they have experience with either. I think 40x should be good enough to reach out for the far shots but if I'm mistaken please set me straight. Thanks in advance.

 

[AlabamaShooter]

Re: USO or Kruger Spotter?

Here is what I posted after a range session with my USO spotter.

Got to utilize the USO yesterday, here is a report.

0 - 600 yds: It was fairly easy to spot impacts on steel and call out corrections. Even managed to see trace with it, definitely need more practice looking for it though. Mirage wasnt too much of a factor until about 600yds for these ranges.

700 yds: Mirage made it difficult to spot some impacts, although a Nikon Spotter (sorry dont know what model) had the same issues with the mirage.

1000 yds: Could see the target fine (full size IPSC), mirage was really bad at this distance. Could not see most impacts, unless I happened to see the bullet splash on the plate. But I could tell if the plate was swinging after an impact. Also some rounds made a larger "spot" on the plate which I could make out just barely.

So here is my opinion, take it for what its worth.

The USO performed well out to 700yds, but the glass will limit you to anything past that, the clarity is just not there. Had the mirage not been so bad the 1000yd observation would have been easier I believe. Is this a deal breaker for me no it is not, the USO was never meant to compete with the Zeiss Spotter 60 and the like. But it fulfills its purpose of being a durable field spotter, with a ranging reticle, great eyerelief.

Hope this helps

AS

 

[vman]

Re: USO or Kruger Spotter?

I have used a USO spotter before and it was ok.

I preper angled spotters to be honest.

 

[JByrd]

Re: USO or Kruger Spotter?

ive used uso spotter and it is an must have for anyone on a moa system using scopes with a 17x or less mag, shooting dist past 600.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: USO or Kruger Spotter?

I have the Kruger APR.

It works, but it's a boat anchor. I rarely take it out because I mostly spot with my rifle scope.

The last couple of matches I was spotting with 10x Vortex Diamondbacks.