Spotting Scopes

[rangerod]

Does anyone know of a real good one. Mostly to use at the range.

 

[Ninering62]

Does anyone know of a real good one. Mostly to use at the range.

What kind of budget are you working with?

 

[rangerod]

What kind of budget are you working with?

That's kinda up in the air because I haven't really looked at em yet. Somewhat of a wish list. Right now I guess not that much of an issue.

 

[ENCORE50A]

At what distance do you intend to use one at?

I have this one and unless you're using Shoot-n-c targets, you can't see bullet holes at 500 and 600yds.






I'll make a suggestion........... Before I'd ever by another spotting scope, I'd purchase one of the cameras. Nothing is more aggravating than spending a day at the range and even with a good spotting scope, you can't see bullet holes.

https://www.longshotcameras.com/collections/spotting-scope/products/longshot-lr-3
https://www.shootingmadeeasy.com/target-camera-sniper-edition/

 

[ElDiablo]

I’ve been using one of these for years. Buy once - cry once. Love it!

https://www.amazon.com/Swarovski-Optik-HD-ATS-80-Spotting-Eyepiece/dp/B001H31MJC

 

[Ninering62]

I’ve been using one of these for years. Buy once - cry once. Love it!

https://www.amazon.com/Swarovski-Optik-HD-ATS-80-Spotting-Eyepiece/dp/B001H31MJC

I just checked out the link for your spotting scope, very nice. I can easily see why you love it.
When I discover how much I was missing by always having budget minded optics, it ruined me. I very quickly developed a Champaign & Caviar taste on a beer & slimjims budget. Nuthin like havin quality high end optics.

 

[rangerod]

At what distance do you intend to use one at?

I have this one and unless you're using Shoot-n-c targets, you can't see bullet holes at 500 and 600yds.


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I'll make a suggestion........... Before I'd ever by another spotting scope, I'd purchase one of the cameras. Nothing is more aggravating than spending a day at the range and even with a good spotting scope, you can't see bullet holes.

https://www.longshotcameras.com/collections/spotting-scope/products/longshot-lr-3
https://www.shootingmadeeasy.com/target-camera-sniper-edition/

I really like the idea of a camera. Because I'd be using it primarily at the range I'd get a lot more use with it than a regular spotting scope.The price isn't all that bad either. Thanks ENCORE.Great suggestion.

 

[ENCORE50A]

I really like the idea of a camera. Because I'd be using it primarily at the range I'd get a lot more use with it than a regular spotting scope.The price isn't all that bad either. Thanks ENCORE.Great suggestion.

Its frustrating when you shoot a lot to not be able to see bullet holes at distance. Add a little mirage and you're shooting blind. If I had it to do over again, without question I'd buy one of the camera systems, most likely the Longshot 2mi. If I could sell this Vortex right now the Longshot 2mi would get purchased.
I was putting things away at the club one day when a guy pulled out one of the 1mi camera systems. Although I didn't stick around to see any bullet holes, I did ask to see the target. I was impressed with the system.
With the cost of propellant and bullets, shooting 3 rounds at 500 or 600yds, then having to set and wait for the range to go cold, then driving down to check the target gets OLD.

 

[mckbcat2000]

If you look around right now there's a sale going on the Kowa 77 scope. I'd say check S&S archery or Cameraland NY. All the reviews say it's an awesome scope. I believe they're being discontinued because Kowa is coming out with an upgraded 66 mm scope. The sale on the 77 is a really good scope for a good price.

 

[Clairebear]

It mostly depends on your budget but with that said, quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.
Have a look at the Vortex Viper line. Also look at the Nikon Monarch 82 eda with the 20 to 60 eyepiece. I use my Nikon for the range and mostly for digiscoping.

 

[Ernbar]

I bought one at Amazon that’s 25-75 power and was under $50. Bought it a few months ago and I’m very happy with it.