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Can anyone recommend a good spotting scope?

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:54:18 +0000

Looking for one that’s reasonably priced and great for wildlife viewing.

Can anyone recommend a good but cheap rifle scope and spotting scope?

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:40:51 +0000

I’m looking for a scope that I can use on my AR and Ruger 10/22.
The spotting scope should have a 45deg angle and a 60mm to 80mm objective.

Can anyone comment on these scopes?

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:07:14 +0000

I’m considering the following scopes… A Burris Signature select or Black Diamond, a Bushnell Elite 3200, 4200 or 6500, or some other quality brand that offers a max magnification from 18x to 24x. I’d like to keep the price under $600.

I own one Leupolds, two Burris Fullfields and a Nikon Monarch. The Nikon goes to 16x and I want to replace it with something a little better. What I mean by a “little better” is that at it’s highest magnification the “sweet spot” (eye location) is unforgiving and the image is dimmer and lacks contrast. All of the other scope I own perform well at their top magnification but top out at 9x & 10x.

Though I own a Leupold, generally I believe they are over priced. Great scopes, but I think the same quality could be had for less money.

I’m particularly interested in your experience with a quality model that performs well at it’s highest magnification – something over 17x. The highest magnification is the “money shot”, as far as I’m concerned.
$600 is not firm.

Does anyone know anything about spotting scopes and can you recommend one?

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:07:29 +0000

I am wanting to get a telescope or spotting scope for my dad for fathers day. He would be using it to view wildlife around his lake house. Is a spotting scope what i need or is a telescope better for this purpose? He currently has an old cheap set of binoculars that he uses. I’d like to get him something that will view things farther away. I’d also like to keep it under $200. Thanks