Spotting scopes.

[johnl]

Gents


Would like to keep it under $1000, suggestions? Thanks.

[Don McDowell]

Vortex.
But almost as important is the stand, a rock solid heavy stand is what will deliver the most from what ever scope you buy.

[Steve Anderson]

I'd be interested in stands, any good ideas?

[Don McDowell]

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?P...4&CAT=4099

[Steve Anderson]

Thanks Don.

[Gunlaker]

Last year I bought a Polecat stand from Creedmoor sports. I really like it a lot. It's excellent for prone, or sitting as a spotter. It's very stable. The people at Creedmoor sports are really nice to deal with too.

Chris.

[Lumpy Grits]

Been VERY PLEASED with this scope.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/91...tting.html

Use a 'Cabin Tree' tripod.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?P...4&CAT=4099

This is the stand Don posted-It's very stable in the wind with heavy 'glass' on it like a Celestron. Bought my stand a few years ago at the "Q". Good product and was wind test'd that day

Gary

[Kurt]

I looked through this Binocular last year and I think this is the way to go. I forgot about ordering one for Carol to use instead of the Kowa.
It's a little on the large side but it is easy on eye fatigue using both eyes and it has a better field of view.
It seems to have some very good reviews.

http://www.binoculars.com/products/zhume...minum-case

[johnl]

Wow Kurt, that's one big bino. Need something for seeing groups at 200 yards. I have a Manfrotto stand, I'll check out the 60mm offerings from various makers and go from there. Thanks.

[Kurt]

The 100mm are a little larger then needed I think. It puts more weight to lug around.
Before I jump in I want to look at a few and ask if I can take them outside and look at some long range shadows. I never was turned down doing that. I need to see it the outside lenses have any fog rings or shadows and the exit pupil has to be 5 to get the most light to the eyes. Celestron has a 80mm that looks interesting also, but the exit pupil is listed at 3.2mm but if this is at 25 power the high power will be awful dark. They don't say at what power that is.
And again even with multi coated High-Quality BaK4 Prisms and they say weather proof not water proof, that turns me off because I know it will be in rain at some point.

http://celestron.factoryoutletstore.com/...y_id=29968