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Spotting scopes. - johnl - 02-17-2016
Gents
Would like to keep it under $1000, suggestions? Thanks.
RE: Spotting scopes. - Don McDowell - 02-17-2016
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.
RE: Spotting scopes. - Steve Anderson - 02-17-2016
I'd be interested in stands, any good ideas?
RE: Spotting scopes. - Don McDowell - 02-17-2016
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=159284&CAT=4099
RE: Spotting scopes. - Steve Anderson - 02-17-2016
Thanks Don.
RE: Spotting scopes. - Gunlaker - 02-17-2016
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.
RE: Spotting scopes. - Lumpy Grits - 02-17-2016
Been VERY PLEASED with this scope.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917619-REG/celestron_52305_regal_m2_80ed_spotting.html
Use a 'Cabin Tree' tripod.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=159284&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
RE: Spotting scopes. - Kurt - 02-17-2016
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/zhumell-tachyon-25x100mm-astronomy-binoculars-with-locking-aluminum-case
RE: Spotting scopes. - johnl - 02-17-2016
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.
RE: Spotting scopes. - Kurt - 02-17-2016
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/details/47613/celestron-71020.html?category_id=29968