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spotting-scopes? - Old Jim - 01-31-2013
I am shopping for a different spotter for this year. Sorta have to stay below $600 or so. Need to see .45 holes @ 300 yds.
What do you suggest?
RE: spotting-scopes? - Don McDowell - 01-31-2013
Jim I got ahold of one of the Vortex scopes, and it's a real good scope for not much money. I can see 44 holes at 300 yds. I got this one out of the bargain cave at Cabela's.
RE: spotting-scopes? - Old Jim - 01-31-2013
Don, is it a Vortex Viper or another model. Got HD glass?
RE: spotting-scopes? - Don McDowell - 02-01-2013
Think it's the viper with the angled eyepiece. Guy at Cabela's said bird watchers really like them. I think there's a higher priced model that has a few more bells and whistles and as sharp as this one is I'ld imagine that one would be a really good one.
RE: spotting-scopes? - rdnck - 02-01-2013
Jim--If it is a Vortex, it is a lot of scope for the money. I run Vortex 10x42 and 6x30 binoculars, a 3x9x40 Vortex Crossfire rifle scope, and a Vortex Ranger 1000 rangefinder. All have given me top tier service, and the binoculars have made the trip to Africa with me three times. I don't think you will be disappointed with the Vortex spotter. Shoot straight, rdnck.
RE: spotting-scopes? - Old Jim - 02-01-2013
Bills right about Vortex binos, as I also have the 10x42. Along with some Nikons, Bushnells, Hawks,Redfields ... ya cain't have too many binos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll call around for the Viper spotter.
Thanks,
RE: spotting-scopes? - Rick Mulhern - 02-02-2013
In these parts trying to see holes in paper at 300 yards on many days is akin to...well....you may as well be taking a 'whizz' against the wind because the mirage won't let you see a hole if made by a 105MM howitzer!
Shoot steel!!
RE: spotting-scopes? - Old Jim - 02-02-2013
Point taken, Rick.
Theres no mistaking lead splashes on the steel!
RE: spotting-scopes? - Lumpy Grits - 02-03-2013
Could not be more pleased with this s/scope.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/celestron-regal-80-f-ed-80mm-spotting-scope-52302.html
Been using mine for 5 yrs now........
Gary
RE: spotting-scopes? - Lumpy Grits - 02-03-2013
Here is where I bought mine, and it's $100.00 cheaper than Optics Planet.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/617048-REG/Celestron_52302_Regal_80_F_ED_3_1_80mm.html
Gary