spotting-scopes?

[Old Jim]

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?

[Don McDowell]

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.

[Old Jim]

Don, is it a Vortex Viper or another model. Got HD glass?

[Don McDowell]

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.

[rdnck]

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.

[Old Jim]

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,

[Rick Mulhern]

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!!

[Old Jim]

Point taken, Rick.

Theres no mistaking lead splashes on the steel!

[Lumpy Grits]

Could not be more pleased with this s/scope.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/celestron-re...52302.html
Been using mine for 5 yrs now........
Gary

[Lumpy Grits]

Here is where I bought mine, and it's $100.00 cheaper than Optics Planet.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/61..._80mm.html
Gary