I'm all for sticking it to the man, but not the mouse ... NEVER the mouse ... but was truly intrigued by the recent WTB semi-thread on this topic. I was hoping those of you who actually shoot this sort of competition will continue to enlighten those of us who haven't (yet) jumped into this sort of shooting. To get things started, here's a quote from jrh84 that provided an initial summary ...
Thanks in advance for your insights.
What Nate said. The spotting scope is more used for keeping an eye on mirage than for scoring.
Midway will have their competition mat on sale a few times a year for like $30. It's worth it.
I like my Konus 15-60x80 spotter. It works for what I use it for. I wouldn't judge anyone for spending the extra money on a Kowa or nice Vortex though.
I spent almost 2X as much on a gearbuggy stand from Wayne McLeod than I did on the scope. It's the Rolls Royce of stands. Can't recommend it enough.
There are good ones to be had for $150-200 though...
Scope Stands - Holub Machine & Repair, LLC
https://chippewafoundry.com/new-products/spotting-scope-stand
I use the Creedmoor full finger glove. It's the same thing the CMP sells, just a different logo. It's good for a season or two of matches and dry fire. Monard and Anschutz have the high end of the market. I have no experience with them, but I'm sure they make good stuff.
Eric Hollis is the go-to for 1907 slings these days. Good dude, and an active high power competitor himself. A plain jane web sling gets the job done, though. Many of the other makers churn out good stuff too. Jack Jones, Turner, Les Tam, etc.
I use a Foldit cart that the wife got me for Christmas. If I had to do it again, I'd get a proper high power cart. The fold it works, but its not ideal.
What else ya looking for?
Thanks in advance for your insights.