Spotting scope

[Knight 1]

Looking for a "decent" spotting scope, don't need the best.

Thanks

 

[42769vette]

Looking for a "decent" spotting scope, don't need the best.

Thanks

what price range are you thinking? decent means a diffrent thing to diffrent people. is this for hunting, or target shooting?

 

[Knight 1]

Thanks for clarification, $50 or less.

 

[42769vette]

Thanks for clarification, $50 or less.

a spotting scope less than 50 bucks will not be usable at 50 yards. i dont mean to sound harsh, but thats jsut the facts

 

[Knight 1]

I appreciate your concern however I only have two rifles, 22 and 12 gauge and thus won't need to much. I have yet to build up the "tast" for the finer additions and at my age most likely won't have the time. Thanks again for clarification.

 

[Leo]

BSA has a "specter" scope. 50mm, angle eyepiece, variable power, comes with a little tripod for about $80 from Opticsplanet.com. Bought one for the kids, I am using it as a "rough duty" spotter. It is really pretty good considering its price. If the light is right, I can see .22 cal holes in the white of a target at 100, and 30 cal holes in the white at 200. I cannot pick out holes in the black. A Kowa 661 with an LER eyepice is much better, but costs 10 TIMES the money.

 

[Knight 1]

Thanks, I will look into it. I most likely need one for only a short time so cost is a factor.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

I appreciate your concern however I only have two rifles, 22 and 12 gauge and thus won't need to much. I have yet to build up the "tast" for the finer additions and at my age most likely won't have the time. Thanks again for clarification.

Thanks, I will look into it. I most likely need one for only a short time so cost is a factor.

Sir, you are scaring me a little. Should we be sending some prayers your way?

 

[Knight 1]

No, I'm in my mid 60's and I don't want to purchase things my grandchildren will SOMEDAY have to dump. With only two rifles, a high priced spotting scope is not a top priority. Im not a gun afficienado.

Thanks

 

[ilfishin]

Check out Harbour Freight in Southern Plaza. They had some spotting scopes in there for around $50 last time I was in there. About a month or so ago.

 

[Knight 1]

Will do, thanks.