Spotting scopes

[huzyerdaddy]

What spotting scopes would you guys suggest? And should it be a straight line or angled view? Thank for your input...

 

[42769vette]

there are defintally better scopes out there than mine, but i have a konus and i dont believe there are any better scopes in there price point (just over 200) it has a angled eye peice that i love and a rotating tripod mount. i run mine on a ewing stand so the rotating tripod mount is a must and the angled eye peice it defintally nice for my use.

i dont think you would be disipointed if you went out and bought one. i have a buddy with a 2800 dollar swarovski and its defintally alot better but not 14 times better. i do wish it had some form of recticle inside it so i could use it for ranging but its alot of scope for the price

 

[gunman41mag]

LEUPOLD MARK 4 spotting scope

 

[Titanium Man]

Leupold also makes a series called the Sequoia, which is reasonable in price, comes angled or straight, and has the Leupold quality. Alpen also makes an assortment of different priced/quality spotting scopes for various needs. We've got all kinds, for different uses, and you definitely get what you pay for.

Simmons also makes one they carry at Dicks, which if you have the right coupons, customer perk percentages off, and in-store sales, can be very cheap. We grabbed one of those last year and it makes a great back up, and it's pretty decent quality.

 

[mammynun]

Do NOT get a Barska.

I don't want to talk about it.

 

[huzyerdaddy]

Do NOT get a Barska.

I don't want to talk about it.

Well, you gotta tell us now!

 

[cbseniour]

I cheaped out and bought a NcStar, serious waste of money.
The zoom ring broke on the second time to the range.

 

[mammynun]

Well, you gotta tell us now!

Barska. What else needs to be said?

No big story, it's just a NFG POS. I works, but it's dark and it's eye relief measures exactly .00025". It's FOV is about 1mm at 100 yards. Completely useless till I modified it to fit on a semi-pro tripod and it's a source of irratation every time I (attempt to) use it.

 

[patience0830]

the best

Barska. What else needs to be said?

No big story, it's just a NFG POS. I works, but it's dark and it's eye relief measures exactly .00025". It's FOV is about 1mm at 100 yards. Completely useless till I modified it to fit on a semi-pro tripod and it's a source of irratation every time I (attempt to) use it.

Buy the best you can afford. Or get a camcorder with a mega zoom and a little screen to go with it. Swaro is top notch, Leica also. Nikon is gonna be excellent glass for the $. If you're gonna use it a lot the pricey ones will save you an optic induced headache. I like the angled eyepiece better.

 

[huzyerdaddy]

THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES, THIS FORUM IS AWESOME!

 

[sloughfoot]

there are defintally better scopes out there than mine, but i have a konus and i dont believe there are any better scopes in there price point (just over 200) it has a angled eye peice that i love and a rotating tripod mount. i run mine on a ewing stand so the rotating tripod mount is a must and the angled eye peice it defintally nice for my use.

i dont think you would be disipointed if you went out and bought one. i have a buddy with a 2800 dollar swarovski and its defintally alot better but not 14 times better. i do wish it had some form of recticle inside it so i could use it for ranging but its alot of scope for the price

Here is your answer, look no further. I don't know where vette bought his but Jim Owens sells them on his website.

www.jarheadtop.com

 

[gunman41mag]

Try a SIGHTRON SPOTTING SCOPE Sightron SII 20-60x63mm Multi-Purpose Spotting Scope Kit

 

[Boiled Owl]

I'm happy with the Redfield Rampage scope I got. Though made in China it serves me well. $229 list.
Redfield Rampage Spotting Scopes

 

[IndyGunworks]

I'm happy with the Redfield Rampage scope I got. Though made in China it serves me well. $229 list.
Redfield Rampage Spotting Scopes

i have a slightly used redfield rampage, and its a decent scope for the money.... ill sell it for 100 bucks. PM me if anyone wants to buy it. will come as the complete kit w/ tripod, and spotting scope cover.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I bought a Burris compact 20x50 and a tri-pod for $100 (new). I'm very pleased with the scope, the clarity is fantastic.