The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Reliability of low-priced spotter scopes.

tominct · December 15, 2010, 04:18 PM

I have a cheap Russian spotting scope (says "tourist" on it in russian, lol). Cost me about $40 maybe 12 years ago. 30 power.
On a day with decent light, I can make out .223 holes at 100, in the black. At 200, I can see .308 holes, but only the ones in the white.

If I were still shooting Service Rifle, I'd get a better one.

Also, if you're shooting matches with it, a 45 degree eyepiece makes a world of difference. Probably better for a hunting scope as well, it's easier to line up with the game or target.

December 15, 2010, 04:18 PM	#5
tominct Member Join Date: November 27, 2010 Posts: 36	I have a cheap Russian spotting scope (says "tourist" on it in russian, lol). Cost me about $40 maybe 12 years ago. 30 power. On a day with decent light, I can make out .223 holes at 100, in the black. At 200, I can see .308 holes, but only the ones in the white. If I were still shooting Service Rifle, I'd get a better one. Also, if you're shooting matches with it, a 45 degree eyepiece makes a world of difference. Probably better for a hunting scope as well, it's easier to line up with the game or target.