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June 1, 2008, 05:21 PM | #1 |
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Any of these Spotting scopes any good?
Most of the time I'm doing 25 yds w/the occassional trip to the outdoor range for 50 yd work. I'd like to try 100 yd, but those benches are always full.
Simmons #841206 25x60mm @ $60 Weaver #849437 20x50mm @$100 Bushnell #78502001 @ $40 http://www.natchezss.com/brand.cfm?c...99139&CFTOKEN= |
June 1, 2008, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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Probably better than looking through an empty toilet paper tube....with spotting scopes you don't get much in that under a $100 figure.
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June 1, 2008, 07:40 PM | #3 |
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June 1, 2008, 07:47 PM | #4 |
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Just a thought...an angled eyepiece is a bunch easier to use. Properly positioned, you only have to turn your head to look through the scope. With a straight eyepiece, you have to move your head over behind the scope to look through it.
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June 1, 2008, 09:46 PM | #5 |
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Yes, angled is better & I'd prefer it, but I see no angled at these prices that are any good. There's also a BSA 20x50 on sale for $20
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Quote:
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=278952
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June 5, 2008, 03:30 PM | #7 |
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My spotting scope is a Tasco that I bought about 25 years ago. It's a 15-45X50 zoom that came with a tabletop tripod. I've never needed or wanted more. I think it cost me 45 bucks back then.
I use it mostly for 100 yds, shooting the SAR-48, but with the eyes going slowly, I can see it getting more use than ever.
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