The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Skunkworks > Gear and Accessories

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old June 29, 1999, 06:24 PM   #1
Elker_43
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 28, 1999
Location: Idaho
Posts: 489
I am in need of a spotting scope for a Tule Elk hunt and need the advice from those of you with the knowledge. I've been hunting now for over 30 years and have had many types and styles of binoculars but never have owned a spotting scope. Now it is time to buy a spotting scope and I know there are many manufacturers and prices are from cheap (<$100.00) to very expensive (>$1000.00). Here are my requirements/thoughts:
. Range - Probably out to 600 yards
. Price - No more than $300.00
. Light enough to pack in a day pack
. Armour coated (haven't a clue)
. Tripod (haven't a clue. Feel I need one)
. Fixed or adjustable (haven't a clue)
. Used or new (clue me in, is this an option)
. Light gathering capability? I may need it at dusk in lower light This is all I can think of right now, but there may be other things I haven't considered.

Everyone in this forum has been great and I hope that I have added some good info myself. I will use the advice that I receive here to make my purchase. I need a little help. Thanks in advance.

------------------
To own firearms is to affirm that freedom and liberty are not gifts from the state.
Elker_43 is offline  
Old June 29, 1999, 10:12 PM   #2
Rich Lucibella
Staff
 
Join Date: October 6, 1998
Location: South Florida
Posts: 10,229
Given your specs, I recommend the Bushnell Spacemaster series. They're under $300 and have excellent optics for the price. Best price I've found is at http://www.swfa.com/bushnell3.html .
By the tripod from a local catalog store that sells cameras.
Rich
Rich Lucibella is offline  
Old June 30, 1999, 05:46 AM   #3
chucko
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 20, 1999
Posts: 151
I own a Bushnell Spacemaster Model Model# 78-1217. I'm very pleased with it. You can read more about it at http://www.bushnell.com/productinfo/...acemaster.html . It comes with a bipod and back pack carrying case.

Chuck
chucko is offline  
Old July 9, 1999, 12:56 PM   #4
bobo
Senior Member
 
Join Date: December 30, 1998
Location: Baton Rouge, La. USA
Posts: 224
Try the Kowa TS9 cost less than $200.00 last
I heard and is 50mm lens w/ 20mm eyepiece.

bobo is offline  
Old July 12, 1999, 09:23 AM   #5
Elker_43
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 28, 1999
Location: Idaho
Posts: 489
Thanks for the input...I'll be working to buy one of your suggestions very soon. If anyone else has a thought, please let me know.
Thanks...Elker


------------------
To own firearms is to affirm that freedom and liberty are not gifts from the state.
Elker_43 is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:56 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.06022 seconds with 10 queries