The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Spotting scope for .22 @ 50 Yds and .30-06 @ 100-200yds

sholling · September 12, 2009, 01:01 AM

For casual shooting figure out how far away you can clearly see the holes unaided. If it's 10 yards then you'll need 20x minimum to see as well at 200. If you can clearly see the holes further away then you can get away with less. If you're trying to spot for precision shots then you'll want more magnification.

Lot's of clubs and ranges have rental spotting scopes that you can try for size. The quality is usually so-so but it's a way to get an idea.

September 12, 2009, 01:01 AM	#5
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,261	For casual shooting figure out how far away you can clearly see the holes unaided. If it's 10 yards then you'll need 20x minimum to see as well at 200. If you can clearly see the holes further away then you can get away with less. If you're trying to spot for precision shots then you'll want more magnification. Lot's of clubs and ranges have rental spotting scopes that you can try for size. The quality is usually so-so but it's a way to get an idea. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.