Spotting Scope

ks_shooter · December 12, 2002, 09:38 AM

Anybody have any experience with this spotting scope:

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/496707

I am looking for a reasonably priced scope for High Power shooting. I don't have the funds for a $300 or $400 scope right now so it either something like this or do without. Would I be better off to wait or would this work OK for the money? Thanks.

blackopsglock · December 12, 2002, 01:37 PM

Sorry to bust your bubble but $300 or $400 wont even get you a good scope for seeing little holes at long distances.Forgetabout the cheap ones.

You need to pray to santa or the scope fairey that he brings you a good scope.

Good luck.

No4Mk1 · December 12, 2002, 02:16 PM

At the great risk of getting flamed, I'll tell you I ordered one and so far feel that I got a fair value for what I paid. I'm sure at some point, if I get serious in long-range competition, I'll get the urge to upgrade to an "uber scope", but I haven't had any problems with this scope out to 300 yards with .30 cal holes.

If I start having problems, I'll use "Shoot-N-C's" in combination with the scope. At a few bucks a pop I can buy a lot of those for what a power-scope would cost me.

If you are talking distances over 300yds, probably should start saving your dimes....

Just like anything else in life, you get what you pay for, but so far I'm not displeased. By the way, they had these on special recently, and you may want to look around for a better price on that model as it is being discontinued.

YMMV

Asbestos Suit On....

Lee.

blackopsglock · December 12, 2002, 06:11 PM

No flames but I find it very hard to Belive that you can see 30 calholes at 300 yards with it.

In the past I have owned Leupold spotting scopes that where not up to that task.

Much past 200 yards 30 cal holes get alfully hard to see even with the better optics out there.About the only thing we found up at camp perry that you could see those holes with where the upper end swarovski,zeiss and leica.

Good luck!

No4Mk1 · December 12, 2002, 10:27 PM

Admittedly the conditions were very good (cool clear day with zero humidity) and I doubt I'll have that much luck in the summer, but like I said, Shoot-N-C's will help.

emperor91108 · August 17, 2004, 01:51 AM

I use this spotting scope at the range and it works great. It is not the best by any means, but great for target shooting with my .308.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/yukon-20-50x50.html

FirstFreedom · August 17, 2004, 09:47 AM

Look at this one - they're out of stock because the price here is some $70 less than usual for this scope:

http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/607808

I have it and it works great for the money. Up to 60 power. Fully multi-coated. But seeing any holes at 300 is going to be tough. It's all I can do to see .22 holes at 200.

Jim Watson · August 17, 2004, 10:30 AM

I have a 60mm Kowa and have used an 82mm Kowa which is pretty much the class act in spotting scopes these days. Picking out a bullet hole at or beyond 300 yards depends on the lighting, atmosphere, and your eyesight that day. But if you are shooting real highpower on a fully equipped range you don't have to see the bullet hole, the pitworkers will put a large contrasting disk over the shot.

December 12, 2002, 09:38 AM	#1
ks_shooter Member Join Date: April 23, 2001 Location: Kansas City Posts: 90	Spotting Scope Anybody have any experience with this spotting scope: http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/496707 I am looking for a reasonably priced scope for High Power shooting. I don't have the funds for a $300 or $400 scope right now so it either something like this or do without. Would I be better off to wait or would this work OK for the money? Thanks. __________________ Ks_Shooter Aim Small, Miss Small

December 12, 2002, 02:16 PM	#3
No4Mk1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431	At the great risk of getting flamed, I'll tell you I ordered one and so far feel that I got a fair value for what I paid. I'm sure at some point, if I get serious in long-range competition, I'll get the urge to upgrade to an "uber scope", but I haven't had any problems with this scope out to 300 yards with .30 cal holes. If I start having problems, I'll use "Shoot-N-C's" in combination with the scope. At a few bucks a pop I can buy a lot of those for what a power-scope would cost me. If you are talking distances over 300yds, probably should start saving your dimes.... Just like anything else in life, you get what you pay for, but so far I'm not displeased. By the way, they had these on special recently, and you may want to look around for a better price on that model as it is being discontinued. YMMV Asbestos Suit On.... Lee. __________________ The beauty of Grace is that it makes life not fair.... http://www.guncollectorsforum.com

December 12, 2002, 10:27 PM	#5
No4Mk1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431	Admittedly the conditions were very good (cool clear day with zero humidity) and I doubt I'll have that much luck in the summer, but like I said, Shoot-N-C's will help. __________________ The beauty of Grace is that it makes life not fair.... http://www.guncollectorsforum.com

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December 12, 2002, 01:37 PM	#2
blackopsglock Member Join Date: October 6, 2002 Posts: 51	Sorry to bust your bubble but $300 or $400 wont even get you a good scope for seeing little holes at long distances.Forgetabout the cheap ones. You need to pray to santa or the scope fairey that he brings you a good scope. Good luck.

December 12, 2002, 06:11 PM	#4
blackopsglock Member Join Date: October 6, 2002 Posts: 51	No flames but I find it very hard to Belive that you can see 30 calholes at 300 yards with it. In the past I have owned Leupold spotting scopes that where not up to that task. Much past 200 yards 30 cal holes get alfully hard to see even with the better optics out there.About the only thing we found up at camp perry that you could see those holes with where the upper end swarovski,zeiss and leica. Good luck!

August 17, 2004, 01:51 AM	#6
emperor91108 Member Join Date: June 26, 2004 Posts: 23	I use this spotting scope at the range and it works great. It is not the best by any means, but great for target shooting with my .308. http://www.opticsplanet.net/yukon-20-50x50.html

August 17, 2004, 09:47 AM	#7
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Look at this one - they're out of stock because the price here is some $70 less than usual for this scope: http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/607808 I have it and it works great for the money. Up to 60 power. Fully multi-coated. But seeing any holes at 300 is going to be tough. It's all I can do to see .22 holes at 200.

August 17, 2004, 10:30 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,534	I have a 60mm Kowa and have used an 82mm Kowa which is pretty much the class act in spotting scopes these days. Picking out a bullet hole at or beyond 300 yards depends on the lighting, atmosphere, and your eyesight that day. But if you are shooting real highpower on a fully equipped range you don't have to see the bullet hole, the pitworkers will put a large contrasting disk over the shot.