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November 20, 2014, 09:10 AM | #1 |
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Spotting scope that won't break the bank for 1K yards?
I'd like to upgrade to some clearer glass from what I'm using currently, a fairly inexpensive Winchester.
Suggestions? Big Vortex optics fan, anyone have their spotting scopes?
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November 20, 2014, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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Check out used astronomy scopes.
Those guys are into high tech computer guidance nowadays & are always selling of perfectly good optics to upgrade to the computer aided ones. I found this one for a song & even after getting a couple of accessories to make it suitable for terrestrial use I had change from $300.00. I can change the power just by swapping the 3 eyepieces it came with from 32X to 64X or even 94X. It's sharp enough to show 30 cal holes at 300 yds & clear enough to read mirage.
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November 20, 2014, 02:15 PM | #3 |
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I have a Celestron Ultima 80 with a 20-60X eyepiece that's very good. At 20-25X, it'll resolve most 30 caliber bullet holes in the black at 1K when the air is cool and calm with the sun at decent angles.
I could be talked into selling it. Comes with a Celestron T-Ring Nikon SLR camera adapter for digiscoping. |
November 20, 2014, 04:06 PM | #4 | |
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Coincidentally, there's a nice Meade "backpack" telescope (relatively small, programmable, electronic tracking, etc.) that I never did learn how to use looking pretty on it's tripod in the family room. Think I'll see if I can re-purpose it...thanks!
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November 20, 2014, 05:12 PM | #5 |
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Winner, Winner......
Just remember to get an erecting prism for it before you go nuts doing the left=right & up=down conversions in your head. Look about & you should find one for between $50~90, depending on eyepiece diameter.
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November 20, 2014, 05:37 PM | #6 |
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I just use my scope. If I am using a splatter target I can see the mark at 1000 yards. This is with a 32 power scope
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