Need Spotting Scope Info

ColinM · July 7, 2001, 04:59 PM

I'm new to smallbore silhouette and target shooting and need to purchase a decent spotting scope. I want to find out what people have experienced with "straight" and 45 degree angle eyepiece scopes and what types of scopes they have and prefer. I am currently looking at a Bushnell compact Trophy Scope 20-50x by 50mm. Thanks for the help.

Southern Yankee · July 7, 2001, 10:48 PM

I currently have a straight 15-45x50mm Tasco. It works for what I need, and it was cheap.($40) I do wish I would have spent the extra money on an angled scope though, especially when I shoot CMP matches. It makes it much easier to use without getting out of your firing position.

Mark G · July 8, 2001, 12:27 PM

If you want the best get a KOWA. Check with Jim Owens for the best price around.

www.jarheadtop.com

pwiz · July 8, 2001, 06:37 PM

Get a 45 degree angle scope if you plan to shhot prone. Kowa are great but are costly.

pwiz

July 7, 2001, 04:59 PM	#1
ColinM Junior Member Join Date: July 7, 2001 Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Posts: 2	Need Spotting Scope Info I'm new to smallbore silhouette and target shooting and need to purchase a decent spotting scope. I want to find out what people have experienced with "straight" and 45 degree angle eyepiece scopes and what types of scopes they have and prefer. I am currently looking at a Bushnell compact Trophy Scope 20-50x by 50mm. Thanks for the help.

July 8, 2001, 12:27 PM	#3
Mark G Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: West Bend WI Posts: 17	If you want the best get a KOWA. Check with Jim Owens for the best price around. www.jarheadtop.com __________________ Mark Gehl www.wisconsinshooter.com

July 7, 2001, 10:48 PM	#2
Southern Yankee Member Join Date: February 13, 2001 Posts: 15	I currently have a straight 15-45x50mm Tasco. It works for what I need, and it was cheap.($40) I do wish I would have spent the extra money on an angled scope though, especially when I shoot CMP matches. It makes it much easier to use without getting out of your firing position.

July 8, 2001, 06:37 PM	#4
pwiz Member Join Date: April 23, 2001 Posts: 61	Get a 45 degree angle scope if you plan to shhot prone. Kowa are great but are costly. pwiz