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Long Range Scopes and Other Optics
How about spotting scopes under $300
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<blockquote data-quote="Ian M" data-source="post: 15843" data-attributes="member: 25"><p>Simple answer depends on what is "GOOD"? Good enough for some jobs and people won't make it for others. There are some fairly good low-end optics but they are not going to perform as long or as well as higher value scopes. Suggest you save up a few more bucks and look at the best spotting scope that you can handle - sure easier on your eyes. You will also be happier with how much better you can define objects and bullet holes.</p><p></p><p>Spotting scopes are made in price-breaks or levels, each level gives you significantly better construction and optical qualities. Makes more sense to buy a real good one initially and use it for decades, rather than work your way up to a real good one anyhow. Probably much cheaper in the long run.</p><p></p><p>There are some very nice scopes in the 5-750 dollar range that will last a hell of a long time and perform significantly better than 300 dollar units (don't forget that you will need a good stand or tripod for the spotting scope, plus perhaps a window mount). Look for packages where they sell the scope, tripod and carrying case together for a discounted price.</p><p></p><p>Have seen LR guys who cut corners on their spotting scopes, wore out or broke one after the other with hard use plus they could not see nearly as well as they needed. They got 600+ dollar scopes and have never regretted them. Top end scopes are up in the 1000 dollar plus range, they are very nice and worth having also but the mid-range scopes do a great job.</p><p></p><p>Many extreme range guys here use two good spotting scopes in tandem as an oversized pair of binocs, call them Big-Eyes, they are the ultimate as far as ease of use, easy on the eyes and optical performance.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your selection, can't go wrong with Bausch and Lomb, Leupold, Burris or Nikon. Usually better off to get medium power eyepieces, 45+ is just too much and not usefull because of mirage problems, reduced field of view etc. - we leave our scopes on 25 most of the time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian M, post: 15843, member: 25"] Simple answer depends on what is "GOOD"? Good enough for some jobs and people won't make it for others. There are some fairly good low-end optics but they are not going to perform as long or as well as higher value scopes. Suggest you save up a few more bucks and look at the best spotting scope that you can handle - sure easier on your eyes. You will also be happier with how much better you can define objects and bullet holes. Spotting scopes are made in price-breaks or levels, each level gives you significantly better construction and optical qualities. Makes more sense to buy a real good one initially and use it for decades, rather than work your way up to a real good one anyhow. Probably much cheaper in the long run. There are some very nice scopes in the 5-750 dollar range that will last a hell of a long time and perform significantly better than 300 dollar units (don't forget that you will need a good stand or tripod for the spotting scope, plus perhaps a window mount). Look for packages where they sell the scope, tripod and carrying case together for a discounted price. Have seen LR guys who cut corners on their spotting scopes, wore out or broke one after the other with hard use plus they could not see nearly as well as they needed. They got 600+ dollar scopes and have never regretted them. Top end scopes are up in the 1000 dollar plus range, they are very nice and worth having also but the mid-range scopes do a great job. Many extreme range guys here use two good spotting scopes in tandem as an oversized pair of binocs, call them Big-Eyes, they are the ultimate as far as ease of use, easy on the eyes and optical performance. Good luck with your selection, can't go wrong with Bausch and Lomb, Leupold, Burris or Nikon. Usually better off to get medium power eyepieces, 45+ is just too much and not usefull because of mirage problems, reduced field of view etc. - we leave our scopes on 25 most of the time. [/QUOTE]
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