Spotting scope advice

[Highvoltage]

Looking for some advice on a spotting scope, I've used the vortex diamondback and can't see target holes at 300 yds. Does anyone use a spotter that allows them to accomplish this that's Budget friendly? I know with glass you get what you pay for but right now a 1k spotter isn't in the budget. Budget friendly meaning less than $500.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Take a peek at the Athlon Ares 15-45x65 ED Spotting Scope which we have on sale for only $469.99


Check out this review on 24hourcampfire https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/12388847/spotting-scope-review as well as this one on RokSlide https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/athlon-ares-65mm-full-review.136883/

 

[WYO300RUM]

I just got back a Vortex Viper 15x45x60 I sent in for repair. I've sent in a Viper 6x24x50 and a Strike Eagle 4x24x50 rifle scopes . Have others . Have a low end Athlon 6x24x50 scope. Sent in once. Replaced. Second one the paralax adjustment is worthless past 500 yds. I don't have the energy to send in again . I got aa Athlon Midas whatever 4.5x27x50 scope on sale. $700 for $400. Like it and no problems. I'll stick to Leupold.

 

[fiftybmg]

I use a Celestron C90. It's a little bulky, you need a solid tripod, with the 32mm eyepiece I can see .308 holes clearly at 300 meters.

I've had it for years, so it's an old model, the newer C70 mini mak does the job in a smaller package.

Disadvantage of the C90 is fixed magnification, and I have a few eyepieces, the end result is over the years I use the 32mm for everything, a higher magnification is useless in mirage.

The C70 says it has a variable zoom eyepiece included.

 

[dfanonymous]

Vanguard endeavor. Lifetime warranty. Pretty good. I would get the 82 obj if looking for small holes at distance

 

[Highvoltage]

Thanks for the advice, would these also double as something to take on a backpack hunt for elk? Needing something to do double duty so to speak

 

[Sod Farmer]

Take a peek at the Athlon Ares 15-45x65 ED Spotting Scope which we have on sale for only $469.99


Check out this review on 24hourcampfire https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/12388847/spotting-scope-review as well as this one on RokSlide https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/athlon-ares-65mm-full-review.136883/

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[gr8fuldoug]

As part of today's 1 Day Only Sale this Ares 15-45x65 ED Spotter is reduced even more to only $429.99. TODAY ONLY

 

[snox801]

Check out cabelas last month I bought a vortex razor for around $600. It only goes to 33x but I am able to see 6mm holes at 300.
When I purchased it said it was 20-60x and I didn't open it or realize till I was in Texas and used it anyway. It's very nice and fits what I need it for. Spotting shots to 400 on paper and take with time hunting. Fairly light and I have it on top of a tripod that double as sticks.
First time out it tipped over in the wind and all I said was glad I hit vortex. Lol

 

[waveslayer]

Find 2 shooting buddies.. each pay 600 and buy a used Swarovski, worth the money. I have done this in the past and it has worked really well! Keeps more cash in the pocket to reload

 

[Highvoltage]

Thanks

 

[aushunter1]

Personally I would be looking at something with 60X

Something like a Nikon Prostaff 5 maybe

 

[fiftybmg]

Thanks for the advice, would these also double as something to take on a backpack hunt for elk?

Hunting and target spotting are two different things.

For hunting you need a good optical quality [compact] bino, for holes in paper at range you need a good optical quality spotting scope.

Magnification is not as important as optical quality, if possible, try before you buy.