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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: RobertH on September 22, 2011, 03:35:05 PM

Title: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: RobertH on September 22, 2011, 03:35:05 PM

i have some Cabelas bucks to spend and i want/need a spotting scope.  i will use this target shooting anywhere from 100 yards to 300 or more yards.  what are some good brands?  what should i look for in a spotting scope and what magnification?

i saw a Redfield Rampage Spotting Scope Kit @ Cabelas.  is it good?

Title: Re: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: sparky0068 on September 22, 2011, 04:05:00 PM

I compared the Redfield you picked, Scheels Icon series, and Burris Landmark.  I picked the Burris.  Mine is the 20-60x80, I can see .223cal holes at 300.  I will have it out the the CMP shoot Saturday if you want to try it out.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Optics/Spotting-Scopes/pc/104791680/c/104752080/sc/104600880/Burris-Landmark-Spotting-Scope/748420.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1100060%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd748420 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Optics/Spotting-Scopes/pc/104791680/c/104752080/sc/104600880/Burris-Landmark-Spotting-Scope/748420.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse.cmd%3FN%3D1100060%26WTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd748420)

Title: Re: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: Dan W on September 22, 2011, 08:09:52 PM

Robert I have  Konus 20-6-X80 that I like. It cost around $200 a year ago from Amazon.com

Works really good at 100-200 yards. I have not had a chance to try it beyond that

Title: Re: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: justsomeguy on September 22, 2011, 08:46:02 PM

1. Opticsplanet.com will probably beat Cabella's price on anything.

2. Leupold gold ring are excelent.

3. Remember, with optics, you DO get what you pay for.

Title: Re: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: bkoenig on September 22, 2011, 09:13:28 PM

I thin the Konus is the best scope for the money.

Title: Re: Spotting scope opinions?
Post by: Mudinyeri on September 23, 2011, 09:18:50 AM

I have a Barska BlackHawk 20-60X60 that I just got a couple weeks ago.  I'm pretty happy with it in full light.  .30-06 holes at 100 yards were crisp and clear.  I wouldn't recommend it for an indoor range or low-light conditions though.  Mine has the angled eyepiece.  Cabela's has the straight eyepiece ones listed for $129.99.  I paid $119.00 through Amazon (free shipping).