Ok, I've finally decide to spend a few dollars on a spotting scope. Perhaps others that have purchased "value" spotting scopes ( in the $200 price range ) could offer their experiences/advice.
1. I want to spend in the $200 range
2. I would like to see .223 holes at 200yds
3. I wear glasses, and I would like eye relief long enough to accommodate them
4. I would like something reasonably durable. it will see range use, hiking use and family vacation use.
Yes, I know..... There will be plenty of people saying I need to spend $1k before I get a decent scope. for many reasons, I simply dont want to have that much money in glass. I dont shoot in competitions, I cant see shooting past 200 yds ( in the reasonable future ) I would like to take it hiking/vacation without worrying about it. Not to mention if a had $1k to spend, I'd probably spend $800 on another gun and $200 on the spotting scope anyway!
My current #1 choice is the Celestron Ultima 80 ( 20-60x zoom 80mm ) Im finding $150 is about the going rate. Ive also taken a look at a few of the Burris and Bushnell scopes and thought they seemed nice as well.
Any thoughts? The Celestron as had some good reviews on this site.
Given the choice, for primarily shooting would a straight or angled scope be better?
drb
1. I want to spend in the $200 range
2. I would like to see .223 holes at 200yds
3. I wear glasses, and I would like eye relief long enough to accommodate them
4. I would like something reasonably durable. it will see range use, hiking use and family vacation use.
Yes, I know..... There will be plenty of people saying I need to spend $1k before I get a decent scope. for many reasons, I simply dont want to have that much money in glass. I dont shoot in competitions, I cant see shooting past 200 yds ( in the reasonable future ) I would like to take it hiking/vacation without worrying about it. Not to mention if a had $1k to spend, I'd probably spend $800 on another gun and $200 on the spotting scope anyway!
My current #1 choice is the Celestron Ultima 80 ( 20-60x zoom 80mm ) Im finding $150 is about the going rate. Ive also taken a look at a few of the Burris and Bushnell scopes and thought they seemed nice as well.
Any thoughts? The Celestron as had some good reviews on this site.
Given the choice, for primarily shooting would a straight or angled scope be better?
drb