[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What spotting scope for long range

Posted: 8/20/2009 5:28:28 PM EDT

600 and 1000 yard range. What spotting scope at a decent price with good resolution ?

Posted: 8/20/2009 5:42:58 PM EDT

[#1]

I don't think your two criteria go together. In order to see your holes your going to need clear magnification and lots of zoom. I have a Nikon Fieldscope 25-75x82mm. They run about $1200, but are worth the money.

Posted: 8/20/2009 6:22:05 PM EDT

[#2]

That's what I was afraid of. Decent price and good resolution are pretty much mutually exclusive..

Posted: 8/21/2009 5:19:17 AM EDT

[#3]

Good luck with that one.

I struggled with cheaper spotting scopes and wasted a lot of money in the process. A couple of years ago I purchased a Swarovski ATS 65 20x60 power and have never looked back. I simply consider it a lifelong investment.

Not the greatest pic but the Swarovski is there nonetheless.

Posted: 8/21/2009 5:39:39 AM EDT

[#4]

Eastmans Hunting recently did a spotting scope review. In the low end optics, Nikon Prostaff was their choice. Costs around $400-$500.

Posted: 8/22/2009 7:08:10 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Good luck with that one.

I struggled with cheaper spotting scopes and wasted a lot of money in the process. A couple of years ago I purchased a Swarovski ATS 65 20x60 power and have never looked back. I simply consider it a lifelong investment.

Not the greatest pic but the Swarovski is there nonetheless.

How far away can you spot .223 holes in the white? In the black?

Thanks
John

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