Need help on picking out a spotting scope....

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Need help on picking out a spotting scope....

Posted: 7/8/2001 3:40:16 PM EDT

I wouldn't have the slightist idea on what power I would need. But I'm shooting a regular National match of 200yds, 300yds, and 600yds. So, I really don't need anything special, as long as I can see where I hit the target I'll be just fine. Any ideas on power;brand;etc...?

Thanks

Posted: 7/8/2001 3:49:33 PM EDT

[#1]

There were a few posts here earlier this year about a Russian Scope, 40x I think, that was pretty darn good and ruggedly built and was priced at only $79.00.

I don't recall which company had them for sale.

Anybody know which scope I'm referring to?

Anybody got any info or links?

Posted: 7/8/2001 3:55:46 PM EDT

[#2]

Go to [url]www.jgsales.com[/url], click on 'online store', then click on 'optics', then click on 'spotting scopes'. There you will see a Tasco 20-60 zoom with a 60mm front objective for $59.95. I have one exactly like it and it works fine. It also works pretty well for checking out the women up on the lighthouse catwalk.

Posted: 7/8/2001 4:04:53 PM EDT

[#3]

What price range?
I would go with a good quality scope. Champions Choice, Kowa etc. On the other hand there is nothing better than good optics.
You can go from <$200 to >$1500 in range.
I use a Leica Televid 20-60x77mm angled.
With scope cover, and a Ewing 1" stand...$1400.

Lew

Posted: 7/8/2001 4:10:45 PM EDT

[#4]

tippie: what is the highest you can go on the 20 to 60 power and not have distortion when using it at 600 or shooting 800,900 or 1000.
I know on a hot day a 25 to 27 power you can see holes at 300 but can you see holes out pass that with your leica? thanks jon

Posted: 7/8/2001 4:19:22 PM EDT

[#5]

jc121,

It depends on the mirage.
The heavier the mirage, the lower I have to go on the zoom.
I can have it all the way up to 60x for the 200!
I keep it around 24 to 30 most of the time.
For the 1000yd line, I turn it all the way down, to reduce distortion.
On an overcast day, I can see .308 holes @ 600yds. .223 @ 300yds on a bright day with medium or lighter mirage.

Lew

Posted: 7/8/2001 7:31:53 PM EDT

[#6]

I have about a 250 price range.--should've made that clear earlier. Anyway, I would also need a stand and all the other accessories. Are there any other cheap online stores besides J&G? Is it possible to find an angled scope at the 250 price range? Thanks!

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