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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:10:27 PM EDT
I have the ability to purchase a Bushnell Legend T 15-45x60 Mil-Hash spotting scope for about $280 shipped (brand new). I have made due with my cheapie 15-45 Burris, since all I use it for is spotting hits on steel at the range.
There aren't a whole lot of reviews for this spotting scope, but the ones that are available seem to indicate that is good bang/buck. I can't say that I need a new spotting scope, but $280 seems like a hard to pass up price.... ...first world problems 
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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:40:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: soup1005]
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If I were you I would pay an extra $110 and get the Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60. The optics are much better, more magnification, it is lighter, and backed by a lifetime warranty.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:48:50 PM EDT
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If you want a reticle and good glass without spending at least $1500 on a Leupold MK4 spotter then the T-Series is the way to go.
I got a messed up unit the first time that I sent back and wound up finding a deal on the MK4 but I am the exception from what I have read. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:50:25 PM EDT
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Here is a thread on it over on Sniper's Hide.
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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:55:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By soup1005:
If I were you I would pay an extra $110 and get the Vortex Diamondback 20-60x60. The optics are much better, more magnification, it is lighter, and backed by a lifetime warranty. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 4:59:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: wildearp]
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Sniper Country had an optical engineer/tech on the site that did a real review on light gathering, transmission, and ability to discern fine detail at distance. He used a smpte pattern and a dollar bill. That was a while back, but Bushnell and the cheaper Leupold Windriver did pretty well in the tests. This was years back.
I also wanted to just spend a shit ton of cash on a uuuuge top named spotter. When I called to place the order, the seller asked me what I wanted to do with it. He actually talked me out of buying one. He was right. Over 15 years later, I still use my Windriver. 
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Posted: 9/20/2017 5:05:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wildearp:
Sniper Country had an optical engineer/tech on the site that did a real review on light gathering, transmission, and ability to discern fine detail at distance. He used a smpte pattern and a dollar bill. That was a while back, but Bushnell and the cheaper Leupold Windriver did pretty well in the tests. This was years back. I also wanted to just spend a shit ton of cash on a uuuuge top named spotter. When I called to place the order, the seller asked me what I wanted to do with it. He actually talked me out of buying one. He was right. Over 15 years later, I still use my Windriver. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 5:05:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jaqufrost:
Not first focal plane with a milling reticle. |
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Posted: 9/20/2017 5:08:55 PM EDT
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Maybe I'll keep using my XRS as a spotter
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Posted: 9/20/2017 5:33:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By soup1005:
I understand that if they want a reticle then the Diamondback is not the way to go. However, optical clarity is much better on the Diamondback than that of the Bushnell in my personal opinion. I wouldn't spend $1 on that particular model, but that's just me. I've used one and didn't like the feeling of it or the optics. The "problem" I have is that I don't really need a new spotting scope, but $280ish seems like a damn good price... I am sure at that price I can probably flip it for as much as I paid for it.... |
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Posted: 9/21/2017 9:18:12 AM EDT
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You already have one that works for you, there is zero point in buying another that you will hardly ever use. You use your rifle scope 95% of the time anyway.
Spend the $280 on ammo or components or whatever. |
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Posted: 9/22/2017 3:54:40 PM EDT
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I've got one, and I've actually used it quite a bit. I like it a lot, and it does exactly what I need it to.
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Posted: 9/24/2017 10:07:28 PM EDT
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I have one. At $280 I would buy another. If you can share the details please let us know.
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