Best Spotting Scope (best value)?

[fifteen]

Hi I'm looking for a good sporting scope. Looking for a good value, best bang for our buck. Maximum of probably $500, but would strongly prefer $300 range...unless there is a huge consensus on a product that is more than $300 etc.

Not looking for the cheapest product or the best product, looking for the "best value" at less than $500. Will probably use it for anywhere between 50-300 yards

[billped]

Common question. Search or try this:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?p=18709957

[OpticsPlanet]

Not a whole lot of value in the $300 vicinity...

Bushnell 15-45x60 may be worth checking out

or for a little more there is the Bushnell 15-45x60 ED which is a bit more compact and has better glass/coatings. I have used that one as a field scope out in North Dakota.

In the $400-$500 range, I would check out the

Vanguard Endeavor

or the

Bushnell Legend 20-60x80

Vortex Diamondback 20-60x80 is another great choice but that is at the top of your budget

-Matt S.

[teflondog]

I have a Redfield Rampage and it's great. It gets a little blurry when the magnification is at 60x, but I've never had to turn it up past 40x within 300 yards.

https://www.amazon.com/Redfield-114651Rampage-20-60x80mm-Angled-Spotting/dp/B007VCB1QW

[Jeepergeo]

See if Costco.com is selling Aplen spottimg scopes. They deliver very good value for the price paid. As I recall, mine was under $300.

[Grumpy_Hippie]

Leopold ... Never look back from mine

[Yerman]

I'm pretty happy with my Konuspot. I think it's the best value in it's price range.

[vg247]

I'm pretty happy with my Konuspot. I think it's the best value in it's price range.

Another vote here for Konuspot as best bang for the buck around $300 range

[smoothy8500]

Another vote here for Konuspot as best bang for the buck around $300 range

Same here. NRA matches (200 to 600yds) we see Kowa's and Konuspots as the two most popular choices. One is a grand, the other is around $200-300. I have the Kowa, but was impressed with the Konus for the value.