Rifle Scope or Spotting Scope

[bombadillo]

What mount is that to adapt your lens to the spotter

[DaleAGribble]

What mount is that to adapt your lens to the spotter

It came with the spotter. I had to get a t-ring that fit the camera that adapted to the part that came with the spotter. It just screws on over the eye piece and has cut outs to adjust the zoom.

[bombadillo]

Very cool. I want to get a Kowa TSN-660 and a nice adapter setup for my T3i. I've always wanted to try some extreme zoom photography.

[DaleAGribble]

The box the adapter came in just said "camera adapter"

The adapter


The camera specific ring


The eye piece where it threads on


Assembled. You just attach the camera body just like any other lens.


For real photography this setup kinda sucks but I don't think you will get a real lens for long range without spending thousands of dollars. It is fun to play with. I actually like the iPhone set up better because multiple people can view it at the same time.

[olhunter]

My buddy has this -

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038QYRDO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Works great. Light, small and has a camera adapter. We can EASILY pick out .22 holes at 200yds.

[Tom-ADC]

I bought my spotting scope in 1965 Thieves Alley Yokosuka Japan, I'd have to go out and look to see who made it, it's the old type the has the four eye pieces on the turret you just turn it to select what magnification you want. It's crystal clear I can see .17 holes at 100 yards without problems. Made in Japan when everything was cheap still gets it done.

[bombadillo]

I bought my spotting scope in 1965 Thieves Alley Yokosuka Japan, I'd have to go out and look to see who made it, it's the old type the has the four eye pieces on the turret you just turn it to select what magnification you want. It's crystal clear I can see .17 holes at 100 yards without problems. Made in Japan when everything was cheap still gets it done.

SWEET! Lets see it!

Seriously, I want pics of this thing.

[midlife]

Don't waste your time trying out the NCstar, Barska, Yukon, Harbor Freight, UTG, Leapers or any of the other garbage optics. I started out with a Barska and I literally couldn't resolve a .223 hole at 100 yards on a non shoot-n-see target. It was so bad I just sold it. I went to a Redfield Rampage 20-60x60 and it was a big step up, but still wasn't all that great. I switched that awhile back to a Vortex Nomad, and I trust it out to about 350 yards or so, maybe 400. I can easily spot .22 holes on paper at 200 yards with this one and that is all I really need it for. It works really well for what I need, and didn't cost an arm and a leg. If I were to get a good one, I would probably look to a Kowa angled scope, a Vortex Viper HD, or Pentax PF-80ed or similar. There are a lot out there but they range from hundreds to thousands for anything worthwhile.

Ordered the same Redfield you had. I think I'll be happy if I can see 22 at 100 yards. Our range does have great scopes to share, but I'd like my own for 50 and 100 yard shots.

[smittty]

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Excursion-15-45x-Folded-Spotting/dp/B00192GSSG/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

[bombadillo]

Good choice midlife. It really is a great scope for the money. How much did you drop on it?

[Tom-ADC]

SWEET! Lets see it!

Seriously, I want pics of this thing.

[bombadillo]

I'll bet that thing is built like a tank! Thanks for the pics, its beautiful. Is each eyepiece a fixed power then like 20, 30, 40, 60x power or something of that nature?

[Tom-ADC]

I'll bet that thing is built like a tank! Thanks for the pics, its beautiful. Is each eyepiece a fixed power then like 20, 30, 40, 60x power or something of that nature?

yes exactly like that the focus ring is just behind the tripod mount.

[bombadillo]

What are the designated powers on that scope?

[Tom-ADC]

What are the designated powers on that scope?

You hit it the first time, 20, 30, 40, 60x.