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  • SKSer45
    Veteran Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 4373

    Hmmm Think its time for a Spotting scope :)

    OK boys and girls talk to me about a good Spotting scope? Budget is about a 100 bucks and looking for something that can reach out to 300 yards.

    Also need to know what all the small little numbers mean IE. #@100 yards etc.

    Thanks
  • #2
    bruceflinch
    I need a LIFE!!
    • Jan 2006
    • 40127

    You need to up your budget!
    I bought a cheapo on sale from Big5 for $79, this was a few years ago. Barely got a crappy view @ 200 yds.
    Actually I only started collecting Milsurps 3 years ago. I think I might own about 24...They're cheaper than guns that will most likely never get the opportunity to kill somebody...

    I belong to the group that uses firearms, and knows which bathroom to use.

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      SKSer45
      Veteran Member
      • Jul 2011
      • 4373

      ballocks. Yeah maybe your right. OK so what would be a good one for a good price?

      I bought a nice 19.00 One at Big 5 but it was perfect for me at 50 yards and indoor shooting.

      But trying to really hone on the long distance stuff and get up there with the big boys.

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      • #4
        Steve1968LS2
        CGN/CGSSA Contributor
        CGN Contributor
        • Feb 2010
        • 9274

        Turners has one on sale today and tomorrow as part of thier "after xmas sale".. it's listed as "too low to advertise".. think it's a redfield.
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        • #5
          lewdogg21
          Cattle Thieves Pro Staff
          • May 2009
          • 10369

          Spotting scope, nice, and $19 do not go in the same sentence. Head into the optics forum with this question and ignore the guys who say that $2k on glass is a minimum, especially if your just using it to punch paper out to 300 yards.
          Originally posted by jmonte35
          Disagree. Been trying to teach lewdogg21 how to hunt. It's like trying to teach Steve Wonder how to see. Not sure we're ever going to get there.
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            SKSer45
            Veteran Member
            • Jul 2011
            • 4373

            Originally posted by lewdogg21
            Spotting scope, nice, and $19 do not go in the same sentence. Head into the optics forum with this question and ignore the guys who say that $2k on glass is a minimum, especially if your just using it to punch paper out to 300 yards.
            yeah good advice. If I am going to buy a spotter for 2 Grand better chill my booze, reload my rounds, and give me 300 channels. That is crazy for a little scope.

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            • #7
              cudakidd
              Veteran Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 3282

              Kowa, that is the upper end. All the high power Shooters swear by them. My final dream scope.

              Under a grand BTW...Go to http://www.jarheadtop.com/default.htm The guru on scopes and check out his cheaper alternative, Konus for comparism...
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                jtv3062
                Veteran Member
                • Oct 2005
                • 2749

                I bought a $200 scope on sale for $100 the thing is not worth $10. I gave it to a neighbor kid I wouldn't even it to my son.
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                • #9
                  TimRB
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 920

                  You can't buy a good scope for $100. You can buy a decent scope for $200:



                  A lot of high power shooters use these since a good value, as opposed to a "cheap scope".

                  Tim

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                  • #10
                    jtv3062
                    Veteran Member
                    • Oct 2005
                    • 2749

                    I don't know, Big 5 had them listed for 199.99 a few years ago and I bought it for 99.99 ok sale. The scope was a piece of it.
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                    • #11
                      jtv3062
                      Veteran Member
                      • Oct 2005
                      • 2749

                      Originally posted by SKSer45

                      Also need to know what all the small little numbers mean IE. #@100 yards etc.

                      Thanks
                      Field of view? Say 21' @ 100 yards. Your seeing 21' of area at 100' yards.
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                      • #12
                        Wernher von Browning
                        Calguns Addict
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 9843

                        I built my own out of a surplus photocopier lens.

                        It sucks. Majorly.

                        But I'm cheap.

                        I had fun making it look like it's worth more than 25 cents.
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                          jtv3062
                          Veteran Member
                          • Oct 2005
                          • 2749

                          Your need to post pictures of your scope. It sounds like a neat project.
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                          • #14
                            russ69
                            Calguns Addict
                            • Nov 2009
                            • 9348

                            100 bucks doesn't even buy a good eye piece. Your best bet is to talk to the guys at Champions Choice, they know what works and what doesn't.
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                            • #15
                              FullAuto
                              • Jan 2010
                              • 5746

                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/BARSKA-25-12...item5ae43c1dd1 Here is one I bought, although alot of people don't like Barska, this is a pretty good spotting scope for your budget.
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