Hmmm Think its time for a Spotting scope :)

[SKSer45]

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

[bruceflinch]

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.

[SKSer45]

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.

[Steve1968LS2]

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.

[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.

[SKSer45]

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.

[cudakidd]

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...

[jtv3062]

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.

[TimRB]

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

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/289759-REG/Konus_7120_Konuspot_80_3_1_80mm_Spotting_Scope.html

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

Tim

[jtv3062]

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.

[jtv3062]

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.

[Wernher von Browning]

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.

[jtv3062]

Your need to post pictures of your scope. It sounds like a neat project.

[russ69]

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.

[FullAuto]

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.