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bagger
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Could you guys give me some feedback on spotting scopes? I would like one that is some what compact. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Bagger
Thanks.
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D13er
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Yes, get a small one.
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caryo15
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What is your price range? Minox makes some great scopes in the $500 range or a little lower.
Cary
Cary
BUL_KRZY
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The Leupold Sequoia is cheap, and cheap quality it is. I knew I was buying a cheap scope, but out in the field, the thing is a POS! 15 to 25 power is fine, but turn it up and you can't see for nothing!
I have an ancient 40X fixed eyepiece Redfield spotter that is 100 times clearer at 40x.
One dissatisfied Sequoia owner.... but then I only paid $225
I'm looking to get my $$ back or sell the thing.. then hold out ofr a real spotter!
OPTICS: you get what you pay for! Truest statement ever!
I have an ancient 40X fixed eyepiece Redfield spotter that is 100 times clearer at 40x.
One dissatisfied Sequoia owner.... but then I only paid $225
I'm looking to get my $$ back or sell the thing.. then hold out ofr a real spotter!OPTICS: you get what you pay for! Truest statement ever!
Start saving your money and/or use the good old "plastic card" and buy a good quality Scope, don't skimp around and buy cheap, you are throwing your money away.
This subject is brought up every year and if you go to "search" above here and type in the same "spotting scopes" you will find all kinds of threads concerning this subject.
Brian
This subject is brought up every year and if you go to "search" above here and type in the same "spotting scopes" you will find all kinds of threads concerning this subject.
Brian
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HunterScout
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What will you be using the scope for?
For Pronghorn hunting in September, when the temps can easily reach 80-90 degrees you won't be able to use much above 15-20 power due to the thermals/mirage from heat waves.
Using the higher powers with any clarity has to be done at fairly cool temps.
Don't even consider one without the rubber armor coating.
If you use it throughout a days hunting your eyes will thank you for buying the higher quality glass, whether it be binocs or a scope.
For Pronghorn hunting in September, when the temps can easily reach 80-90 degrees you won't be able to use much above 15-20 power due to the thermals/mirage from heat waves.
Using the higher powers with any clarity has to be done at fairly cool temps.
Don't even consider one without the rubber armor coating.
If you use it throughout a days hunting your eyes will thank you for buying the higher quality glass, whether it be binocs or a scope.
In 2003 I decided to purchase a spotting scope, but didn't want to spend more that $300. I heard some good things about the 15x45 Windriver made by Leopold. Being a Leopold product I figured it would be a good quality piece of equipment. So I ended up purchasing one from the local Sportsman?s Warehouse and took it on my scouting trip that next weekend. I was very disappointed with its performance. Not sure what other people saw in the scope. When trying to zoom the image would become quit dark and not focused. Trying to zoom on anything beyond about 700 yards was hopeless. Needless to say I took it back and look more closely at the Bush & Lomb Elite, Nikon and several others. The store clerk allowed us to take the scopes outside the store and do a side by side comparison. I ended up getting the Bush & Lomb Elite. It has very good clarity even when zooming to high magnifications. It also had the brightest image of all the scopes we compared. It comes in a compact 15x45 50mm or the larger 70mm 20x60 versions. I ended up spending over $500 but it's worth every penny. For the money you can't beat it. I would highly recommend that scope to anyone. It's been a tremendous asset in field judging bucks & bulls out at long ranges.
Another side note. Get a good quality tripod. I went the cheap route at first but quickly exchanged it for a good quality one. My tripod is also made by Bush & Lomb. It has an aluminum frame instead of plastic with a good SMOOTH swivel top. I spent about $60 bucks on the tripod but trust me it's been worth every penny.
When it comes to optics don't be too skimpy. The old saying you get what you pay for holds very true with optics. Spend as much as you can afford!
Another side note. Get a good quality tripod. I went the cheap route at first but quickly exchanged it for a good quality one. My tripod is also made by Bush & Lomb. It has an aluminum frame instead of plastic with a good SMOOTH swivel top. I spent about $60 bucks on the tripod but trust me it's been worth every penny.
When it comes to optics don't be too skimpy. The old saying you get what you pay for holds very true with optics. Spend as much as you can afford!
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