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peashooter
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Posted: November/29/2008 at 08:47 |
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I have been reading a lot of post on this forum over the past few days. I have a few questions I hope you can help me with.
I need a spotting scope for strictly range shooting out to about 300yards. It does not have to be light, compact or pretty. I would like to be able to find a decent scope for $200.
I know many of you recommend the Stokes Sandpiper for $250. Only problem is that I cannot find it for sale anywhere for less than $329. At $329 I'm a little over budget, besides at that price I would lean towards the Bushnell Excursion (I think).
So, back to my original question, Any suggestions on a decent range scope for $200?? Or even $250?
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lucznik
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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peashooter
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GREAT! Would you mind posting a link to this site that sells the Stokes for $199?
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lucznik
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We have a rule against posting links to the websites of competitors to SWFA on the forum - which is pretty fair as they do provide the forum as a service.
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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freonr22
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i am under the impression that swfa has a 110% price policy.... Chris is an awesome guy!
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lucznik
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I believe you are correct. However, SWFA does not carry the Sandpiper so; it would not be possible for them to match the price as they don't have the matching product. |
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SGT_Shooter
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I bought one of these as my carry and always have spotter and have been very pleased I know it is just a tad over your $250 but under $300. For under 300 yards this works quite well.
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lucznik
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Really? You like the Sequoia? I think you're the first and only person that I have seen ever post such an opinion. Most reviews of Leupold's Green Ring spotting scopes are very poor indeed.
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anweis
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Yeah. Don't get me started on them.
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SGT_Shooter
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its not bad, I have seen much worse for more money.
its not a Zeiss or a Leica, nor is it a Leupold gold ring.
some of the ones listed here I have not had the pleasure of touching but for relatively short distance (less than 250 meters) mine works, and it lives under the back seat of the truck so its always handy.
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peashooter
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I want to thank everyone for all your help. I just received my Vortex Sandpiper. I LIKE IT!
Now, If you don't mind could you recommend a good Tripod for under $150?
Thanks Again.
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anweis
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$150 will buy you a very good tripod.
In that price range, you can find a Manfrotto. I always use Manfrotto because they are excellent value for money and they last two lifetimes, or can be easily repaired with handtools and a drill. My oldest is a set from the 1980s that i used for digging cars out of mud and roasting pigs, among other things.
Go for the model 3130 tipod head.
As far as the tripod legs go, if your scope is angled you could get by with a tripod that extends less, but if your scope is straight bodied and you are tall, make sure that the tripod extends to the height of your eyes. When selecting Manfrotto tripod legs, just look for max. height and for leg sections with fast locks or clamp locks.
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