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Grab
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/14/2004 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Posted: June/04/2009 at 12:42 |
I need an angled spotter that is capable of seeing 30-06 holes in a military target at 200 yards. I was very disappointed in the Konuspot-80 that I bought. I'd like to spend around $400. Any suggestions?
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BeltFed
Optics Retard Joined: February/12/2008 Location: Ky Status: Offline Points: 22284 |
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Bushnell Legend 20-60x80, Alpen 788, and Celestron also makes a 20-60x80, that should fit your needs, and all are about $400.
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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muleycrazy
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leupold sequia would be a good option. comes in both a 15-45x60 or 20-60x80 in both straight or angled. And you can get them in a kit as well.
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Tranan
Optics Apprentice Joined: February/09/2009 Status: Offline Points: 85 |
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Both previous sugestions are very good. Leupold especially is a lot of scope for the money.
If I were you, I would however look into buying a used scope. You can get really good bargains on a lot of brands such as Nikon, Kowa, Bueshnell, Leupold, Pentax, Burris Landmark etc. Bare in mind that used scopes are almost allways in good condition due to the care that most owners have taken of them.
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CHARLIE DON'T SURF!
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lucznik
Optics Master Joined: November/27/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1436 |
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Leupold Golden Ring spotting scopes are wonderful.
Leupold Green Ring "Sequoias" are worthless. |
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
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+1 My first spotting scope was a Sequoia and knowing what I know now it was just a waste of money. |
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Tranan
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Well, if we are to suggest something for the price described above, I guess that such alternatives as Golden Ring don't work, do they?
I think Sequoia is a very good scope for the buck! Would I want to have it? No, because it is miles away from the one I have and need but it doesn't cost €2800 either. I would definitely not say that it is worthless. For the need described above it will work perfectly. |
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CHARLIE DON'T SURF!
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lucznik
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I suppose to each his own.
Don't get me wrong; I'm a big Leupold fan. I own quite a few optics from them. Their Green Ring spotters however, leave A LOT to be desired. For the quoted sub-$400 budget a person would be much better off with the likes of:
Those are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head that are superior to the Leupold Green Ring. I'm sure if I gave it some more thought, I could come up with bunches more. Edited by lucznik - June/05/2009 at 20:35 |
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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azshooter
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did you try this scope out to 500 yards? I need to see 30 cal holes up to 500yrds. I am interested in the Burris XTS-2575 which I beleive is the same. Thanks |
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lucznik
Optics Master Joined: November/27/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1436 |
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Optics for me are hunting implements, not target shooting implements. I shoot at a range only about 3, maybe 4 times a year. This is primarily done to make sure my sights are where then need to be. Other than that, pretty much all of my shooting is done in the field. The point of explaining that is to say that I have never evaluated scopes in terms of seeing x-caliber of bullet at y-distance.The Vortex Impact and similar scopes are good scopes with a lot to offer, though some unique challenges as well. Search through this spotting scope subforum and you should be able to find the rather lengthy review of the Impact I wrote up some time ago. It should give you a place to start.
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What if the hokey pokey really is what it's all about?
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jonoMT
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Well since you said "around $400" I can be forgiven for pushing the price up $50 for the Vortex Skyline 20-60X80 - http://swfa.com/Vortex-20-60x80-Skyline-Spotting-Scope-P10874.aspx
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Reaction time is a factor...
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Bitterroot Bulls
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I have owned the Vortex Nomad, Bushy Elite 20-60x70, Leupold GR 15-30x50, and Green Ring 15-45. I would not recommend the Green Ring. I like the Bushy Elite a lot, but as mentioned, short eye relief can be bothersome.
I have been looking for a back-up spotter in this price range and really like the Bushy Excursion ED. Take a hard look at it ... I am.
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-Matt
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Grab
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/14/2004 Status: Offline Points: 9 |
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Thanks for the replies. I bit the bullet and bought a Kowa.
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BeltFed
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Which Kowa did you buy and please tell us how you like it.
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Life's concerns should be about the 120lb pack your trying to get to the top of the mountain, and not the rock in your boot.
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