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    Posted: August/24/2009 at 18:59
I need a spotting scope that i can see 223 bullet holes at 300 to 500 yards. is there such a spotting scope ?. please list all brands models and power range that will do the job. i  can look up the prices.  i can only afford to do this once. thanks. marty
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There are certainly spotters that will do that. However, bear in mind that under poor visibility or mirage conditions even the best might not work out that far. I'll leave specific recommendations to others since I can only vouch for .30 cal holes with a budget spotter out to 300 and am just now in the next day or so about to test a nicer spotter on loan from SWFA out to the ranges you're talking about. I'll put some .22 rounds into the targets and see how far back I can get.
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Posts: 9 		  Quote mrdfurco Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/24/2009 at 21:13
excellent. thanks for your help.  when your in fargo ND and i will buy lunch. marty
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Have you had a chance to try out that loaner scope?
I am also looking for a spotter to check 308 holes at 300 yards.
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Baught a Nikon Prostaff, 48X60, from the sample list the other day.  It will do the .30 out to 500yds but as was previously mentioned at that range the mirage does eat you up.  Out to 300yds I have had no problems.  Unknown about the .223's. 
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If it's for range use you'll always get better resolution and a brighter view with a 80mm class spotter.  No way around it. 
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thanks for the update. marty
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For that small of a hole at that distance, and variable atmospheric conditions, use a Shoot-N-C targets
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Posts: 5879 		  Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/11/2009 at 19:21

Unless you have someone in the pit putting spotter markers on the hole - good luck. You might as well just start at the top end and what you get you get.

Swarovski 20-60x Eyepiece
Stock # - 49330
  • Zoom Eye Piece
  • 20-60x for 65mm, 80mm, and 85mm Spotters
$578.95 

Swarovski ATM 65 Spotter Swarovski ATM 65 Spotter
Stock # - SWA49714
  • Angled Body Only
  • High Definition
$1,988.95 
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Swarovski ATM 80 Spotter Swarovski ATM 80 Spotter
Stock # - 49814
  • Angled Body Only
  • High Definition
$2,598.95 
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Swarovski ATS 80 Spotter Swarovski ATS 80 Spotter
Stock # - 49604
  • Angled Body Only
$1,498.95 
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Swarovski STM 65 Spotter Swarovski STM 65 Spotter
Stock # - SWA49718
  • Straight Body Only
  • High Definition
$1,988.95 
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Swarovski STM 80 Spotter Swarovski STM 80 Spotter
Stock # - 49818
  • Straight Body Only
  • High Definition
$2,598.95 
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Swarovski STS 65 Spotter Swarovski STS 65 Spotter
Stock # - 49308
  • Straight Body Only
$1,098.95 
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Swarovski STS 65 Spotter Swarovski STS 65 Spotter
Stock # - 49318
  • Straight Body Only
  • High Definition
$1,698.95 
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Swarovski STS 80 Spotter Swarovski STS 80 Spotter
Stock # - 49608
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$1,498.95 
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Posts: 9 		  Quote mrdfurco Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/12/2009 at 07:10
YEP. I bought a used ( 1 YEAR OLD ) SWAROVSKI STS 80 FOR 1400.00 3 weeks ago. to good of deal to pass up. i can see 308 and 223 cal holes at 400 yards  ( that is as far as my range goes ). marty
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Posts: 5879 		  Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/13/2009 at 00:42
Its probably a lot cheaper to buy a 45-70 and a cheap spotting scope and punch bigger holes because .22 holes are really hard to see. My poor little  Burris spotter struggles with 30 cal at 200 yds.
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