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JagerDog
Optics GrassHopper Joined: December/28/2009 Location: San Jose, CA Status: Offline Points: 43 |
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Posted: December/23/2010 at 01:40 |
I know Vortex has a reputation for great value. How does image quality compare to the leupold compacts? I really think I wanted an angled scope.
Current use is just seeing bullet holes to 200 yds., but looking for a scope with a bit more capability. Price limit is $500, but less is even better if i don't have to sacrifice much quality. |
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JagerDog
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Also wondering how the angled Leupold Sequoia stacks up.
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SVT_Tactical
MODERATOR Chief Sackscratch Joined: December/17/2009 Location: NorthCackalacky Status: Offline Points: 31233 |
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When i asked a few guys at SWFA a while back about a sub $500 spotting scope the nomad was the one they recommend at the time. I ended up not getting it but I'm sure that if I did get a spotter i'd look first at Vortex
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Bitterroot Bulls
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I had the Nomad (straight). I was pretty disappointed to tell the truth. It isn't the sharpest scope out there, and suffered from low contrast. Vortex used to make a 15-45X60 called the Stokes Sandpiper. It was a pretty nice scope in that price range. I don't know if you could find one now.
I also briefly had a Leupold Sequoia when they were first released. That was a poor spotter. In the $500 range these are some often recommended angled scopes: http://swfa.com/Bushnell-20-60x80-Legend-Ultra-HD-Spotting-Scope-P13135.aspx http://swfa.com/Vortex-20-60x80-Skyline-Spotting-Scope-P10874.aspx Celestron Regal ED 16-48X65 can be found on the net at around $400. The only one I've used much is the Skyline, and I thought it was pretty capable. Nothing to be found but praise for the Regal ED series. I might end up checking one out. |
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