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fallow_25
Optics GrassHopper Joined: April/25/2013 Location: australia Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Posted: May/03/2013 at 22:13 |
hey guys newbie to this site, just after some help with best spotting scope for hunting deer in australia, under $1000 which is my limit, what i want in a scope is long range observation approx 2miles out, prefered 80mm or something around that size, hd or ed lenses, low light conditions, ive checked out a few brands like the vortex viper hd80mm and the celestron Ultima ED Refractor 100ED what you think guys any help would be appreciate. thanks.
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Skylar McMahon
Optics Jedi Knight Capt. BlowHard Joined: April/05/2011 Location: TEXAS Status: Offline Points: 6082 |
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Welcome to Optics Talk!
I honestly cannot comment on Celestron. However, for long-range observation, the 20-60x80 Viper HD spotting scope is incredible. It has very impressive resolution, and the lens are fully multicoated to maximize light transmission. I would contact Vortex and see if there is a dealer in Australia and go check one out in person.
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JGRaider
Optics Master Joined: February/06/2008 Status: Offline Points: 1540 |
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I would look for a Nikon82ED Fieldscope. It's fantastic, on par with my neighbor's old style Zeiss 85 T FL, but the Nikon has 75x on the top end, which is useable under certain conditions. The only drawback is that the zoom has a relatively narrow FOV and marginal eye relief. If you don't wear glasses it's probably not a big deal.
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Cajun Hunter
Optics Apprentice Joined: February/20/2007 Status: Offline Points: 58 |
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It just seems like those 80mm scopes would be too big for hunting. I am leaning toward the 65mm size. I want to maxe sure it fits into my x2 Eberlestock pack with tripod.
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ccoker
Optics Master Joined: February/13/2008 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 2041 |
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I love my Meopta 82 with the 30-60 WA eyepiece..
Having said that.. I hear a lot of good stuff about the Nikon ED50 for a light / compact spotter
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Sparky
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: July/15/2007 Location: SD Status: Offline Points: 4569 |
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Love my Nikon ED50 and it is my go to spotting scope for the range as well. My Pentax 80ED rarely comes out anymore.
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