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Helodad
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/20/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5 |
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Posted: October/28/2007 at 09:45 |
Do I realy need a Spotting Scope if Im just going to shoot targets? why cant I look throught the rifle scope to see my shots? any opions?
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martin3175
Optics Master Extraordinaire Joined: January/19/2005 Location: Maryland Status: Offline Points: 3773 |
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When the range gets out there at 100 yds and more, a spotting scope really helps . Most scopes just don't have the magnification range to see bullet holes that clearly at extended ranges. Plus one can use a spotting scope for the field or other pursuits.
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ND2000
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/29/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 308 |
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Helodad -
It depends on how good your riflescope is. I have a Kahles CL and I can see my 30-.06 bullet holes out to 200 yards easy, particularly if you use the Shoot-N-See or similar target. If you have a less expensive scope, beyond 100 yards gets very tough as Martin mentions. ND2000 |
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ms6852
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I have the Sightron Big Sky 4x16x42 and can see 30-06 bullet holes at 200 hundred yds. The more $$$ spend initially the more $$$ saved once you realized that the cheaper scope did not perform as expected
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Rancid Coolaid
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If you need a spotting scope, you'll know. In general, if you don't shoot past 200 yards (at least with a 30cal bullet), you don't "need" a spotter.
If you have'ta ask, you don't need one. If you do need one, the post would be more like, "Damn, I sure need a spotting scope; I can't see anything at 400 yards!" |
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lucytuma
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I like using a spotting scope at the range, to me it just makes things easier and more enjoyable.
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