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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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote martin3175 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/28/2007 at 11:02
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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ND2000 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October/28/2007 at 14:09
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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. 

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ms6852 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/05/2008 at 00:50
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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Rancid Coolaid Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/05/2008 at 15:07
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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I like using a spotting scope at the range, to me it just makes things easier and more enjoyable.
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