Spotting scopes

[Meatwad]

Been toying with the idea of getting a spotting scope. Currently have an OK telescope that seems to do ok, but the main drawback is that it flips its images.


I wouldnt mind having a telescope powered spotting scope for terresterial viewing. (images right side up)


Anyone have any personal experince with them?

[USRanger]

Well, I do know they come in handy when dropping an Iraqi scumbag at 3/4 mile.

[Maverick]

I've used a couple in the past but I don't recall the brand name. There are choices as to style and power. I believe Burris is likely to be the base standard for them. You can go cheaper like tasco or something but your field of view will be limited to a center lens focus with fuzzed out edges in the cheaper ones.

[Vulcan]

Lotta guys in NZ use them, especially for tahr hunting and scoping out the sides of mountains. What are you going to use it for?

[mensa180]

I have one but can't remember the brand.  I'll get it later and tell you the zoom and brand name.

[Meatwad]

Lotta guys in NZ use them, especially for tahr hunting and scoping out the sides of mountains. What are you going to use it for?

General viewing of assorted items. It wont be on a rifle, just a tripod for viewing distant objects

[USRanger]

That hot chick down the road?

[Rich46yo]

With glass you get what you pay for. I dont have a good spotting scope cause I only use one at a range. Instead I spent my money on binocs and rifle scopes. Steiners and Leopolds respectfully. The best I can afford. I would certainly recomend either for a spotting scope. And of course theres Zeiss if money is no object. Decent spotting glass is probably going to start at the $500 mark.