Looks like the 15-45X65 is still made. Is 45X enough?

Hits on steel targets, such as at the Quigley and other popular shoots, can be seen with 25x or so.

(07-03-2017, 01:07 AM)Steve Anderson Wrote: Looks like the 15-45X65 is still made. Is 45X enough?

45 is to much most of the time. 20 about right. If you get that scope let me know , I have one of the fixed power eyepieces, that you can have if you like it. I believe it gives that little scope a 20 or 25x fixed.
I bought it for my scope, but the fixed 30x was just to much of a good thing to when the mirage gets really thick.

Thanks guys, appreciate your help. Right now that Vortex has my attention..

FWW, Cabelas Flyer came in mail for Vortex Razor HD 20-60x85 angled spotting scopr $500.00 off regular price

sale price $1,099 eye piece is included.

I just picked up a spotting scope from Harbor Freight it is a 20-60 x 60 angle (45*) with tripod and a carry bag. Brand is Rugged Gear and got it for $40 with the coupon from NRA from the latest Rifleman mag.

Any one have experience with these and does it work well overall (mirage).

Very nice looking scope and nice tripod.

Jim

Looks like you get to do the initial field test.

A spotting scope is only as good as the tripod it's mounted to. I have the total of 6 scopes I gathered up in the last 55 or 60 years. If a scope is sharp and clear and at least water resistant water prove is better yet. It's not the magnification so much that lets you see but the quality of the glass and the coating it has to pass the light. Look for a exit pupil at least 5mm to pass as much light as your eyes allow to use. Good eye relieve if you wear glasses. Get a scope that fits the budget, that is why I have 6 you get what you pay for usually
Look at the objective lens. If you see yourself looking back put it back down, I call those leaverright, leaver right there.

Kurt

Found out some more info on this scope it is marketed under several names Harbor Freight, National Geo. and a couple of Chech or Polish names also as a 20-60 X 60 and a 25-75 X 75. could be a European made scope. It is very similar to a Barska scope it comes with two different tripods a simple steel bench one or a Konus aluminum three leg, extendable legs.
There several you tube videos on it and the reviews are quite favorable for a budget scope.

Jim

Since the early 1950s I've acquired a few different spotters. I still have the very first one, an old Bushnell straight tube 50mm with 3 eye-pieces. It came with two tripods and EPS for $75 , new! I compare ALL recent spotters to it.

As to the latest versions, well, there are spotters and then there ARE spotters. Best one is a KOWA angled. But ya know something, its still lacking something for these 80 year old eyes! So, 'fore ya startin on old shooters and the such, let me say I still shoot open sights out to 800-1000 yds.

I'm still looking for that perfect spotter, so I'm out the door now !!!!!!

Jim