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spotting scope - Mike - 10-15-2015
What are some of the particulars to look for when buying a spotting scope? Shoot sharp, Mike
RE: spotting scope - Don McDowell - 10-15-2015
Super sharp bright picture, and the ability to see even the slightest mirage. Angled eyepiece.
Right now one of the best scopes seems to me to be the Vortex Viper series, and if a person watches those get to be on sale in the 500$ range.
The thing that is as important as the optic itself is a good solid heavy duty stand.
RE: spotting scope - Mike - 10-15-2015
Does the angled eye-piece have any technical advantage or it is thing of more convenience? And I was looking at some spotting scopes that are less expensive. Let me ask what power should the scope be? Shoot sharp, Mike
RE: spotting scope - Don McDowell - 10-15-2015
Angled eyepiece is easier to look thru over the extended period of time, and if you use a lay down scope when shooting prone, the angled is much easier to use.
20x is plenty.
RE: spotting scope - Mike - 10-15-2015
Thanks Don. I've looked through spotting scopes before, of course, but I've never had one. Maybe I'll find one under the Christmas tree this year. Shoot sharp, Mike
RE: spotting scope - Don McDowell - 10-15-2015
Mike those next lower price level vortex's aren't to bad , I have an older one I use for a laydown scope in bptr, and have used it as the main spotter.
I have used a Burris Landmark scope with good results as well.
Hopefully Santa checks your list,,
RE: spotting scope - Kurt - 10-15-2015
Mike,
Go to a store that has a selection for spotting scopes. Look at the objective lens. The less you see of your image the better the glass. In other words look at like your looking in a mirror. Them ask if you can look through it outside or through the window at a object in shadows or something small to read like license plats at a distance. Pay attention to the image on the edges to see if they are clear and sharp and that it does not have a ghost ring, (gray ring) This will show up outside before it will in the store.
Most important for us that shoot matches. make sure the scope is waterproof and get one with a good exit pupil.
http://www.garyseronik.com/?q=node/13
http://www.vortexoptics.com/video/exit_pupil
https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-spotting-scopes?id=ezspottingscopes-20&gclid=CNGVsr3zxMgCFQ-RaQod99kJRA
http://www.bestreviews.guide/spotting-scopes?origin=google&bs=774438083&targeting=16541602866&google_params
RE: spotting scope - powderburner - 10-15-2015
a straight scope is good if you stand a lot ,and at times depending on your position better prone but the angled head is the best all around, and really best if you set to spot.
I really like the 25-27 power and if a long eye relief is available I would look at that seriously if you are a glasses wearer , also if you can get a wide angle ,long eye relief you are in fat city..
if you get over 25 power or so the mirage really hurts you and while the 60 and variable power lens are neat to have they cut down the field of view ,especially if you wear glasses , I have a discontinued 27 power long eye relief wide angle .and think it is as good as it gets , its a kowa and a lot of people think they are over priced , but mine has been solid and dependable for over 10 years and has never given me a problem .it just rides in the back of the van with all my other trappings and gets no special treatment , sometimes with stuff on it and sometimes on top of stuff.
a lot of the things that others do not notice, I do because my eyes are so bad.
RE: spotting scope - Old Jim - 10-15-2015
I have a shooting friend that has a Vintage TASCO 15-45 straight-body spotter that I will put up against ANY other spotter for seeing mirage, wind, bullet edge hits, etc. Its not for sale. I have a KOWA angle-body with the 25x and a 20-60 eyepiece, pretty dang $$$$ item, and we seldom use it at shoots.
The stand is very important- get a heavy made one to withstand side-winds, drunk sailors, etc.
All the best,
RE: spotting scope - Kurt - 10-15-2015
Jim.
I have a 45 or 50 year old Redfield 60mm scope that is super sharp also and a Kowa 80 mm that does not see what the Redfield does side by side.
Also I have a small laydown scope made by Bushnell. It's just a little 50 mm 12X36 I use for the creedmoor long range matches for watching the mirage and spotter plugs. That little angle scope has very high quality ED prime glass ultra HD scope.
That little Bushnell Legend ultra HD 12X35 is a great scope for a laydown. It's not a scope I would use for punching paper past 200 yards but it's great for a laydown scope I use it fore.