Need a spotting scope that won't break the bank/ recommendations please - Donnie D

D

Donnie D

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2017
Messages
1,075
Location
NE North Carolina
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Looking a good spotting scope for $350 or less, if that is possible. I have a cheap one from Wally World, but it is only good to about 250 yards (at least with my eyes). What do you use or suggest. Thanks!
 
Donnie D said:
Looking a good spotting scope for $350 or less, if that is possible. I have a cheap one from Wally World, but it is only good to about 250 yards (at least with my eyes). What do you use or suggest. Thanks!
Click to expand...
What magnification is it?
 
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case https://a.co/d/38Zz4LS

They make telescopes mainly. I have one of these above and it works great for 300 yard range.

Let us know what you get
 
BloodRunsThicker said:
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case https://a.co/d/38Zz4LS

They make telescopes mainly. I have one of these above and it works great for 300 yard range.

Let us know what you get
Click to expand...
Yeah I've sorta been looking at that one. I have a couple of telescopes as I'm somewhat into astronomy a bit. Both are much to big and heavy for target shooting use. I actually gave my Wally World special another try (Firefield 20-60x60, the one I was rather dissappointed in, and it looked pretty good. Maybe my lens was a bit fogged over before. I'm still gonna try to do a bit better though)
 
BloodRunsThicker said:
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case https://a.co/d/38Zz4LS

They make telescopes mainly. I have one of these above and it works great for 300 yard range.

Let us know what you get
Click to expand...
Yeah, I kind of like the looks of that one, and I'm a bit familiar with Celestron.
 
Last edited:
Donnie D said:
The one I have now is a Firefield (cheap) 20-60x60--I tried it this morning when I went shooting and it looked pretty darn good. Maybe my lens was fogged over B4. I still want to upgrade.
Click to expand...
I have the 20-60x80 Athlon (and two pair of binos) from CameraLandNY.
 
BigWaylon said:
I have the 20-60x80 Athlon (and two pair of binos) from CameraLandNY.
Click to expand...
I know enough about astronomical telescopes to know the light gathering ability (aperture or diameter of the tube) makes a big difference in the image you can get. I think one the size you have (20-60X80 or even 85) would be about perfect.
I really appreciate all of the responses you folks have given. It is really helping me It is so nice to have access to so many helpful people. I think I'm gonna pick one in the 80 to 85 aperture range. Then all I gotta do is come up with some MONEY.
 
Last edited:
BloodRunsThicker said:
Limited-time deal for Prime Members: Celestron – Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope – 20-60x Zoom Eyepiece – Multi-coated Optics for Bird Watching, Wildlife, Scenery and Hunting – Waterproof and Fogproof – Includes Soft Carrying Case https://a.co/d/38Zz4LS

They make telescopes mainly. I have one of these above and it works great for 300 yard range.

Let us know what you get
Click to expand...
Sometimes I've used my Celestron C90 telescope as a spotting scope. Works very well but I've never had it out beyond 100yds. You'd need to provide a substantial tripod and I don't know what eyepiece it comes with which determines the magnification.

1697056865678.png
 
Last edited:
Flashpoint said:
Sometimes I've used my Celestron 90 telescope as a spotting scope. Works very well but I've never had it out beyond 100yds. You'd need to provide a substantial tripod and I don't know what eyepiece it comes with which determines the magnification.

View attachment 683334Yep, I'm looking at that as well. Comes with a 32mm eyepiece I think. Also might come in handy for a quick grab for some skywatching without using my heavier telescopes.
Click to expand...
 
@Donnie D

I've got an old style stand like below with a spike I made from a SS bolt to push into the ground.
It's not too bad if the shooting position is not far.


1697070231398.png
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom