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**agalindo** · 08-14-2006, 09:26 AM

I'm looking into getting a spotting scope, nothing fancy just something to spot my hits at 100 yards. I'd like to get a variable what power would be best?

XDNavy88 · 08-15-2006, 01:29 AM

Take a look at this one: http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/from-...ate=08_11_2006

Bushnell Sentry 18-36X50mm. I just picked one up and it works good at 100yds for 30 cal holes...may be a stretch at 200 yds but haven't tried it out that far yet. Above link has them for $87.85...most other places I looked carried this scope between $105 and $129. Comes with a hard case and tripod.

retired · 08-16-2006, 01:00 AM

I don't know if it was this forum or another one; but IIRC, there was something said that 55mm lens was recommended as the minimum for a spotting scope.

Notwithstanding that, If you don't shoot long distances that sounds like it would work. I especially like the part about free shipping. I might get that.

Just saw the Big 5 ad in the paper today. Big 5 is a large sporting goods chain. They have the same exact scope on "sale" for $99.99, from a "regular" price of $169.99. Since shipping is free, it would be cheaper to go thru the internet.

**agalindo** · 08-17-2006, 08:33 AM

I found some good info on spotting scopes for anybody who is interested.

http://www.jarheadtop.com/KONUS.htm
http://www.opticsplanet.com/msgboard/

vafish · 08-17-2006, 12:58 PM

I have a Konus 80MM 20x-60x from Champion Shooters Supply. Cost $180.

Fantastic glass for that price.

https://www.championshooters.com/index-ssl.html

08-16-2006, 01:00 AM	#3
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,405	I don't know if it was this forum or another one; but IIRC, there was something said that 55mm lens was recommended as the minimum for a spotting scope. Notwithstanding that, If you don't shoot long distances that sounds like it would work. I especially like the part about free shipping. I might get that. Just saw the Big 5 ad in the paper today. Big 5 is a large sporting goods chain. They have the same exact scope on "sale" for $99.99, from a "regular" price of $169.99. Since shipping is free, it would be cheaper to go thru the internet. Last edited by retired; 08-17-2006 at 12:33 AM.

08-17-2006, 12:58 PM	#5
vafish XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,239	I have a Konus 80MM 20x-60x from Champion Shooters Supply. Cost $180. Fantastic glass for that price. https://www.championshooters.com/index-ssl.html __________________ \"If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.\" -- Confucius

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08-15-2006, 01:29 AM	#2
XDNavy88 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 9	Take a look at this one: http://www.digitalfotoclub.com/from-...ate=08_11_2006 Bushnell Sentry 18-36X50mm. I just picked one up and it works good at 100yds for 30 cal holes...may be a stretch at 200 yds but haven't tried it out that far yet. Above link has them for $87.85...most other places I looked carried this scope between $105 and $129. Comes with a hard case and tripod.