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Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:16 pm
by Airbrush
Looking for a recommendation, primary use will be to look at the far reaching views from my place, secondary as a spotting scope.

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:25 pm
by ultonia
What distances do you shoot?

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:29 pm
by Airbrush
600 max

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:59 pm
by 1066
Got a budget in mind?
Something like the old traditional Greencat 20x60 can be found for not much money - reasonable glass and will comfortably see the spotting disc at 600 or 1,000 yds.
Ebay item no. 134795005878

If you want to spend £2-3K then the Swarovski scopes are really very good.
https://www.aceoptics.co.uk/swarovski-s ... 5-60x.html

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:16 pm
by Airbrush
Thanks, £500-£1000 budget. Was looking at Vortex.

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:42 pm
by Pete
Check out Opticron......I have one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325877653449 ... R_Dk6f_5Yg

Pete

Re: Spotting scope

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:54 pm
by billgatese30
I have a compact Minox one like this, which is great for the money, and compact too. It won't get anywhere close to a larger objective and higher mag unit if you were wanting it for low light work in the field, but for target shooting at full daylight (or indoors) its great. 32x is more than enough to see a spotting disk at 600 yards/meters too so don't get too fooled into thinking you need 50-60x magnification.

https://www.minox.com/uk/outdoor/MINOX- ... W/80405421

For your price range then Vortex always seem popular, and their warranty always seems to have positive reviews on various forums. If going for used, you could maybe get an older Swarovski or similar but even some of those are still £1k+ when used and in good condition).