Spotting scope

[swagge1]

Anyone have any suggestions about a decent spotting scope that I can use to sight in my rifle with? Ill be shooting at the 300M range and I just want something that will let me see the holes in the paper. I would like it to have a tripod and case as well. Im really not interested in spending over $200... and I know that for a "good" scope you'll have to spend quite a bit more than that. So far from what I've read and heard, this spotting scope will fill my needs. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20762&hasJS=true

 

[gunz4me]

I have been getting by with an el-cheapo Bushnell spotting scope from Academy. It sure beats the hell out of walking to check my shots! As long as you aren't planning on hooking a camera up to it to photograph insects from 300 yards, you should be OK with just about any spotting scope in the $99 to $200 range.

 

[3wbdriver]

I have a similar scope to what you linked (15X-60X). It's good for 100 yds with .30 cal bullets, but I haven't tried to see holes with it beyond that. I have used a spotter with it at 500 yds to spot the fall of my shot against a berm. Something else to remember is the contrast of your target. Black holes in a black background are hard to find at any range. If you were using a shoot-n-c type target I think this would be good at 300 yds. But at that range I think you would be better served by a 120X scope, which Winchester also makes. I also HIGHLY recommend a micro adjustable tripod. A regular camera type tripod just doesn't give you the fine adjustment you need at those magnifications. I bought this one for cheap. It works fine, but won't take a lot of abuse.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/newcetrmiadh.html

 

[swagge1]

Thanks for the advice! Yeah, I see that Academy Sports has that 15X-60X 60mm for a cheaper price than the other Winchester one I posted about above. I'll probably go get one next week.

 

[3wbdriver]

If it's like mine it will come in a nice black case with a cheesy camera tripod, and a - be still my heart! - window clamp for spying from your car!

But it is a good case, and a decent scope.

 

[CajunTim]

http://dealnews.com/AIM-20-60-x60-Spotting-Scope-with-Tripod-for-45/197367.html

Did you ever get one?