Spotting Scopes
Can anyone recommend a good but cheap rifle scope and spotting scope?
I’m looking for a scope that I can use on my AR and Ruger 10/22.
The spotting scope should have a 45deg angle and a 60mm to 80mm objective.
Stay away from cheap – you’re only going to be wasting your money. There are a number of moderately priced riflescopes out there of reasonable quality. You can find these with brand names like Tasco, Bushnell, Simmons, Barska, BSA, etc. Check out what each of these brands offer. I would generally avoid their lowest-priced series scopes and work up from there. You should be able to find a decent, moderate-range variable scope (3-9×40) from any of these brands for under $100 without buying junk. You’re not going to be getting Leupold or Nikon quality, but you’re not paying those prices either.
Almost the same advice holds true for spotting scopes, although they aren’t subject to the same rough-house handling as riflescopes. Again, you can get a decent scope for around $100 or a little more. What you’re going to give up on the moderately priced spotting scopes is image resolution and clarity at the higher magnifications. This is because of the quality of the optics, so I wouldn’t bother with scopes that offer the 60x-90x magnification range because you’re just paying for a power range that isn’t worth it.
I have been very happy with my Celestron Ultima 65 Spotting Scope. It is an 18-55x65mm zoom scope with a 45-degree angled eyepiece. Celestron doesn’t get a lot of publicity in the shooting sports, but they make several models and they’ve been making quality telescopes now for several decades. I’ve had this one about three years and use it constantly at the range. Been very happy with it. As mentioned above, resolution gets a little fuzzy on long distance targets at maximum magnification, but up to 40x, it’s very crisp.
You can get more info on this spotting scope here:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/celestron-ultima-65-spotting-scope.html
Hope this has been some help.
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New Bresser 2009 spotting scope $200.00 |
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CREEDMORE SPOTTING SCOPE STAND AND BAG TRIPOD BASE $182.50 |
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Burris Spotting Scope 20X-60X-60mm, HC Spotter Tripod $215.46 |
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Leupold 61060 Golden Ring Spotting Scope 12-40×60 HD $981.85 |
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Leupold Mark 4 20-60x80mm Black Spotting Scope TMR Reticle 110826 $2,097.99 |
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Leupold Mark 4 20-60x80mm Black Spotting Scope Mil-Dot Reticle 110825 $2,097.99 |
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Visionking 25-75×70 MAK 100% Waterproof Spotting scope High Quality $139.99 |
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Seben Razor Zoom Spotting Scope 20-60×60 +Tripod +Bag $97.29 |
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Zoom Spotting Scope 20-60×60+DKA2 Digital Camera Adapt. $128.99 |
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Galileo 20-60×77 Spotting Scope NEW! $229.98 |
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BARSKA Spotter-Pro 80 22-66×80 Straight Spotting scope with Tripod and Case $329.98 |
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Aim Sports 30-90 X 65 Spotting Scope in Black SMB309065 $81.99 |
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Nikon EDG VR 85 Straight 20-60 x 85mm Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope $5,199.87 |
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Discount Nikon EDG VR 85 Angled 20-60x85mm Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope $4,699.36 |
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New Konus Konuspot 100 20-60x 100mm Spotting Scope $329.99 |
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Aim Sports 22-65 X 50 Spotting Scope in Black SMB226550 $78.99 |
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Nikon EDG VR 85 Angled Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope Free Shipping $3,968.36 |
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Mystery Hi-Power 16X52 Mini Spotting Scope Monocular $24.99 |
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Simmons Prosport Spotting Scopes 20-60 X 60 $116.99 |
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Nikon EDG 85 Straight 20-60 x 85mm Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope $3,099.28 |
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NIKON 8314 PROSTAFF 16-48×65 SPOTTING SCOPE PACKAGE $379.99 |
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NIKON 6892 SPOTTER XL II OUTFIT 16-48×60 SPOTTING SCOPE PACKAGE $410.00 |
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Nikon EDG 85 Angled 20-60 x 85mm Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope $3,099.28 |
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Nikon EDG 85 Straight Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope from Japan $2,792.64 |
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Nikon EDG 85 Angled Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope from Japan $2,792.64 |
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Aim Sports Spotting Scope with Laser / Tripod and Coating in Black SSB2060G $46.99 |
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Phenix 33-66×90 zoom Maksutov Cassegrain Spotting Scope $203.85 |
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Phenix 30-60×80 zoom Maksutov Cassegrain Spotting Scope $156.80 |
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BARSKA PORTABLE TELESCOPE, SPOTTING SCOPE, WITH TRIPOD & CARRY CASE! GOOD COND $27.00 |
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Kowa TSN 602 60mm Straight Camo Spotting Scope Package $549.99 |
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Winchester WT-8, Spotting Scope 20-60×80 (MSRP $269) $189.99 |
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Gordon 10x50mm Spotting Scope W Stand $39.99 |
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Barska Spotting Scope Kit – 20x60x60 Waterproof w/Case & More $69.99 |
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NEW Alpen Waterproof 18 30×60 Spotting Scope 735KIT $196.99 |
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Alpen Spotting Scope 20-60×60 Waterproof Multi # 742KIT $256.00 |
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Alpen Waterproof 15-45×60 Spotting Scope 728 Multi-Coat $149.99 |
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NEW Alpen Waterproof 15-45×60 Spotting Scope 725 KIT $197.00 |
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Alpen Digital Camera Adapter For Spotting Scopes 706 $89.99 |
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Alpen Rainier 20-60×80 45 Deg. EP Spotting Scope 854 $831.00 |
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Alpen Rainier 20-60×80 Straight EP Spotting Scope 850 $809.00 |
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Alpen Spotting Scope 20-60×80 Waterproof Multi 786KIT $444.00 |
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Alpen Spotting Scope 20-60×60 Waterproof Multi 742 $202.00 |
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NEW Alpen Waterproof 15-30×50 Spotting Scope 730 KIT $164.00 |
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OP-Swiss 7 X 40 SPOTTING SCOPE w CASE w BELT LOOP MINI-TRIPOD PADDED HAND STRAP $29.99 |
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COMPASS 1967-68 RIFLE AND SPOTTING SCOPE CATALOG $17.00 |
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Magnacraft 20-80X70MM SPOTTING Water Resistant SCOPE Tripod Lens Carrying Case $85.99 |
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Redhead Epic (20-60×60) Spotting Scope $250.00 |
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Nikon Sky & Earth 7351 (15 – 45×60 mm) Spotting Scope NR!!! $133.00 |
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OpSwiss 7 x 40 Spotting Scope Hunting Birding NEW $68.95 |
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WINCHESTER WT-10 SPOTTING SCOPE KIT (NIB) $100.00 |
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WINCHESTER WT831 SPOTTING SCOPE KIT (NIB) $229.99 |
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Burris High Country Spotting Scope 15-45x 50mm with Tripod Green 300111 $155.95 |
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Burris High Country Spotting Scope 20-60x 60mm with Tripod Green 300112 $159.95 |
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SPOTTING SCOPE w/ CASE and TRIPOD 20-60x 60mm telescope $54.99 |
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Burris Xtreme Tactical Spotting Scope 25-75x 70mm Rubber Armored Green 300101 $295.95 |
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VINTAGE HERTEL & REUSS OPTIK KASSEL VARIABLE 25-60 X 60 1 DRAW SPOTTING SCOPE $41.99 |
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Nice Pistol Grip for Spotting Scopes/ Monoculars,Easy Holding,Nice Gift or you $12.53 |
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VANGUARD SIGNATURE 59 12-50X50MM ZOOM SPOTTING SCOPE WITH LOCKABLE PE CASE $148.99 |
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Barska Blackhawk Straight Waterproof Spotting Scope w/ Tripod $119.94 |
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Vanguard High Plains 561 Spotting Scope Kit 15-45X60 – Straight Eye Piece $194.99 |
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Celestron Regal 65 F-ED Spotting Scope 52301 $419.95 |
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Level-eyepiece 25-115x80zoom Telescope / Spotting Scope $94.08 |
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New Zeiss DiaScope 65 T* FL Straight Spotting Scope Body 528062 $1,899.99 |
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New Zeiss DiaScope 65 T* FL Angled Spotting Scope Body 528063 $1,899.99 |
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New Zeiss DiaScope 85 T* FL Straight Spotting Scope Body 528064 $2,399.99 |
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New Zeiss DiaScope 85 T* FL Angled Spotting Scope Body 528065 $2,399.99 |
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Vintage spotting scope tripod works smooth for a 2″ scope cast aluminum od gr. $39.99 |
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Hammers Quick Action Mini Monocular Spy Glass Spotting Scope 7×18 $29.60 |
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Tasco World Class 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope, Straight EP WC206060 $106.99 |
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OpSwiss prismatic Spotting Scope with Tripod, Lens Cap, Zip Carry Case, 2 yr war $85.00 |
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Vortex Viper HD 20-60×80 Spotting Scope Straight # VPR-80S-HD $699.99 |
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Visionking 15-45×52 spotting scope. 45° eyepiece. Extendable lens & sunshade $93.94 |
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Carson SpyMaster Telescope SP-305 25x30mm Spotting Scope with Tripod $27.50 |
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Nikon Prostaff 16-48X65 Camo Spotting Scope Outfit w/ Case Eyepiece Tripod 8316 $399.99 |
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Bushnell Trophy waterproof spotting scope 20-50 X 50mm $56.00 |
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NIB BARSKA COLORADO WATERPROOF SPOTTING SCOPE ~FREE SHIPPING! $88.00 |
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10-30X60 Spotting Scope Ruby Coated Water Resistant Power Optic $70.00 |
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BURRIS 300101 25-75×70 XTS-2575 SPOTTING SCOPE SPOTTER XTS2575 HI MAGNIFICATION $249.99 |
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Yukon Firefall 20X50 Spotting Scope $58.94 |
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LEUPOLD 111362 SX-1 SX1 VENTANA 20-60X80 SPOTTING SCOPE $499.99 |
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Kowa DA1-AR30 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (30mm) $53.58 |
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SPOTTING SCOPE EDNAR 72MM – VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL GREAT SHAPE $139.00 |
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Kowa DA1-AR58 Spotting Scope and Camera Adapter Ring (58mm) $135.00 |
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Spotting Scope Saddle $24.99 |
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Vixen Geoma II ED 67mm Straight Body only Fieldscope Digiscoping Spotting Scope $789.99 |
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Spotting Scope ZRT 460M (20×50) – Russian optics $85.00 |
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Swarovski Optik STM 65 20-60×65 Spotting Scope with Eyepiece STM-65 Mint! $1,150.00 |
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Leupold Golden Ring Spotting Scope 12-40x60mm HD $1,199.99 |
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Nikon Fieldscope Camera Attachment FSA-L2 Digital SLR Digiscoping Spotting Scope $989.73 |
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Paralux Spotting scope $30.00 |
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LEUPOLD 110551 20-60X80 GOLDEN RING SPOTTING SCOPE B&C KIT $1,999.95 |
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LEUPOLD 111360 20-60X80 SX1 VENTANA SPOTTING SCOPE BLK $421.49 |
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LEUPOLD 111361 20-60X80 SX1 VENTANA SPOTTING SCOPE ANGLED $429.95 |
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Alpen 20×50 Waterproof Mini-Spotting Scope $69.99 |
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Magnacraft 20-80X70MM Spotting Scope, Retails for $241.95 $78.75 |
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Magnacraft 20-80X70MM Spotting Scope, Retails for $241.95 $78.75 |
