What Spotting Scope To Get?
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Recently I have been looking to get a spotting scope to use at the range when I bench shoot, what do you guys recommend?
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I invested in a Winchester Spotting Scope over 10 years ago...serves it's purpose
![]() The Winchester® WT-6 spotting scope kit features a zoom spotting scope, a soft bag, a tabletop tripod, and a lockable metal storage case. The scope is crafted with a rubber-armored, aluminum body and a fully-coated optical system to reduce internal glare, high contrast, and bright images. SPECS: Spotting Scope Model Number: WT-631 15 ~ 45 x 60 mm Aluminum body with rubber armor cover Field of View (12x): 152 ft at 1000 yds Field of View (50x): 52 ft at 1000 yds Weight: 2.67 lbs Soft-sided carrying bag Tabletop Tripod 3-way panhead with quick shoe 20-mm aluminum leg Folded Length: 12 1/4 in Maximum Height: 15 1/4 in Weight: 1.5 lbs Hard-Sided Carrying Case Heavy-duty body panels No-mar rubber feet Removable and adjustable shoulder strap Lockable latches Weight: 6.19 lbs ============================================================== I paid $80 back then ( receipt is still in the case )...see them going for $150 now at Dick's... http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ ... Id=2551301 =============================================================== |
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Thanks for the info Shooter. Do you recommend a spotting scope that has an angled eye piece or a straight one for bench shooting?
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It's really personal preference...but the straight on one I own makes the transition from firearm to scope easy when I bench shoot...
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I think I would prefer an angled one if you could mount it as low as possible, or at least lower then your eye height when on rifle scope.
Currently I use a cheap eBay one, cant remember the brand, I think barska maybe. 25-125 x 80mm, objective dia is a guess until I get home It works, super high magnification is fuzzy, but only above "75x", at 125x it's not very clear. Also I am unsure if claimed magnification numbers are accurate.... If I had the money, I'd buy a nicer one... |
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Thanks for the heads up on Barska. I saw that Gander Mountain had a few of them on their website but they had not reviews on them. Ill try and stay away from them.
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Don't get me wrong, they work ok for the money they are. Just dont expect high quality, high dollar glass.
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