Spotting scope question
03-09-2016, 01:50 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Spotting scope question
Anyone use or are familiar with one of the Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60 x80 (45 degree) Spotting Scopes?
I'm going to pick one up soon of some kind or another. This one seems to have quite a few favorable reviews. Some of the Vortex reviews on $500 scopes haven't been that great. The same with the Leupold.
I'm going to pick one up soon of some kind or another. This one seems to have quite a few favorable reviews. Some of the Vortex reviews on $500 scopes haven't been that great. The same with the Leupold.
03-09-2016, 04:08 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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I'm finding that dishing out $500 or $600 for a spotting scope requires some thought and the asking of questions. Last thing I want to do is shell out $500 for something that doesn't work.
03-09-2016, 05:56 PM
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About 35 years a go I bought a Legend Mine is rubber coated and still works good up to about 40 power it never did focus well enough over that to suit me.
O n the other hand I bought a new Leopold SX-1 Ventana 20x60 X 80mm and it works clear a bell on all powers, is easy to focus and I am thrilled with it.
I believe that the 80 mm lens makes a big difference on high powers.
O n the other hand I bought a new Leopold SX-1 Ventana 20x60 X 80mm and it works clear a bell on all powers, is easy to focus and I am thrilled with it.
I believe that the 80 mm lens makes a big difference on high powers.
03-10-2016, 02:52 AM
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About 35 years a go I bought a Legend Mine is rubber coated and still works good up to about 40 power it never did focus well enough over that to suit me.
O n the other hand I bought a new Leopold SX-1 Ventana 20x60 X 80mm and it works clear a bell on all powers, is easy to focus and I am thrilled with it.
I believe that the 80 mm lens makes a big difference on high powers.
O n the other hand I bought a new Leopold SX-1 Ventana 20x60 X 80mm and it works clear a bell on all powers, is easy to focus and I am thrilled with it.
I believe that the 80 mm lens makes a big difference on high powers.
This one?
03-10-2016, 03:49 AM
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The CFO is only going to let me go so far, then the word, "NO!" is spoken. I have to be careful, as I don't like being pushed down and made to eat dirt. Especially when I have a couple other expensive items I'm looking at.
