spotting scope
 

looking for a good mid price range spotting scope any input would be appreciated

RE: spotting scope
 

What would you call "mid price range"?

Like binoculars I think you have several price ranges for scopes. You have the 1) Inexpensive ($1-$150) 2)Low to mid range ($200-$500) 3)Moderately expensive ($500-$1000) and then the high end ($1000-$2000).

If you are talking about number two then I would suggest something like the Nikon Prostaff models. Their optical performance and build quality is quite good for the price. Heck, if you can find one of their now discontinued Earth and Sky models then I would suggest them as well.

If you want high end optical performance in the upper mid to moderately expensive price range then check out the Pentax 65 ED model. The scope body sells for $420 a few places online and you can use any standard astronomical 1.25 inch eyepiece with it. Some are as inexpensive as $20 while others can cost almost as much as the scope body itself.

Hope this proves helpful.

RE: spotting scope
 

thanks for the help I'm looking for somewhere between 300-450 bucks

RE: spotting scope
 

I think the Leupold compact gold ring is an excellent choice in your price range. They are about 400 bucks, and are small enough to pack or large enough to field judge at 1000ydsand spot in open country at well over a mile.