deercreekhunter

How much money do I need to spend to get a quality spotting scope? I just sold a couple guns I never use and want to reinvest in a decient spotting scope. Any recomendations? Also whats the advantage or disadvantages of an angled scope?

salukipv1

Zen Ray has a great one around $1000 I think.

I think $500-600 you're starting to get in the "pretty nice scope" territory.

I prefer straight, mostly because I don't believe I'd be able to use angled from a car...

also I find looking straight at the animal and through the scope at the same time to be easier to locate the animal.

Savage_99

What will be the primary use of a spotting scope?

At the range an angled one is best and those that use spotters in the field prefer straight.

At the range my 15-45X 60 mm spotter was barely adequate at 200 yds.

The 20-60X 80 mm Konuspot80 that I just got is outstanding with far superior resolution. Of course it's bigger but at the range it's perfect.

Not expensive either.

http://http://www.opticsplanet.com/konus-konuspot-80-80mm-3-1-spotting-scope.html

$279 delivered!

handloader1

http://sport-optics.ricoh-imaging.co..._Zoom_Kit.html Good Luck.

Sheridan

For use at the range or to judge trophy animals ?

Tundra10

Decent amount of real good spotters out, but depends on yer budget.

deercreekhunter

I will be useing this spotting scope for MD and Elk hunting. I was hoping to spend no more than $500. Thanks for all the help.

Big Uncle

The angled eyepiece is a real pain if you are trying to use a window mount, or use a tripod unless you are spotting up very steep slopes (like sheep hunting). For elk hunting I would choose a straight eyepiece as you are not always looking upslope.

I have a friend that uses one of the lower priced Leupold spotters that cost somewhere around $500. It is not quite as sharp as the higher priced options, but it is very functional and he really likes it.

Savage_99

I have a Leupold 15/45X 60mm spotter that while durable was not ideal for the range.

It might be very good for hunting however.

For this topic I would look at what Konus makes in a straight 60mm spotter.

Here is the little old 60mm spotter.

deercreekhunter

Ok, am leaning twords a Leupold Gold Ring 12x40x60 with the accessories kit.
Anyone use these?