Spotting scopes: advise

DavidWOwens · Oct 3, 2015

So... I was out at Banner yesterday. Sighting in a new aimpoint red dot. The spotting scope I was trying to use, is a Simmons 20-60X60mm and at 100 yards couldn't really get a good focus on the target... What do I need to upgrade to that won't require a second mortgage?

dennishoddy · Oct 3, 2015

Were you using all of the adjustments to focus? Don't know about that model, but a lot of spotting scopes have the standard focus, and some also use an ocular focus right at the eyepiece to adjust to your eyesight

DavidWOwens · Oct 3, 2015

Yes, I used all equipped adjustments and focus points... I'll try it again and think about upgrading as well

dennishoddy · Oct 3, 2015

Spotting scope quality seems to run with $$.
The better quality is going to cost more

DavidWOwens · Oct 3, 2015

dennishoddy said:
Spotting scope quality seems to run with $$.
The better quality is going to cost more

True story, I would love a Nightforce TS-82 if I could only spare the $2600

jc5420 · Oct 3, 2015

dennishoddy said:
Spotting scope quality seems to run with $,$$$.
The better quality is going to cost more

Fixed it for you.

adluginb · Oct 4, 2015

Ive got a leupold gold rings that I bought for $700 on the used market that is really good. I'd say in the $5-800 range you can get some really nice great condition used spotting scopes.

And I'm talking scopes that you can look through all day out west.

I'd say $3-500 range there are some nice scopes if you're just using it to sight in rifles.

DavidWOwens · Oct 4, 2015

Thanks guys

doctorjj · Oct 4, 2015

I have a Minox that's really good for the money.

A5Sooner · Oct 11, 2015

Vortex seems to have some sub-2k options that look pretty good. I've been in the market as well.

Leupold Kenai as well.

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