spotting scope

[rebs081]

What spotting scope do you guys have that works well out to about 200 yards ?

 

[MPDC]

Just a caution. The cheapies, even with big magnification, are very hard to use, too light and don't focus well.

Much under three hundred dollars is really a crapshoot and you are better off with the lower (like 20X) mag. high quality scope than a 60X cheapie.

Look at Nikon for some value in high quality scopes. JMHO.

One example of reasonably priced, high quality scope..............http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-16-48x-...L92A/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1335460018&sr=8-4

 

[oneyeopn]

this is one area where I have to agree, Cheap doesnt cut it at all. I have yet to buy one because of that.

 

[CENTURION24]

I bought a $50 one at wallmart. It works good for the 100 yard range I took it to. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

 

[oneyeopn]

I use the scope on my Sport to see the targets out to 200 yards...LOL

 

[DEG]

I've been very impressed with the Celestron 90mm Spotting scope. With the 32mm (40x) eyepiece I've not had a problem seeing 22 holes at 200 yards even if in the black. The tripod that comes with the scope is OK, but a little too flimsy for a windy day especially if using the 100x lens. Works perfect with the $30 Aspen micro-adjustable tabletop tripod.

Celestron 90mm Maksutov Spotting Scope Package w/ Tripod & Eyepieces - Celestron 52268 & 93606

Actually, you can get the scope with 32 mm eyepiece (no tripod or 12.5mm (100x) eyepiece) for $159 which is probably a better deal. The 40x is more than adequate to see 22 holes at 200 yards and you won't waste money on the tripod you probably won't use.
http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-52268-C90-Mak-Spotting/dp/B0038QYRDO

 

[oneyeopn]

DEG thank you for that!