Spotting Scope for 300 Yards

What is my best options for a sub $1k spotting scope to see 300 yard hits at the range?

Will the Kowa 661's see hits out that far? What about the bushnell elite 20x60x80? What else is out there?

No, you should step up to a larger objective with ED

For target shooting at 300 yards, the minimum I would recommend in a spotting scope is the Bushnell Elite 20-60x80 or the Brunton Eterna, 20-60x80 in either straight or angled. These are excellent scopes at a reaonable price, compared to premium grade scopes usually used for this distance, which typically start at $1400.

For the basics on spotting scopes for target shooting, see my article at Spotting Scopes for Target Shooting This discusses the pros and cons of straight and angled.