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ftrain · Joined: 23 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

I am looking at spotting scopes but have no idea. As I am unable to see them other than on the internet as to where I live. Is there a decent scope in the 150-200 range? ie bushnell, alpen, meafe... please help

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5509

Hi

Your choice is somewhat a matter of application, but the Celestron Ultima 80 is my usual recommendation in this price range. Optics are as good as you will get at this price and warranty is excellent.
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Guest · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

Hi,
Sorry I forgot to post the application it will be used at the range and for hunting purposes. Or should I be looking at more money?

Guest · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

range is a 100 yards and hunting will be packing

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5509

Hi

Any scope of at least 60mm objective size (last spotting scope number) in the $100-150 range can be used for 100 yard target work, but out in the field, you want to buy the best scope you can afford. Optics become far more critcal for field work. I would begin with the Bushnell Legend 20-60x80 and go up from there if you are looking for a serious hunting scope.
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Guest · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

I was looking at the Legend 20-60-60 spotter, what is included in that price,

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5509

Hi

Just the scope, eyepiece and case, but any spotting scope will fit any camera tripod.
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