Best spotting scope for shooting..with conditions

scottNC · Guest

Hey,
I have a question for the resident genius Smile

I am a target shooter, shooting .30 cal at 200, sometimes 300 yards.
What I need to know is this:

If you were in my position, and had a budget of max $350, and already knew you wanted an angled body scope, which scope would you buy?

I am looking to buy the best scope possible in that budget that will get the job done.

Thanks in advance!

Guest · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

Now that I think about it, I should raise the max to $400 to include the Alpen.

Also, as a secondary question, what do you think of zhumell scopes, since I am also looking at their 20-60-80 that I saw on another site (you don't seem to have it for sale here).

Thanks again, and I look forward to your input!

ScottNC · Guest

Any input on this question Joanie?

Ideas and recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Brooks · Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Location: St. Paul MN

You won't be disappointed with a Konus spotter 80mm or even 100mm at that range ( yards and $). You can even get a good stand with the spare change.
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Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5403

Hi

I'd take the Alpen 788 or the Vortex Skyline over the Zhumell or the Konus, anyday. You get EXACTLY what you pay for in a spottingn scope.
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ScottNC · Guest

Ok, maybe it is just me, but after looking at both the Alpen 788 and the Vortex skyline 80.... I've found that they look *amazingly* similar.

Are these two just the same scope with a different eyepiece?

Or is it just coincidence?

Jne_K · Site Admin Joined: 24 Sep 2003 Posts: 5403

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Same country of origin and probably share some of the same parts. May even be coming out of the same factory, but, as with all optics, just a matter of how Vortex and Alpen spec for features and QC. Both great choice for the money.
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