Reviews - BSA Optics Spectre Series Spotting Scope 20-60 X 60mm w/ Tripod Reviews - BA-SS-SP2060X60

Author: Robert A (verified customer) from Niles, IL on Mar 27, 2011
Pros:  About what to expect for the price
Cons:  Tripod is somewhat shaky, too much plastic
Would recommend:  yes

Robert A wrote:

Overall not a bad scope, could use some better materials in the tripod, but the optics are about where you would expect in this price range

Author: Big Al , retire military and law enforcement, pistol and match rifle enthusiast, from Palm Bay FL on Mar 3, 2011
Pros:  good resolution to 200 yds/good for prone shooting/sturdy/inexpensive
Cons:  eye piece is a bit stiff
Would recommend:  yes

Big Al wrote:

I took it to the range and I could see 30 cal holes easily at 200 yds. 22 cal hole a bit more difficult but it is doable depending on how well targets reflect light back. At 100 yds the resolution is perfect. Further than 200 yds is very useful to tell mirage. For 50 to 100 yds smallbore shooting is perfect. The BK4 prism helps the resolution, specially on a 60mm instrument. I bought it because it is a good compromise in resolution, light gathering and handing since it not a big scope. It does feel sturdy with just enough weight. I like scopes that are compact but with mass. The rubber coating is excellent and the dark green color is discreet and appealling. I mount the instrument on either a regular tripod or on a heavy scope stand of the type used for high power rifle competition for proper balance and staediness. I cannot under the reviews that downgrade a spotter scope based on the table tripod included with it; just get a sturdy tripod and evaluate the instrument not the included tripd; ...
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Author: Greggipoo262 , a 54 year old white male who likes guns, from Alabaster AL on Jan 13, 2011
Pros:  Great clarity @ Shooting Range 100 yds and light - nice tripod
Cons:  The more the magnification , the less light to see and a hard case would be nice
Would recommend:  yes

Greggipoo262 wrote:

This spotting scope works well for my application - shooting targets at the rifle range . Great value for the price .