Reviews - Celestron Ultima 80mm Angled Spotting Scope, Gray/Black 52250 w/Tripod 93606 Reviews - CI-SS-52250-OP

Author: Berbno1 (verified customer) from Atlanta, GA on May 22, 2013
Pros:  Scope
Cons:  tripod
Would recommend:  yes

Berbno1 wrote:

Scope is great, although adjusting magnification does not feel as smooth as I would like. Maybe just me, but do agree with criticism at 60X...looks pretty good. Tripod is a mismatch for this scope...pretty cheap.

Author: smokeshow (verified customer) from vermont on Apr 28, 2013
Pros:  very clear
Cons:  tripod is not very good
Would recommend:  yes

smokeshow wrote:

I am using the spotting scope for target shooting. Can easily see .22 caliber at 200 yards. Very clear and easy to focus. Shot .308 at 300 yards and could see those impacts with ease also. The tripod is a little on the light duty side. It holds the scope I'm not afraid of it falling but it doesn't hold the scope steady at high magnification. Even a slight breeze causes a shake. The scope is very well worth more than cost. Very clear and bright at all magnification.

Author: Kris R (verified customer) from Melbourne FLorida on Apr 25, 2013
Pros:  clearity
Cons:  tripod
Would recommend:  yes

Kris R wrote:

For the money it works, see .22 bullet holes at 100 yards with black target, 200 yards see 30 caliber holes on white targets, savings for me, no splatter targets.

Author: saki302 (verified customer) from Los Angeles, CA on Apr 21, 2013
Pros:  Cheap price, lightweight, easy to use, great to 400-500yds
Cons:  hard to focus at 60x, unit is very large, tripod is cheap feeling but functional
Would recommend:  yes

saki302 wrote:

For the price you really can't complain. It works better than anything else in the comparable price range, and has a decent feel to the optic itself. The tripod feels cheap, but is functional. The optic works great at 20-45ish power, but becomes a bit difficult to focus at maximum power. It is MUCH MUCH better than some of the other optics which sell for similar prices though- I have returned a few others which were unfocusable at max power (blurry). Don't expect Swarovski, but for the money you will be satisfied with the unit.

Author: Bush Hog (verified customer) from Oregon on Mar 4, 2013
Pros:  price
Would recommend:  yes

Bush Hog wrote:

Good value for the money

Author: tbonzelet (verified customer) , Avid hunter and marksman, from Menasha WI on Mar 2, 2013
Pros:  Easy to use and set up, very clear in bright and low light
Cons:  Rather bulky to carry, could use a better case
Would recommend:  yes

tbonzelet wrote:

I like the product for use at the range. Very clear and easy to use. Its a bit oversized to use in the woods however it pays for itself at the rifle range. Good product I would recomend for bird watchers and marksman.

Author: WestCoast1 (verified customer) from Santa Barbara, CA on Mar 1, 2013
Pros:  Good clear image
Cons:  Tripod is a bit wobbly, could be heavier.
Would recommend:  yes

WestCoast1 wrote:

I like this new spotting scope quite a bit. I found that to use it with glasses the rubber eye relief ring needs to be removed which is easily done.

Author: Ernest T from NC on Feb 17, 2013
Pros:  Light weight, Good optics
Cons:  Tripod is a little too light
Would recommend:  yes

Ernest T wrote:

Great value in a spotting scope. Rounds from my 223 are easy to see at 200 yards. The eye relief is good and I can use the scope with my glasses on with no problems for most magnifications. Optics are very clear. Compared to other quality 80 mm scopes that I looked at (Konus, Bushnell, etc..) this scope was just as good for 1/2 the price, and the tripod was an added bonus. It gets a little hard to focus at max. magnification, but you will rarely need that unless you are shooting really long range. The tripod is a little light, so if it is windy you may want something heavier, but it is easy to set up and works well for 90% of what I use it for. You really cannot go wrong for the price.

Author: Shayne (verified customer) , Rifle competitor , from Williamstown,NJ on Jan 19, 2013
Pros:  price/brite and clear
Cons:  wish it had the adjustable mounting ring
Would recommend:  yes

Shayne wrote:

Great scope for the value. I use at highpower walk and paste title matches out too 300 yards.

Author: Raymond77 from Haverhill,MA on Jan 17, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

Raymond77 wrote:

This is a good scope for this price range. Optics are crisp and clear. Light gets a little low at top magnification, but this is to be expected. The tripod is too unsteady (for birding in the wind), but after upgrading, This is a great set-up and much better than I expected for the price.