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Alpen Shasta Ridge 20-60x80 Waterproof Spotting Scope w/Tripod
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Legacy Reviewer's Review of Alpen Shasta Ridge 20-60x80 Waterproof Spotting Scope w/Tripod
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I use this scope at a 200metre outdoor rifle range setup right next to me for spotting my targets. I can easily see any .30cal holes at 200m with the .17hmr and .223 etc easier to see on white paper on most days. With black bullseyes I find it a bit tricky to find the .17hmr holes at 200m, but that's understandable!! I only use printed paper targets from home though, not the bright layered ones that you can buy :)
Overall though, I never really need to leave the bench and walk to the targets all day. This scope really is fantastic. I can easily help friends track their shots if they are only using 3-9x rifle scopes etc. Can even track the vapor trail and splash of bullets if they miss. Saves a LOT of time, walking and guess-work. Makes rifle sighting in or click changes easier to track.
I could (obviously) talk all day about this Alpen scope! The price was great, on special when I grabbed this from Optics Planet. Always a pleasure.
Cheers, Len from New Zealand
Pros: Very clear, easy to focus. Tripod does shake a little, but the fine adjustment knobs limit this. Still clear ar maximum 60x zoom, outstanding at lower power 20-40x. The large objective (80mm) lets in lots of light. Includes extendable sunshade, and screw on caps. East to find, intuitive fine focus knob. My kit came with the sturdy, foam-lined carry case.
Cons: I don't know if more expensive brands are clearer or better, as I have not used them. Size / bulkyness may not suit some? Could do with a more solid tripod as any touch will shake the view. I also purchadsed the Alpen camera attachment, which made the whole thing more prone to wobbles, but using a 5-10sec timed shot solved this. Friends have struggled to see through the scope, but I am used to it (the eye relief is ridiculously short on max 60x zoom power).
I use this scope at a 200metre outdoor rifle range setup right next to me for spotting my targets. I can easily see any .30cal holes at 200m with the .17hmr and .223 etc easier to see on white paper on most days. With black bullseyes I find it a bit tricky to find the .17hmr holes at 200m, but that's understandable!! I only use printed paper targets from home though, not the bright layered ones that you can buy :)
Overall though, I never really need to leave the bench and walk to the targets all day. This scope really is fantastic. I can easily help friends track their shots if they are only using 3-9x rifle scopes etc. Can even track the vapor trail and splash of bullets if they miss. Saves a LOT of time, walking and guess-work. Makes rifle sighting in or click changes easier to track.
I could (obviously) talk all day about this Alpen scope! The price was great, on special when I grabbed this from Optics Planet. Always a pleasure.
Cheers, Len from New Zealand
Pros: Very clear, easy to focus. Tripod does shake a little, but the fine adjustment knobs limit this. Still clear ar maximum 60x zoom, outstanding at lower power 20-40x. The large objective (80mm) lets in lots of light. Includes extendable sunshade, and screw on caps. East to find, intuitive fine focus knob. My kit came with the sturdy, foam-lined carry case.
Cons: I don't know if more expensive brands are clearer or better, as I have not used them. Size / bulkyness may not suit some? Could do with a more solid tripod as any touch will shake the view. I also purchadsed the Alpen camera attachment, which made the whole thing more prone to wobbles, but using a 5-10sec timed shot solved this. Friends have struggled to see through the scope, but I am used to it (the eye relief is ridiculously short on max 60x zoom power).
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.
Would Recommend:
Yes
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