My 5 yr long experience - Celestron C5 Spotter 5" 127mm Spotting Scope Schmidt-Cassegrain 52291

My primary reason for purchase was for Long Range rifle practice. I had a typical 80mm/60 scope that had a difficult time seeing .22 holes at 200yds and .30 at 300yds. I purchased this model about seven years ago. What a difference.... Yes, I can see bugs walking on the target. Price has gone down since I originally purchased it here but I have enjoyed using it for 5 plus years. Negatives are ... it is not water resistant or proof. If they made it water proof it would be perfect. I purchased the variable eye piece 8mm to 24mm. that brought it up to about 150X. This enables me to not risk my life when yahoos at the rifle firing line are tampering with their firearms why I would be down range. Like with any telescope. the more light the better. I also finally purchased a heavy solid tripod. I was using a light camera tripod but clumsy stupid idiots at the range just seemed to stumble every time they got near it. Scope is bulky but I recommend it for 300yr viewing and safety. I just wish they designed one what was weather proof. Ok, it is for planet watching but it works very well as a spotting scope. I recommend their variable eye piece