Nice package deal - Leupold SX-1 Ventana 2 15-45x60mm Spotting Scope

I've never had the opportunity to use high dollar spotting scopes, but after taking this to the range I was more than satisfied for the price I paid. The controls are simple to use and the glass was plenty good enough to see even my 223 shots, although I was limited to a 100 yd range so I'm not sure just how far out this could comfortably go. Construction is solid, even though the made in china label was plenty easy to spot.

I was somewhat disappointed in the tripod, which only extends about 2', but other reviews had warned about this and really you can't expect the world at this price point. The only real disappointment was the connection point to the tripod - this was plastic and felt quite flimsy. Also making fine adjustments seemed tricky, as the plastic would bend just enough by the weight of the optic to affect fine tuning. I found myself adjusting the optic quite a bit or simply holding it steady with one hand to get it right on target.

Nonetheless the optic itself does it's job and this is a fine choice for bench shooting, and it did the job for me and my everyday range use considering the low price point.