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PinSniper
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Location: Seattle Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2016 Posts: 765
Real Name: Erik
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Hi All,
Wife and I are heading to boomer shoot, and we need a spotting scope that will hopefully help us reach out to 800 yards and have a few pops at 1,000 when given the opportunity.
Budget is $500ish, less is preferred but I'm open to spending more if it's really worth spending more.
It's all target shooting for us, so weight and size isn't an issue. This could be one of the few times we actually use the scope, so resale might be a consideration.
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Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:53 pm |
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golddigger14s
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Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17821
Real Name: Chuck
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PinSniper wrote: Hi All,
Wife and I are heading to boomer shoot, and we need a spotting scope that will hopefully help us reach out to 800 yards and have a few pops at 1,000 when given the opportunity.
Budget is $500ish, less is preferred but I'm open to spending more if it's really worth spending more.
It's all target shooting for us, so weight and size isn't an issue. This could be one of the few times we actually use the scope, so resale might be a consideration. Vortex, best bang for the buck.
_________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:06 am |
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PinSniper
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Location: Seattle Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2016 Posts: 765
Real Name: Erik
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golddigger14s wrote: PinSniper wrote: Hi All,
Wife and I are heading to boomer shoot, and we need a spotting scope that will hopefully help us reach out to 800 yards and have a few pops at 1,000 when given the opportunity.
Budget is $500ish, less is preferred but I'm open to spending more if it's really worth spending more.
It's all target shooting for us, so weight and size isn't an issue. This could be one of the few times we actually use the scope, so resale might be a consideration. Vortex, best bang for the buck. What should I be looking for, because even the Intrepid at Cabela's is a pretty penny. $700 before tax.
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:16 am |
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golddigger14s
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Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17821
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_________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:14 pm |
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vic_b
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Location: Maple valley Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 Posts: 3531
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Bottom line with optics is you pretty much get what you pay for. I'll second the vortex scope btw. ETA want something cool to go with it? Get a phone skope. It will allow you video your shots. I was shooting at 800 yards and was showing the hits pretty good. It was very sunny and bright though.
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:31 am |
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PinSniper
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Location: Seattle Joined: Wed Dec 21, 2016 Posts: 765
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vic_b wrote: Bottom line with optics is you pretty much get what you pay for. I'll second the vortex scope btw. ETA want something cool to go with it? Get a phone skope. It will allow you video your shots. I was shooting at 800 yards and was showing the hits pretty good. It was very sunny and bright though. Well it's funny you mention phone scope, because with that, eye relief is moot. Which I find is actually a massive differentiator for budget vs premium optics. I am considering the diamondback because it's literally the ONLY thing in the $500 price range at all for a 20-60 80mm. But I know diamondback is their bottom of the line. I'm considering, is the intrepid at cabela's worth the extra cash?
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Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:35 pm |
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snozzberries
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Location: King County Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2014 Posts: 4012
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I bought this Celestron 100mm 22-66x 45degree. $264 https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-52252- ... 0002862UW/I'm happy with it, but I haven't used the Vortex so I might not like it. ?? Looks like the vortex is $500 so it's probably better. Also, get a good tripod. At 66x, the wind wiggles my scope. I need a much better tripod. I'll buy it here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Comp ... 4052722025Because on the left, you can select "Support weight", so you can make sure you get one that will support your scope. I can hook my Canon EOS camera to my scope, so I'll buy a heavy duty one. Or, skip the spotting scope, and just get a camera. 83x use a smartphone or tablet to control your camera. https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPIX-Di ... 00U2W4JEY/
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Fri Mar 24, 2017 8:21 am |
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golddigger14s
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Location: Faxon, OK Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2011 Posts: 17821
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The Diamondback is fine. The Intrepids are awesome, but if you are using just for targets (not bird watching) ge the DB.
_________________ "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." Thomas Jefferson "Evil often triumphs, but never conquers." Joseph Roux
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