I foresee a lot more range time for myself this year, and have decided that my crappy tasco binoculars don't get the job done, so it's time to seriously think about getting a spotting scope. The club range where I shoot has a 200 yard target area - the range at the homeplace down south is 120 yards long.
I realistically don't see myself going out west or doing any 500 yd shooting. I just see myself range shooting and maybe using it for some scouting.
What size/magnification/features should I look for in a scope?
Are scopes less than $200 junk?
What brands are good/bad?
What features or uses am I not considering that maybe I should think about? I'm a spotting scope virgin.
I don't want to spend $400 if a $200 scope will get the job done. I don't want to buy an inexpensive scope then regret it and wish I'd gotten a better one.
Here's one that looks appealing - a Bushnell
http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...cope&i=614114&str=spotting+scope&merchID=4005
Any input would be appreciated
I realistically don't see myself going out west or doing any 500 yd shooting. I just see myself range shooting and maybe using it for some scouting.
What size/magnification/features should I look for in a scope?
Are scopes less than $200 junk?
What brands are good/bad?
What features or uses am I not considering that maybe I should think about? I'm a spotting scope virgin.
I don't want to spend $400 if a $200 scope will get the job done. I don't want to buy an inexpensive scope then regret it and wish I'd gotten a better one.
Here's one that looks appealing - a Bushnell
http://www.gandermountain.com/modpe...cope&i=614114&str=spotting+scope&merchID=4005
Any input would be appreciated