Spotting Scope?

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4 replies

Posted by Kyle Quattromani on March 25, 2008 at 3:06 PM

Do you all use a spotting scope to stake out what's in a large area?

What's a good "bang for the buck" scope?

Posted by Wim Reyns on March 25, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Kyle, i don't use a spotting scope (to bulky) but i do use a binocular, to be more precise i use a Zeiss 10x25B, it's pretty small yet has very good optics.

Wim

Posted by Jim DeWitt on March 25, 2008 at 6:28 PM

Ditto binoculars. Older Zeiss 8x42s. Exceptionally rugged.

Posted by Paul Inglis on March 25, 2008 at 6:52 PM

I've tried spotting scopes in the past and dislike them. In my opinion;

1. They are not easy too use
2. Difficult to hand hold and require a tripod
3. Can be dark
4. Narrow vision
5. Expensive

I prefer bins and use a pair of Nikon Action 8 x 40

1. Nice and bright
2. Easy to hand hold
3. Light
4. Wide viewing
5. Cheap

Posted by Kyle Quattromani on March 25, 2008 at 8:47 PM

Ah....well in that case I may be ready to go already!

I've got some Tasco 10x50 binocs and a set of Bushnell 8x40 binocs.

I've been using the 10x50 Tascos and they've been working very well for me. I was just curious if you guys used something with more range.

Thanks!