What's The Most Bang For The Buck In A Spotting Scope ?

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@heavy-impact I have a cheap Simmons spotting scope (below in the left) that I use out to 100 yards. I can see .30 pellet holes just fine. I mount it on a cheap tripod. I paid about $40-50 for it used on eBay. 
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Can’t say if it’s the best bang for your buck in regards to quality, but it serves its purpose. I have looked at a number of spotting scopes to upgrade, but I’m in no rush because this one works fine for target practice. 
 
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For target's at 100 yards about anything will be fine, if your trying to judge deer or elk out past 300 yards spend the cash on a very good one.

In all actuality having a cheap spotter for the range can save a good spotter a lot of abuse. I've had my tripod kicked more then once by buddy's and others not paying attention, couple times I thought my spotter was headed for the concrete. 
 
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best bang at what price range?

if you want most of the features of an expensive scope at a much lower price, the svbony sv46 is what i have. compared to a much more expensive leupold mark 4 spotting scope i also have, the clarity is very good.





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i have heard their "budget scopes" are are decent for the price <$100.

you can also call doug at cameralandny.com since he sells a lot of scopes (although not this brand).
 
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For a good quality glass my best bet is to look first at the bird watchers scope reviews. Bird watchers are all anal for details inside FOV.

Second, do you want a 45 degree angle, 30, or straight, unfortunately I have not seen any modular? All depend where you want to mount the spotter or place around you, when you shoot and want to check the POI.

I have two, 45 and 30 degree angle, the 45 not working well with sitting at the bench but best for standing and mounted on tripod.
 
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For a good quality glass my best bet is to look first at the bird watchers scope reviews. Bird watchers are all anal for details inside FOV.

Second, do you want a 45 degree angle, 30, or straight, unfortunately I have not seen any modular? All depend where you want to mount the spotter or place around you, when you shoot and want to check the POI.

I have two, 45 and 30 degree angle, the 45 not working well with sitting at the bench but best for standing and mounted on tripod.
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I purchased the Athlon. I think the 45° angle will work well for me on the bench and rotated 90°.

Thanks for your input.
 
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I had an old B&L Discoverer and it got to the point where with my old eyes it just did not focus good. I ended up with a Kowa, actually two a straight tube 60mm and a larger 82mm angled. I honestly have trouble finding objects with the angled scope, but once I find it, the image is great, can see .22 cal holes at 300 yards, at the rifle range shooting centerfire. 

My suggestion is to find a dealer that carries a variety of scopes and look through several before making a decision.
 
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