Advice on buying a spotting scope

Waiting for Neodoyle to chime in

I might suggest any 60x spotter made in Japan like the resident glass connoisseur suggested. There were examples of alternative Japan made ones on the spotting scope deal of the century post from EBay. 

Spotting scopes are pretty much what you pay for them. One of the things that really makes a scope nice to use is EYE RELIEF. The more the better. If you expect to use a scope a lot buy the best one you can afford. I had a Kowa that I wish I never sold.

Do a search on google for best spotting scope in a value range you want. Pick sites that seem birder centered, they are discerning optics types. You can glean a lot of info/considerations you might not have considered from that by itself. I did that for my binos (Nikon) and spotting scope (Baush&Lomb elite), wasn’t steered wrong.

Here's a RISK FREE OPTION-

.https://www.ebay.com/urw/Bushnell-Trophy-XLT-20-60x-65mm-Waterproof-Compact-Tripod-Spotting-Scope-Green/product-reviews/691325687?_itm=373394575273

162 more reviews fir reference-

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Bushnell-Trophy-Waterproof-Compact-Spotting/product-reviews/B004I8U2GC/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_paging_btm_2?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&pageNumber=2

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WHOOPS HERE'S FREE SHIPPING FREE RETURN SHIPPING NO RISK-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bushnell-Trophy-Spotting-Scope-20-60x65mm-Waterproof-Case-Tripid-786520/373394575273?epid=691325687&hash=item56f00d0fa9:g:rSkAAOSwKbRfYSIO

OR BUY FROM MIDWAY OR EBAY CHECK WITH RISK FREE RETURN GUARANTEE THAT SIMPLE-! 

MIDWAY GOT THE BEST RETURN POLICY BAR NONE-! FROM THE OWNER THAT REALLY CARES ABOUT HIS CUSTOMERS.

EVEN PAST 90 DAYS YOU GOT UP TILL 364 DAYS TO RETURN THE ITEMS IF YOU NOT 100% HAPPY-!!!

Here's a little secret- Athlons are likely relabeled Bushnells with all their prices really jacked up. The owners of Athlon are former retired long time Bushnell employees who tapped into their China scope factory connection using Bushnell resources and references.

☝Hmmm Not the best wording there.

How's about there are 3 big time scope optics China factories that make scopes under thousands upon thousands of different labels and Athlon is using the same factory as Bushnell in regards to their Chinese scopes and spotters. TheirJapan Cronus is from LOW and it's pretty damn good at least they have 25 yard focus unlike Bushnell 50 and 70 yard and the price is lop sided apparently going the opposite way in this Japan factory case but at least not double or up to 4x or 5x the difference like the China factory.

That better-?

Waiting for Neodoyle to chime in

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TMI ANYONE-?

NO NO RELATION TO ALEX JONES OR INFO WARS NOR EPOCH TIMES.

Here’s an alternative. Put a Sightron S3 10-50x scope on your rifle, then you won’t need a spotting scope.

Here’s an alternative. Put a Sightron S3 10-50x scope on your rifle, then you won’t need a spotting scope.

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Did you get your DVOR Sightron SIII I posted the $699 Heads up on-?

Thanks for all the great info!

How about something used off ebay? Here's a Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 20-60x80, $300. Seemed to get good review "back in the day." No longer made. $300. Free shipping & returns. Not sure what this is worth. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bushnell-Legend-Ultra-HD-20-60x80-Angled-Spotting-Scope-FREE-SHIPPING/174703900039?hash=item28ad29f587:g:MYsAAOSwE8BgVl2z

And here's a used Bausch & Lomb shipped from Japan, $240 shipped. Shipping costs make it impractical to send back. The numbers on this one are rather confusing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/N-MINT-BAUSCH-LOMB-DISCOVERER-ZOOM-TELESCOPE-D-60-15X-60X-78-1600MM-AC9003/143954286169?hash=item2184581659%3Ag%3ArpoAAOSwEiNgMIWo&LH_BIN=1&LH_ItemCondition=3000#viTabs_0

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OMG DUDE-!!! What's up with you man do you REALLY enjoy spending way more than you need to for the same items-?

ANOTHER EBAY SELLER WOULDA TOOK $45.00 AND $76 FOR THAT SAME SPOTTER THE TIME I POSTED DEAL OF A CENTURY POST. YOU EVEN PARTICIPATED ON THAT THREAD TOO-!!!

You are posting them at more than 3x to 4x what I originally posted them for.

https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/spotting-scope-deal-of-the-century/page/3/?view=all

The worn looking one has been relisted for $48 plus shipping he messaged me back then on first posting he would take $45. I would offer $30 to see what happens since shipping is on the buyer. Its only cosmetic wear outside due to age. It's super clear and nicer than the Trophy I suggested.

Original listings at the SAME TIME Deal of the century post-

This is gone-





☝ Relisted HERE-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bausch-Lomb-Telescope-Discoverer-15-to-60-power-60mm-Zoom-78-1600/193989678652?pageci=6d9c75ce-ed27-4769-b2fa-680b8482d5cb

Seller offers NO RETURNS but backed by EBay's money back guarantee so it's FREE IF YOU NOT HAPPY WITH IT.

SOMEBODY BUY IT ALREADY-!!!

ITS FREE IF ITS NOT PERFECT LIKE THE SELLER STATES.

NO-! NOT THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY BUT LIKELY FREE OF THE CENTURY.

IF ITS GOT ONE SPEC IN THE GLASS OR NOT CLEAR ALL THE WAY I'D CASH IN.

Here’s an alternative. Put a Sightron S3 10-50x scope on your rifle, then you won’t need a spotting scope.

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Did you get your DVOR Sightron SIII I posted the $699 Heads up on-?

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Yes I did, but after 6 weeks of waiting. I wasn't about to cancel since I like that scope and I needed it for my new Vudoo.