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Posted: 3/10/2024 6:49:57 PM EDT
Looking to dip my toe into spotting scopes. Mostly for range scoring/shooting but may also need it field work/hunting sometime in the near future.
If you had 300-400$ to spend on a scope and possibly a tripod for it; what combo are you going with? |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:34:08 PM EDT
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This is a pretty good optic for the price, it plays well above its price, I have both the first version of this called a nomad as well as a gen 2 razor 27-60-85, the razor is better but not until you get out past a 600 yards or so...Clarity is pretty dang good for a cheap spotting scope...
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022765932?pid=501535 |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 10:27:52 PM EDT
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/13/2024 9:02:53 AM EDT
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I just picked up GPOTAC 45. And despite it NOT being made in Germany, so far it's been good.
GPOTAC 45 Spotting Scope   |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 9:01:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sniper3142: I just picked up GPOTAC 45. And despite it NOT being made in Germany, so far it's been good. GPOTAC 45 Spotting Scope https://www.optics-trade.eu/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GPO-TAC-Spotter-15-45x60-1-1024x683.jpg https://www.optics-trade.eu/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GPO-TAC-Spotter-15-45x60-reticle-1-1024x1024.png Just a tad outside of OP’s budget |
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USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 9:05:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Adirondack47: If you had 300-400$ to spend on a scope and possibly a tripod for it; what combo are you going with? I'm not going with anything. I'd save more until I could buy something quality . . . at least Meopta level. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:05:19 PM EDT
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I had the chance to compare my first gen Vortex Diamondback to a second gen Vortex Razor for hits on steel at 1575 yards on Sunday. The Razor was of course better but not $1430 dollars better. I could see the hits just fine with the cheaper scope.
Hence I would go with a gen 2 Vortex Diamondback for OP's budget. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:08:59 AM EDT
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The old Bushnell Spacemasters made in Japan are pretty nice. Can be had on the used market for a decent price.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:24:59 PM EDT
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Hey OP, I bought a Gen 1 Vortex Razor from here and really like it. I know it's a little over what you want to pay but just an FYI. They do also run it on sale for $699 occasionally.
Gen 1 Razor Spotter |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2024 12:41:52 PM EDT
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I have a old Bushnell Space Master 25 power and a Jim Owens spotting scope stand I'm selling, in OP's price range. The scope is made in Japan, optics are very good. Shoot me a message if interested.
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