Red Cent Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 Anyone have experience with this one? https://www.opticsplanet.com/konus-konuspot-80-80mm-3-1-spotting-scope.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=KO-SS-US-7120&utm_campaign=Konus-US-S&msclkid=b52e3af685f61d7e2b896619b1eb3247&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Konus>US>S&utm_term=%2Bkonus %2B7120 %2Bspotting %2Bscope&utm_content=KO-SS-US-7120&gclid=CO-x2KmPwuICFYtMgQodteAAjw&gclsrc=ds Price is about there. I don't plan shooting over 500 yards.
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 Me and other long range shooters in my club have them. They are very good. We shoot past 500 yards. Good clear field of view at any yardage. Great value and very durable. Ike
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 They are 'entry-level' glass. Not bad for the price point. You get what you pay for....... OLG
Utah Bob #35998 Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 Works well for me but I don’t do real long range. I can’t see spending as much for a spotter as a gun.
Red Cent Posted May 31, 2019 Author Posted May 31, 2019 Difficult to find anything that does not have 20X-60X, BAK4 lens, porro prisms ad nauseam. That Zeiss that sales for around $4000.00 is probably a pretty piece of glass. However, that $3800.00 that is still in the bank might fund my 40-65 rolling block build since no one wants to buy my Marlin 336CB in 38-55. The RedField Rampage at $200.00 is a good buy and has a great reputation for having very good glass. The Celestron Ultima is a reputable spotting scope. https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Ultima-Spotting-Adapter-Bundle/dp/B07K2R6TR2/ref=sr_1_42?crid=1AK243CHPB97O&keywords=celestron%2Bspotting%2Bscope&qid=1559271136&s=gateway&sprefix=celestron%2Bspotting%2B%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-42&th=1&psc=1 All for around 200 bucks. Too many offered and buyer needs information for feeling of comfort.
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 RC-I have been using this scope for almost 10 yrs now. No complaints, and the glass is tops. Read the reviews of this scope on bird watcher sites. Cry once-buy once.......... https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917619-REG/celestron_52305_regal_m2_80ed_spotting.html OLG
Still hand Bill Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 Glass is one place you get what you pay for. I also found that with better glass say $1k+ you don’t need as much magnification which helps for longer ranges. My kowa with a 25x was much better than an old bushnell at 60x. Lower magnification is less effected by mirage.
Chili Ron Posted May 31, 2019 Posted May 31, 2019 Howdy, Whatever glass you get be sure to get a very solid stand. Even 8 power binocs work very well with a solid stand. And small tubes on front to cut glare help as well. Try rolled up black paper and masking tape. Make a tube about three times as long as the lens is wide. Just try with and without. Best CR
Red Cent Posted June 1, 2019 Author Posted June 1, 2019 Chili, I use a pipe vise clamped to the bench. Something like this: https://www.okshooters.com/threads/spotting-scope-mount.191791/
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