ParrotHead Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 I've use to a spotting scope along in my pack when I hunt out west but to be honest with ya - I just pack a good pair of bino's now. Spotting scopes are great when you have a level spot to set up on and the animal doesn't move much. Plus - if I'm looking at something that 1500 yards away - that just means I've got to hike a 1000 yards before I get into range!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Spotting scopes Not much use around my area. I do take one to the range with me. I have a cheaper one, would like to invest in a good one soneday. too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 21, 2005 Report Share Posted January 21, 2005 Re: Spotting scopes I use mine regularly. I use them a lot for preseason scouting. It lets me see whats around without getting so close to spook the critter out of the area or making it nocturnal. I use mine for varmint hunting. I have a window mount so I can sit in my air conditioned mobile ground blind and watch the fields. When I see a groundhog I get out and prep for the shot. They are also great for range work. When I shoot at longer ranges I don't need to go downrange to see how the groups are. I check them out in the spotter and keep on chugging. If you get one, don't get a cheap one. If you can't afford a good one, get a better set of binocs instead. The cheap spotters have crappy optics and are typically usless at max magnification. Go to a shop that has some good spotters and compare them side by side. I went with the Cabela's Big Sky Spotting Scope . It is not in the same class as the Zeiss or Swarovski, but I found its much better than the Leupold, Burris, Nikon, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted January 22, 2005 Report Share Posted January 22, 2005 Re: Spotting scopes I plan on getting a Nikon Team Realtree 15-45X60 sooner or later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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