[Tomcat088]

Others here are telling you exactly what they should, magnification isn't always the most important factor. Especially on cheaper scopes (not just spotting scopes), as you zoom in the quality will get worse and hazy or dark (due to smaller exit pupil). Even with a very good spotting scope (between $1k-2K), it can be hard to resolve .30 caliber bullet holes at 300 yards. You also have to realize that mirage, lighting angle, contrast of the target, and things like that will have an effect on how well you can see. I don't know what the cost of the wireless system is, but it is definitely an option, although they're usually expensive.

I think if you're trying to keep things a bit on the cheap side, but still be able to see your hits, you might try this. Go with a cheaper scope, but get the better of the cheap ones that you can afford; I hate to break it to you guys, but if you purchase a $100 spotting scope, you'll probably hate it and regret it. When you compare it to something a little more higher end (even $300), you'll be disappointed, and be trying to sell it and get a different one. If you're using shoot n-c targets, orange peel, etc, WITH your spotting scope at 200 yards, you should be able to see your hits, even with a .223. That's kind of the cheap ticket to getting by with one of the cheaper scopes at this distance.