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    Default Spotting scope - 60x?

    I need to get a spotting scope for checking my targets and long range. Walking 200 yards every time I shoot a group is getting REALLY old.

    Would a 20-60x be sufficient for checking targets out to 300 yards?

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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    That quality of the glass has about as much to do with seeing the holes as the power. We bought a 18X36 Tasco it does not work as good as our Burris Signature 6X24 rifle scope. Optics are one of the places that we should buy all that we can afford.
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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    Buying the best is good advice. Kowa spotting scopes have a very good reputation.
    Here's a link to Creedmore shooting supplies Kowa page. Pricey scope but good.
    http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store...5&cat=0&page=1
    Follow the link for scopes and stands for a look at other scopes and lower costs.
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    Last edited by Pete D.; January 4th, 2009 at 07:24 AM.
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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    Well if you shoot that far and can stay on target, there is always modern tech stuff...

    You might need a cell phone or a laptop tho

    http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/vivotek-pt7137.html


    Skeet is a sport where you are better to hit half of each bird then completely blast one and miss the other completely.

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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    Quote Originally Posted by Frenchy View Post
    Well if you shoot that far and can stay on target, there is always modern tech stuff...

    You might need a cell phone or a laptop tho

    http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/vivotek-pt7137.html


    Do you think I could see .223 bullet holes from 200 yards with that?

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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    Quote Originally Posted by BerksCountyDave View Post
    Do you think I could see .223 bullet holes from 200 yards with that?
    If you put it right next to the target, sure. But you better be sure you are hitting the target.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WVneighbor View Post
    If you put it right next to the target, sure. But you better be sure you are hitting the target.
    OHHHH it's wireless. That's fucking awesome. That might be the ticket

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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    what about nikon i heard they where pretty good?i also need one.so just like a scope buy what you can aford.i guess

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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    I am interested in this thread as well. I shoot at about 200 yards myself but it's accross a river. I have to take a four wheeler down a trail and cross. I am thinking of getting one myself so I can set a batch of target and shoot for a few hours!

    I want it to be economical cause I don't shoot paper but a few times a year! I'm hoping to keep it to $100 or less.
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    Default Re: Spotting scope - 60x?

    Quote Originally Posted by BerksCountyDave View Post
    OHHHH it's wireless. That's fucking awesome. That might be the ticket
    Ding Ding Ding, Give the boy a prize...

    He cought on to the Antenea and its cellular capacities...

    Yes, build a small bukker off tot he side of yoru target, and have it sitting there 10 20 feet away filming every thing.

    It is also remote, so you can move it side to side or up and down. It can use a cell phone or a laptop to communicate with, (Laptop would need an air card)
    For those who wont click on links
    This Surveillance Camera is a 3GPP/ISMA-compatible pan/tilt network camera, offering superior image quality and optimized bandwidth efficiency by MPEG-4 implementation. Users can easily access it and receive synchronized video and audio by computers, cellphones, or media adapters with TV , anytime, anywhere for indoor surveillance and remote monitoring.

    Features:
    • Live Video and Audio Monitoring via 2.5G/3G Mobile Phone or Media Adapter
    • Motorized Wide-Range Pan/Tilt
    • MPEG-4 Video Compression (Simple Profile)
    • Compact Size with Stylish Design
    • Easy to Install and Configure
    • Optimized Synchronization of Audio and Video
    • 802.11g Wireless Connection
    • Supports 3GPP/ISMA RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
    • Intelligent Motion Detection
    • Superior Low Light Performance
    • Excellent Image Quality with Up to 30 Frames Per Second in Full VGA Resolution
    Dimensions:
    • Length:110mm
    • Width:110mm Height:130mm
    Heck you could even stream it on your website while your shooting!
    Last edited by Frenchy; January 4th, 2009 at 12:37 PM.
    Skeet is a sport where you are better to hit half of each bird then completely blast one and miss the other completely.

    The choice is yours, place your faith in the court system and 12 of your peers, or carried away by 6 friends.

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