Spotting Scopes - Any Recommendations?

[KTM530XCW]

Looking to get my first spotting scope. I'm thinking a 20-60x adjustable. General idea is to start shooting 200 to 300 yards with my AR, and be able to tell what the heck I'm hitting.

I'd like to spend under $200. I assume there's going to be a lot of junk out there. Anyone have recommendations? What's good? What to stay away from? Do I need to adjust my price range?

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[bwells]

Best advice would be to go to a store and look through all the different scopes they have. In that range I would seriously consider the scope from Redfield. I beilieve it's a 20-60x and the glass seems pretty good compared to others in that range. Relatively clear, just a little dark at the higher magnification ranges. For bench shooting it may work fine.

I've never been a fan of ordering optics. I like to look through binos and scopes before buying. There should be a store in the Vancouver area that has a few in stock to check out.

As usual, just my .02

 

[DSbur]

Go over to Wholesale Sports by Vancouver Mall and check out their Alpen spotting scopes. I was thinking about their 20-60 x80mm scope but there are lower priced units also.

 

[KalamaMark]

I just went through this during the summer...Spent a lot of time researching.
I bought this scope, and I really think it's the best bang for the buck.

Konus Spotting Scope 20-60x 80mm with Tripod, Photo Adapter and Soft Case Armored Green - MidwayUSA

As the reviews say...the tripod is flimsy. Plan on getting a different one. I took one off an old Bushnell that I had. It's a little bulky for hunting, but it's great at the range.

 

[dave]

I recently picked up a Winchester brand 20-60 kit from the sports authority here in town. I was reluctant to go with anything in that price range. I checked the reviews on lots of different brands. I went into the store and looked through several and went with this one.

Winchester 20-60x80 Spotting Scope Kit - Spotting Scopes at Spotting Scopes

It works great for the range. It includes a case, tripod and lense covers. The best bang for my buck.

 

[Benny503]

I just went through this during the summer...Spent a lot of time researching.
I bought this scope, and I really think it's the best bang for the buck.

Konus Spotting Scope 20-60x 80mm with Tripod, Photo Adapter and Soft Case Armored Green - MidwayUSA

So far this is a great spotting scope, I am about to buy it for $197.99. But I remember once awhile I recieve email from midwayusa with promotion code like 10% discount (can't find those emails when I needed it). This price is on sale till the end of November so I am just going to wait and see if any discount code pop up in my email.... If anyone here have special discount code from midwayusa please let me know. TIA.

 

[Scott]

Shepherd spotting scopes are awesome, I have 2 but you can see a .22 cal bullet hole at 400 yards. They are also very light and easy to pack if you hunt. Lifetime warranty and comparable to Zeiss and others. Check them out.

Scott

 

[Beta1759]

$200ish? Redfield Rampage 20x60. Made by Leupold so you have the lifetime warranty and they r local. I have one and it works great at 100/200/300.