Rifleman’s Team Challenge Do you run a spotting scope at the matches?

[Smokerroller]

Do you use a spotting scope at the RTC matches? My partner and I will both be using 10x binos. Should we bring along a spotting scope? Its the Razor 10-33 so its not huge but then I would have to pack a 2nd tripod also. Let me know.
Thanks.

 

[Jarrodb1975]

In my opinion binos are much easier on your eyes.

 

[Jarrodb1975]

Someone always has a good spotting scope.

 

[A&8's]

I used to, but got tired of the weight and also carrying a range finder. I switched to range finding binos this year and like not having extra weight of 2 separate items. Also, much easier on the eye balls.

 

[Nicholi2789]

Binos are much easier on your eyes. You'll wish you had something with higher magnification though. 15x range is about ideal for this.

 

[Diver160651]

Do you use a spotting scope at the RTC matches? My partner and I will both be using 10x binos. Should we bring along a spotting scope? Its the Razor 10-33 so its not huge but then I would have to pack a 2nd tripod also. Let me know.
Thanks.

I would not bring a spotter -

Check out @hic28 's setup and post of field style matches like the RTC.

Advanced Marksmanship - Tips & Tricks, from Tripods to Stage Examples for - UKD Team Field Match or Hunting

looking forward to the tripod class also, you are putting out so much info, i really appreciate the time your putting into this.

www.snipershide.com

Regardless if you use integrated ranging Binos or a separate PLRF this set up is fast.

 

[Lilja Riflebarrels]

As some of these guys mentioned, I prefer a good set of ranging Bino's. Better eye relief, and the ability to range your targets is great.

 

[bschneiderheinze]

15x Binos are the way to go. I’ve spotted for hours and would never do it with a spotter unless really long range much easier on the eyes

 

[dgheriani]

We always pack around a spotter. You can't use it on all stages and we don't bring a third tripod for it but on stages where the layout lends itself to using it, it's a nice bonus vs spotting with binos (especially when you aren't able to get behind your rifle to spot for your team mate). For example, I'm pretty sure we used it for every prone stage at last year's SHC. It would go something like this: Shooter 1 ranges targets 3 &4 and Shooter 2 ranges targets 1 &2 and then spots for shooter 1 on target 1 with the spotter. Much nicer having a spotter with a reticle than just binos. It's not like a spotting scope weighs 10lbs or you're actually hiking more than a few miles in a day...