Spotting Scope For 200 Yard Paper Target Shooting

[JoeMartin]

Been thinking of doing more with my Aperture Sights this year and was wondering if anyone has any idea's on an inexpensive spotting scope that will pick up .22 cal hits in the black at 200 yards. I intend to be shooting from the Prone position. I saw the following spotting scope at Optics planet, comments, suggestions, don't want to spend a ton of money, but would also like to be able to take my shot - lean to the left and see where I hit. Thanks in advance.

AIM Sports 30-90X65 Spotting Scope w/ Table Tripod FREE S&H SMG309065. AIM Sports Inc Spotting Scopes.

 

[stranded]

Joe,
Just read this. FWIW, try to find one locally to look through first. I have Scheels brand that cost twice as much,(not that price is only factor) that isn't good enough to see .308 in the black at 200 yds.
I really wished I would have saved to buy a camera target system. Walking at to the target between each shot sucks. Then rebuild position. Could shoot a group then walk but, how would you know which shot was which and did the wind/mirage catch you off? Good luck. Not trying to poop on you as much as telling you of my regrets in this regard.

 

[bunsen27]

Konus 20-60x80 ~$250

Konus Spotting Scope 20-60x 80mm Tripod Photo Adapter Soft Case

It looks likes it's gone up in price a little since I bought mine 2 years ago, but for the $$ it is hard to beat.

 

[Rustybroadhead]

I'll second the konus... No way you can beat the clarity for the money. Shop around too. You can usually find one on sale

 

[bobtodrick]

3x on something like the Konus.
I started with the Bushnell Bushnell Spacemaster 15 45x50 Collapsible Angled Spotting Scope w 25x Eyepiece | eBay and though fine at 100m it was pretty difficult to clearly see .22WMR at 150m.
I moved up to this Celestron Ultima 80 - 45 Degree Spotting Scope [item # 52250] and find it barely adequate at 200m.

 

[mark5pt56]

Think long term and if you are going to shoot another discipline, what scope you may need for that. Although not 100 necessary, I have a Kowa for High Power with the 27x long eye relief eye piece. I would like to get the 20-60x one for it for the other things I do at times. If you can swing it, they are solid and very clear.

 

[JoeMartin]

Thanks for all the good advise. Deep down I know a quality spotting scope would be the best option in the long run, so I expect I will take the plunge and get one. My range day is washed out today with rain, so I'll take a good look at Optics Planet and see what info I can gather. Thanks again.

 

[Travelor]

You will have a very hard time finding a better spotting scope for the price than a Celestron Ultima 80mm. One of the best optically for out to 1000 yards. VERY VERY clear!!!!

Celestron Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope Package w/ Tripod - Celestron 52250 & 93606

 

[JoeMartin]

You will have a very hard time finding a better spotting scope for the price than a Celestron Ultima 80mm. One of the best optically for out to 1000 yards. VERY VERY clear!!!!

Celestron Ultima 80 Angled Spotting Scope Package w/ Tripod - Celestron 52250 & 93606

I have been looking at that one, thanks for the info. Right now I'm leaning heavily towards it.

 

[tansinator]

Kowa 821 is the best bang for your buck, buy once cry once. It is what most were using at our .22 state championship today.

Eddie

 

[Win308]

I have the Konus 20-60x80 also, and I have had no problems spotting .223 holes on an NRA black target at 300yds. For the money, you can't do much better. Granted, there are better optics out there for more money, so the question is, what are you planning to use it for in the future, and how much do you have to spend now.