Budget Spotting Scopes

[knuts]

So, i did a quick search and couldnt find any. Can anyone recommend a really cheap spotting scope good for about 200 yards? $150 max

i was looking at this
https://www.amazon.com/Gosky-Spotti...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01EBS3AJ4

anyone have experience with this? or other recommendations that are cheap?

 

[togmaster]

With optics you usually get what you pay for. Buy once cry once.

 

[Rondo223]

Ditto

 

[GUNSICK]

Doesn’t exist.

 

[Rondo223]

https://www.amazon.com/Konus-20x-60...d=1524012520&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=konus+spot

This is the one I have and is is not bad for a lower end scope

 

[Edwardteach72]

MARKSMAN (300 YARDS)

***hella over budget butttttt***

 

[knuts]

i just need one where i could at least see .223 holes at 200 yards im still saving for a gun safe and scopes for 2 rifles so budget is tiiight

 

[Phauxtoe]

Optics, i think you can do better if you stay with Brand names...
https://www.amazon.com/Redfield-Ram...59155&sr=1-2&keywords=redfield+spotting+scope


Leupold owns redfield

 

[Mosinitis]

I happen to have a ton of experience in looking for .223 holes at 200 and even 300 yards. It's easy to see the holes in the white. Seeing holes in the black is another story. Seeing holes in the black will be more dependent on how much mirage you have on that day and what is behind your target. The later can be controlled by placing a sheet of Styrofoam about 5-10 yards behind the target and cutting out the backing material from the target center.... or using any similar light reflecting scheme.
That said you will benefit greatly by having good glass. It doesn't need to be an $800 spotting scope. Konus 80mm scopes are very popular for this purpose. You probably can find them for under $200 at optical planet. It's more than what you are willing to spend, but these scope have excellent glass for the money.

 

[Mosinitis]

Just noticed someone else recommended Konus 80mm. They are popular scopes.

 

[nortatoga]

I upgraded from my first spotting scope (Simmons) to this Redfield and have been happy with it!

Redfield Rampage 20-60x60mm Spotting Scope Kit, Color: Black, Scope Body Type: Straight, Up to 27% Off w/ Free S&H — 2 models

I just realized that @Phauxtoe posted the same scope at a better price!

 

[Robin]

I have that same Redfield. Great piece of equipment, makes my eye feel like its twenty again, hah! Can't remember what I paid for it.
Robin