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Let's talk spotting scopes (standard / refractors).
Which are the best values in an Under-$350 lightweight config with approx. 65mm objective - good, light, and rugged enough to carry in the field for spot and stalk, but also enough image resolution to see .22 holes at 100 yards on a cloudy day or .30 cal holes at 200 on a bright day (notice I'm not asking for the moon and stars here - not trying to see .22 holes at 300 or some such - I will use a bigger scope for that).
So much seems to have changed with so many new brands popping up, and many new models.
Used to be, Alpen, Konus, and some others had pretty good value ratios on the low and medium ends - gimme a top 5 or top 10 best value list in the sub-$350 range for a 65, then feel free to throw in 1 or 2 in the sub-$400 range if you just know of a great value in that range ($350 - $400 new).
And yes, I'm willing to go used, with that same price, so that should be able to get a much better scope - stuff that's around $450-$500 new - throw those in too. Thanks.
Which are the best values in an Under-$350 lightweight config with approx. 65mm objective - good, light, and rugged enough to carry in the field for spot and stalk, but also enough image resolution to see .22 holes at 100 yards on a cloudy day or .30 cal holes at 200 on a bright day (notice I'm not asking for the moon and stars here - not trying to see .22 holes at 300 or some such - I will use a bigger scope for that).
So much seems to have changed with so many new brands popping up, and many new models.
Used to be, Alpen, Konus, and some others had pretty good value ratios on the low and medium ends - gimme a top 5 or top 10 best value list in the sub-$350 range for a 65, then feel free to throw in 1 or 2 in the sub-$400 range if you just know of a great value in that range ($350 - $400 new).
And yes, I'm willing to go used, with that same price, so that should be able to get a much better scope - stuff that's around $450-$500 new - throw those in too. Thanks.