Cheap spotting scopes
I'm in the same boat you are in Gary. My dad has a 20-60x Tasco spotting scope, but it's not clear enough to see 30 caliber holes at 300 yards.
I know you always get what you pay for, but sometimes in optics, you can score a decent product for a low price. My brother is looking for a decent 4.5-14x scope for his new 22, and a guy at the local shooting range (a guy that is well respected and seems to be knowledgeable about shooting) keeps suggesting giving NcStar a try.
I have Nikon 22x binoculars, so buying a 20x spotting scope would be pointless for me. I need at least 45x to justify buying one.
Obviously, my brother and I are very skeptical about NcStar, but is the quality of these scopes a little better than the other cheap optics in that price range (Tasco, BSA, etc)? NcStar makes a 20-60x60mm spotting scope that sells for $55 with a tripod. BSA also a 20-60x60mm for $50.
Are either one of those spotting scopes worth buying? Would the clarity be good enough to see 30 caliber holes at 300 yards?
Thanks for any help. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but it's definitely in the subject.