Considering this Basrska Spotting Scope

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I don't have experience with that spotting scope but I do own another Basrska model. For a cheaper scope, I've been impressed with their quality. I've seen better and I've seen worse but it serves it's purpose as a backup scope. If you like the price, I'd go for it.

BTW, the reviews are steller on Midway (which I'm sure you seen)
 
I've got a cheaper Barska spotting scope. Mine is 18-36 x 50. It is fine for 100 yes. The tripod was really cheap and broke almost right out of the gate. I found a used camera tripod that woks much better.
 
I didn't have that one, but it was a cheap Barska spotting scope. It was definitely on the junk side of the scale. I couldn't wait to get rid of it.

For that kind of money I'd look closely at the Redfield offerings.
 
Good luck my buddy has one and is always borrowing my Redfield, You might check Optic Planet, for about $50.00 more you can get a Redfield.
 
My spotting scope purchase took 3 tries to get right. I was lucky to get full credit towards an upgrade. I don't understand how some manufacturers can claim their specs with the image you get at full magnification. They should be ashamed.
 
The one place in shooting sports you truly get what you paid for is glass. Buy the best you can.
 
Do yourself a favor and spend the money for a decent one. Spotting scopes need to be useful at long distances to be worth owning, those are not worth owning. I've had one, they are sadly nothing but a waste of money, junk. Cheap binoculars will do more than what they will accomplish.

Spend $350 and buy a Vortex 20x60x60. I hunted all week with mine and was spotting and able to identify bucks at over a mile away. And at the shooting range I could see my bullet holes at 300 yds. with no problem what so ever.

Also stay away from the Leupold 15x45 Sequoia. I have one of those also, and it doesn't compare to the Vortex I have. It's better than the Barska, but still lacks in long distance capability. I also have the Vortex 20x60x80 and it is very nice, more expensive, but spotting scopes that are even worth having, cost a little bit, just a fact about optics one must accept.

As far as tripods go, you can get by with a $25 camera model. They aren't ideal, but they are ok as long as your careful not to break them. I bought a nice one at SWH, about $100, but it's so smooth and steady, I feel like it's worth the scratch to have. Bottom line, if your serious about this sport, buy good stuff, you'll thank yourself for doing so, your equipment will last much longer, and the warranty will replace it when it does break.

GS
 
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I'm not quite understanding the whole 100 yd. thing. Spotting scopes are supposed to get you identifiable imaging at extreme distances, if they won't than they aren't worth wasting your money on. And 100 yds. can be accomplished with the cheapest of glass. I use my 10x42 Leupolds for 1000 yds. or less, and then a spotting scope for everything beyond.

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It's easy to get caught up in the optics game, especially if you are a long-distance shooter, but I've met some experienced folks who need a spotting scope to see .22 holes at 25 yards, and many who need one for 100 yards. For many shooters, 300 yards is stretching their range. For that matter, some shooting facilities end at 300 yards.

The OP defined his needs pretty clearly. At the range I shoot most often at, he'd be in the largest group of shooters, and the far targets are at 300 there. My low-dollar spotting scope does fine for me at those distances. I can see the weeds blow in the wind, and see .22 holes clearly at 300.
 
What low dollar spotting scope do have that you can see .22 caliber holes at 300 yds.I'am not talking when everything perfect.
 
It's easy to get caught up in the optics game, especially if you are a long-distance shooter, but I've met some experienced folks who need a spotting scope to see .22 holes at 25 yards, and many who need one for 100 yards. For many shooters, 300 yards is stretching their range. For that matter, some shooting facilities end at 300 yards.

The OP defined his needs pretty clearly. At the range I shoot most often at, he'd be in the largest group of shooters, and the far targets are at 300 there. My low-dollar spotting scope does fine for me at those distances. I can see the weeds blow in the wind, and see .22 holes clearly at 300.
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My thoughts exactly!
 
So Milkmaster what low priced spotting scope do use to see .22 bullet holes at 300 yds?
 
My Barska scope does just fine for what the man ask in the original post. Granted at 300 yards I use the fluorescent targets to help a little. Most of my shooting is 100-150 yards which is what the man ask about. Take "The High Road" here and allows others their opinion Wild Willy, and please do not hijack the thread.
 
Teachu2 stated that he can see .22 holes clearly at 300. You agreed exactly any one who has shot.22 at 300yds know its tough to see the holes with even a decent spotter.And if you would read the OP you will see he said It will rarely if ever get used past 200-300 yards so there is a chance he will use it at 300 yds.Maybe the next time before you accuse someone of hijacking a thread you should read it.
 
My Barska sucks (it was a gift) Plain and simple. I would spend more money on a better piece of glass.

A better option would be a Konus that you can actually see through without spending a ton of money.
 
I can speak from experience as I have that exact scope and have used it for 3 years now shooting high power. The clarity of the optics are excellent and I have no problems seeing my 22cal holes at 200yds. Been very happy. My only complaint is the eye relief isn't as far as I would've liked on higher power settings. Buy it, it will provide you a lifetime of good service for what your doing with it.
 
I do use Shoot-N-See targets, and can see the holes from my .22-250s at 300yards on them, weather permitting. On a very hot day, no. Mirage, to the best of my knowledge, is not defeated by better glass.
 
A buddy of mine was using a brand new Redfield spotting scope to hunt deer with us this year. I checked it out, and it wasn't bad at all, and it was a bit lighter weight than any of mine.

GS
 
That would be a much better scope if the OP can scratch up the bread. Tough time of year for finding extra cash laying around. :)
 
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