Hello Everyone,
I am in the market for some high end optics for use primarily on the range while practicing long range rifle and perhaps also in the field in a fixed position to a lesser extant. As I am somewhat new to shooting rifles past 200 yards I would like some advice before plunking down my hard earned cash.
After reading the excellent optics information in The Ultimate Sniper by Major Plaster, I am at something of a loss at deciding between a top drawer spotting scope mounted on a small tripod or a set of high power (e.g., 15x80) binoculars on a small tripod.
As I am a civilian on interested in punching paper and do not hunt I really do not think I need several types of optics. Further, to shoot over 200 yards I must travel quite a distance to an out of town range. With this in mind, limiting eye strain to get the most out of my range sessions is a high priority with me. This latter point suggests that the binoculars would be a superior option.
Thoughts?
I am in the market for some high end optics for use primarily on the range while practicing long range rifle and perhaps also in the field in a fixed position to a lesser extant. As I am somewhat new to shooting rifles past 200 yards I would like some advice before plunking down my hard earned cash.
After reading the excellent optics information in The Ultimate Sniper by Major Plaster, I am at something of a loss at deciding between a top drawer spotting scope mounted on a small tripod or a set of high power (e.g., 15x80) binoculars on a small tripod.
As I am a civilian on interested in punching paper and do not hunt I really do not think I need several types of optics. Further, to shoot over 200 yards I must travel quite a distance to an out of town range. With this in mind, limiting eye strain to get the most out of my range sessions is a high priority with me. This latter point suggests that the binoculars would be a superior option.
Thoughts?