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billybob
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Posted: June/25/2005 at 20:09 |
I recently acquired a BSA 12-36X50 spotting scope. It was cheap and I thought my requirements were limited enough that a cheap scope would be adequate. I took it to the range and was sorely disappointed. It could make out .30 caliber holes on blaze orange targets but was difficult to make out holes on black targets. I couldn't see .22 caliber holes at all. I couldn't read the 8,9,10 on the targets. This was on a bright sunny day. It just didn't have a sharp enough image.
So I don't want to spend much money but was thinking of upping my investment to $200 tops. If $200 is not enough, I will just wait for the cease fire and walk out to my targets. But if I'm going to spend $200, I want to be able to make out .22 caliber holes at 200, not 100 yards. Any suggestions? Anybody have any experience with the Bushnell Trophy series? Thanks. |
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lucznik
Optics Master Joined: November/27/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1436 |
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The Bushnell Trophy series is a good, clear, highly functional scope. It would be worth the investment. If you don't mind weight, size, and a lack of weatherproofing, the Bushnell Discoverer is an excellent scope and can usually be found for aroung $230 |
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Brady
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I don't really see any purpose the BSA spotter will be suited for. No matter how simple. The discoverer's will be better. Also check out some Burris models. |
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