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    Posted: November/14/2013 at 18:01
I'm looking for a spotting scope for long range shooting in the $350ish range.  Any ideas appreciated.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Trickster Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/19/2014 at 09:40
Hey all (it's been a while since I last posted, I know :))

I'm gonna borrow this topic a bit, since I have exactly the same question: what spotting scope to get (under $350) for general use (hunting, shooting ...)

Is it even worth bothering with spotters this cheap, or should I save up and get something better instead?

Thanks
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http://swfa.com/Minox-16-30x50-Spotting-Scope-P40366.aspx
The only reason I do not own one of these is the fact that SWFA was out of stock. I did find a smoking deal on a Leuppy Gold Ring compact off the Sample list though. 
 The Minox has better reviews, and cost less new, but the Leupold does work well.
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Cool, thanks. I actually found a used Minox spotter (angled) around here, but I'm still a bit sceptical. I think I'll save up an get a proper one (or a used high end one). Or is this Minox going to cover all of my needs, until I'll be able to afford a better, high end one?

Thanks again.
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What do you consider "long range"?
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