Spotting scope recomendations?

[jgrfans]

I am new to High Power competition and am looking for a spotting scope that I can use. I would like to stay moderately priced (from $200-500) since I just bought two new high power rifles for my son and I to compete with. Any suggestions?

 

[W.E.G.]

Get a KONUS from Jim Owens.

http://www.jarheadtop.com/KONUS.htm

 

[skinewmexico]

Man, I'm glad to see that link! I found it about a year ago, and then lost it, and have been trying to remember it ever since.

 

[chestnut ridge]

Look on EBAY for a Bausch & Lomb Senior with a 20x eyepiece.
These often are sold with the saddle and tripod included.
These were top of line in the 60's; and still are hard to beat.
I have bought some in the 100 to 175 range.

 

[atblis]

Maybe the same scope!

Bottom of the line that are still usable (actually decent), are the Bushnell Spacemasters (look for the made in Japan). I haven't found anything less expensive that is worth buying.

It wouldnt' surprise me if the Spacemasters are/were made by LOW/B&L.

 

[JMusic]

I just found a spacemaster about a month ago for 200. For the money its the best scope out there. If you want info get into the birdwatching forums. They are pretty picky.

Jim

 

[ADKWOODSMAN]

Purchased a spacemaster 20-45 in 1968--its still going strong!

 

[ocabj]

I have owned the older model Spacemasters and they are excellent scopes.

But I would recommend the Konuspot 80mm based on other High Power shooters' recommendations, if you are on a budget.

If you can afford to spend a little more the Kowa 661 with a 25x LER is a great scope for Across the Course - great glass and lightweight. I was using a Kowa 661 for awhile until I found an excellent deal on a used Kowa 821 that I couldn't pass up.

 

[paulo]

+ 1 for jarheadtop.

 

[Hoser]

I found a used Konus at www.nationalmatch.us Got a smoking deal.

Just cry once... Get something good.