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Spotting Scope Recommendations #6585987 12/14/16 03:38 AM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 233 C CaterpillarMan10 OP Woodsman
OP CaterpillarMan10 Woodsman C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 233	I am looking at getting a spotting scope for use judging distant whitetails out of the truck and deer blind as well as for future western hunts. I have never had a spotting scope before but have invested in quality scopes and binoculars. I don't want to spend a lot on a spotting scope ($1,000 or more) as it won't be used as much as my binocs. What brands, models, magnification ranges, and objective sizes do you all recommend?

Re: Spotting Scope Recommendations [Re: CaterpillarMan10] #6586042 12/14/16 04:15 AM
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 23,177 Lake Texoma, TX Bee'z The Beedazzler
Bee'z The Beedazzler Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 23,177 Lake Texoma, TX	http://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbth...65_spott#UNREAD Would Damn good deal right there.

Re: Spotting Scope Recommendations [Re: CaterpillarMan10] #6586239 12/14/16 01:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 60,465 Metroplex BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal
BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 60,465 Metroplex	There is a vortex razor 65mm in the classifieds right now. You can't beat that scope at that price Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile

Re: Spotting Scope Recommendations [Re: Bee'z] #6586241 12/14/16 01:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 60,465 Metroplex BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal
BOBO the Clown kind of a big deal Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 60,465 Metroplex	Originally Posted By: 2Beez http://texashuntingforum.com/forum/ubbth...65_spott#UNREAD Would Damn good deal right there. You beat me too it. Someone needs to buy it quick before I decide I need it Donate to TX Youth hunting program.... better to donate then to waste it in taxes https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gtgoh/mobile

Re: Spotting Scope Recommendations [Re: CaterpillarMan10] #6586457 12/14/16 04:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,102 West Texas Bbear Pro Tracker
Bbear Pro Tracker Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,102 West Texas	Cameraland has some Minox MD50's 15-30x on sale right now. $299 now for $199. http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Minox-MD-50-%2362226-Binoculars-and-Scopes&catalog[product_guids][0]=1116423 [IMG][/IMG] Pay it forward - Kids are the future. Rifles are similar to boats and young women...there's no end to how much money you can pour into them without making them any more useful.

Re: Spotting Scope Recommendations [Re: CaterpillarMan10] #6586550 12/14/16 05:08 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,755 C ccoker Extreme Tracker
ccoker Extreme Tracker C Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,755	I got one of the new Bushnell's in.. I am pretty damned impressed for the money.. http://www.bushnell.com/hunting/spotting-scopes/trophy-xtreme/16%E2%80%9348x-50mm www.TacticalGunReview.com www.TexasOutDoorsnetwork.com Need IT help? www.weavertech.us

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