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Best spotting scope for under $500?

Posted By: BlakeJ

Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/25/14 08:52 PM

Mountain hunting will be its main use, so weight and durability are key.
Posted By: BOBO the Clown

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/25/14 08:55 PM

Vortex viper HD
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/25/14 09:15 PM

Originally Posted By: BOBO the Clown
Vortex viper HD


Yep.
Posted By: Cleric

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/25/14 11:08 PM

for a bit more you could get a razor 11-33...not as much magnification but small and light
Posted By: Pittstate

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/26/14 03:35 AM

If you want good glass and durability, Leupold Kenai is the better bet IMO.
Posted By: Csddarden

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/26/14 08:08 PM

$285 and you can have my leupold ventada spotting kit in the classifieds.
Posted By: 505ed

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/27/14 02:12 AM

You got to shop around for the Vortex HD "under" $500...most are mid 5's to mid 6's.. Alpen 788 is a good scope for well under the $500 mark. The Pentax PF-63 is also very good.

Ed
Posted By: dawaba

Re: Best spotting scope for under $500? - 10/27/14 02:53 AM

If you want a mountain spotter, it has to be compact, light, and tough. My Elite has been on five sheep hunts, a goat hunt, and anywhere I have to carry a spotting scope in my backpack. Here's a super buy on a Bushnell Elite, which usually sells well above $500. Be sure and read the customer reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-15-45x-Wa...+spotting+scope
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