decent spotting scope for under $100?

[seez52]

Yes I'm cheap. I'm just looking for something to use at the range. I'm not expecting it to be crystal clear but it does need to be clear enough to check targets at 200-300 yards. What's a good value model?

[runco]

My father uses just another rifle scope mounted on a block of wood that he keeps on his shooting bench table.  He is cheap! He says he found the variable scope that won't hold center, but on a block of wood it works great.

[Jonnin]

I dunno a specific model but find something in your budget with the highest magnification you can and it will be fine at that distance.    Might make sure it has a decent warranty too but its not like a gun scope (no reticle, no recoil, treated gently, etc).   If you get a cheap one with no warranty, don't put it right beside the side blast wave from your elephant gun?

[seez52]

bass pro is running one on black friday for $79. Looks like reviews are midlin, but then all reviews in this price range are like that. Figure it would be easy to return if its a dog.

[Peace]

FYI: I tried going the budget route.... and ended up buying a second spotting scope later in the $400 range.

 

What caliber are you checking targets on at 200-300yds?

 

.308 or 30-06 are much easier to see than smaller calibers.

 

If you want to see .223 holes at 200-300yds, asking a budget spotting scope to do that is asking a lot.  -shoot 'n see targets will help.

[DaveTN]

bass pro is running one on black friday for $79. Looks like reviews are midlin, but then all reviews in this price range are like that. Figure it would be easy to return if its a dog.

"IN STORE ONLY" Good luck with that.

[seez52]

"IN STORE ONLY" Good luck with that.

Yeah, I know, it would be a fight. I haven't been out on BF in several years.

[Ray Z]

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=spotting+scope

 

Got one. Not a bad scope for the money

[ezrydr]

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=spotting+scope

 

Got one. Not a bad scope for the money

I also have one of the Harbor Freight scopes. The scopes not bad but the tripod is not so good.

Edited November 24, 2015 by ezrydr

[seez52]

I think I'll drop by the old man tool store and check one out

[Ray Z]

I also have one of the Harbor Freight scopes. The scopes not bad but the tripod is not so good.

I agree. I use the Al Freeland stand from Champion Shooters Supply

 

http://www.championshooters.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=34&Itemid=111