spotter scope which one?

fireball 3 · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: spotter scope which one?

which spotter scope is better ? the telescope style or the z shaped style? anyone got any feed back? Dave Confused

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:33 am Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

Howdy. I have the Z style it's a simmons and performs very well. Mine is 40 power I use it mostly at the range. I believe the Z style is more compact than the telescope style so it should take up less room in a day pack Witch leaves room for other goodies Very Happy

Joe

fireball 3 · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

yeh, the z shape is more compact. i have a bushnell 20-60pwr w/ 50mm objective, and fast variable ranging. just was wondering what any one else had and any feed back. ihave been thinking of getting another one for hunting. so far i'm using a simmons 12-60pwr fast focus binos. dave.

Vince · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

My spotting scope is a 20x50mm Alpen.....it was a gift so I didn't actually select it. No idea who manufactures it or who they are, no doubt made in China, but it is clear and good enough to pick up .22 size holes in targets at 200m which is basically what I use it for. I have even used it for a little moon gazing and it is good enough to pick up craters and some shadows on the moon.

I intend to take it with me when next I go hunting to try it in field conditions, but I don't anticipate that it will let me down.

It is small...only 190mm in length, making it easy to carry around. It suits my needs.

Cheers, Vince

GooseHunterJr · Member Joined: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 51 Location: Colorado

I have two spotting scope one for shooting and the other for hunting.

I have the Burris 20x60x80 Landmark......man you can see along way with it. I have the 12x24x50 that I carry for huunting help alot when trying to spot at geat distances.......love both of them have great clarity!!

terry264 · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:54 am Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

Fireball3, Cabela's is offering a combo. deal right now on Bushnell spotting scope and bino's. for $69, check it out at cabelas.com

gelandangan · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

The Z is shorter, easier to carry

fireball 3 · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: spotter scope which one?

thanks terry264- I'll check it out, always need more stuff Laughing