Author Topic: spotting scope  (Read 3807 times)

Offline jabberwoki

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spotting scope
« on: February 18, 2019, 08:12:49 PM »
So what size do you think?
800+ yards to see a target.

Wana see how bad I miss :D
Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

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Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline DeadNutz

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Re: spotting scope
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2019, 08:44:40 PM »
800yds is asking a lot from a spotting scope that won't break the bank. The longest public ranges around here are 300yds but there are probably some private longer ones. A good spotter should be able to see the disturbance as the bullet travels through the air and follow it to impact.

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Re: spotting scope
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2019, 10:31:38 PM »
Yeah I think I was being a little optimistic with my range :-[
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Offline jabberwoki

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Re: spotting scope
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2019, 08:49:36 PM »
What about binoculars?
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