Spotting Scope?
- Thread starter baddarryl
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It's not likely you will see a .223 hole at 400 yards no matter what you get, even with a $3000 Swarovski. Atmospheric conditions can get in the way, no matter how good the glass is.
Personally, I don't think the very high-end glass is worth it. I can't tell the optical difference between my neighbor's $3000 Swarovski and my much cheaper Leopold. I can tell that build quality is higher on the Swarovski, but can't see any better through it at long range. I think atmospheric conditions are the reason why.
I actually think I do better with a Nikon P900 camera for less than $600, and I get to save a picture of the elk (or target) too. It's much smaller than a spotting scope and you can zoom in on the camera's LCD screen after taking the picture to examine the area of interest. This camera has the 35mm equivalent of a 2000 mm lens on it.
Personally, I don't think the very high-end glass is worth it. I can't tell the optical difference between my neighbor's $3000 Swarovski and my much cheaper Leopold. I can tell that build quality is higher on the Swarovski, but can't see any better through it at long range. I think atmospheric conditions are the reason why.
I actually think I do better with a Nikon P900 camera for less than $600, and I get to save a picture of the elk (or target) too. It's much smaller than a spotting scope and you can zoom in on the camera's LCD screen after taking the picture to examine the area of interest. This camera has the 35mm equivalent of a 2000 mm lens on it.
