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#1617738 - 12/01/08 07:19 PM
Spotting Scopes
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 12/30/03
Posts: 921
Loc: Irving, TX
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Hey guys,
I'm in the market for a good spotting scope.
I'm "hoping" to keep the price under $375 or so.
I've never owned one and am hoping to find some pointers
from those of you who use one.
Thanks!!!
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#1617767 - 12/01/08 07:32 PM
Re: Spotting Scopes
[Re: Doop]
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Registered: 04/04/08
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CHeck out the leupold green ring sequoia. I've got it, and I like it.
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#1618058 - 12/01/08 09:29 PM
Re: Spotting Scopes
[Re: Doop]
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Sr IceLeaders Family
Registered: 03/27/06
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Loc: Cottage Grove
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I got a simmons (under $175) if I were to do it again and when I do get a different one I will look at either the Nikon or Leuopold ones...nothing wrong with mine just a better image and better light reflection on those IMHO...
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#1618142 - 12/01/08 10:12 PM
Re: Spotting Scopes
[Re: BigWadeS]
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 01/20/04
Posts: 110
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I have a Simmons 20x60 and I have to say I leave it at home more times than not. I have hunted with a Nikon 15x45 and would leave that one at home too. Once you turn up the magnification to see what you can't with your binoculars the image gets dark and blurry. I would check them outside at a distance on a cloudy day before spending the money. Good Luck.
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#1618923 - 12/02/08 11:16 AM
Re: Spotting Scopes
[Re: Doop]
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 12/30/03
Posts: 921
Loc: Irving, TX
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Do most spotting scopes come with a window mount or is that something you need to buy separately?
One other thing....anyone have any experience with the Lowrance iHunts? It's either a spotting scope or a Lowrance iHunt handheld gps.
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