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The Spotting Scope You Must Have

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Spotting scopes for the sportsman can range in price from $200 to $5,000. So what is the difference between a cheap spotting scope and an expensive one? The cost of a spotting scope is in the lens design and lens quality. Other features such as being waterproof, fog proof and shockproof also play into the price. You may be wondering what makes a good big game spotting scope compared to any other spotting scope. These type of scopes are not used for scoping out the bikini clad women on a beach . You want a spotting scope to see big game at long distances, such as deer, elk antelope etc. Magnification is the first thing you want to consider in choosing your spotting scope. Do not get a scope with a magnification lower than 15x because that is what your binoculars will provide. You typically do not want to go over 60x magnification on the high end because the field of view becomes very narrow and the image brightness deteriorates. The objective lens is the next thing you want to consider. The larger the objective lens, the more light gathering capacity the scope will have and the brighter the target will appear. The only drawback is the bigger the objective lens, the heavier the scope and the higher the price will be for the scope. You will want to look for a spotting scope that has high quality glass and lens coatings. Look for scopes with ED (extra-low dispersion) FL (Fluorite) HD (High Density) and/or APO (apochromatic) glass. These elements will provide you with an image of higher clarity, detail, and sharpness which in turn will reduce eyestrain.
When using a spotting scopes, you typically are out in the elements and not under the dry cover of a shelter. You need to get a scope that is both waterproof and fog proof. Look for scopes that are nitrogen or dry gas filled. It is also nearly impossible to not bump your scope either getting it out of your vehicle, carrying it over a slippery slope or the like. Look for shockproof scopes that come with rubber armoring to protect the unexpected bumps and collisions. You will be given the choice, with most spotting scopes, to choose a straight or angled design. Straight scopes have the eyepiece aligned with the barrel whereas angled spotting scopes will have the eyepiece offset 45 or 90 degrees from the barrel. If you will be doing most of your scouting from the truck and have the spotting scope mounted on the window, you will want a straight scope design. Think about how you will most often be using your spotting scope and what kind of situations or habitats you will be spotting in. This will help you decide which design and what type of scope will best suits your needs and be most functional for your big game scouting activities.



We have many Spotting Scopes to choose from. Please refine your search with our Spotting Scopes search engine, specifically to find the right Spotting Scopes that fits your needs.


20 80X70 Spotting Scope NIB Retail $235
20 80X70 Spotting Scope NIB Retail $235
Minox MD 50 Spotting Scope 62226
Minox MD 50 Spotting Scope 62226
NCSTAR 15 40X50 SPOTTING SCOPE w TRIPOD CASE
NCSTAR 15 40X50 SPOTTING SCOPE w TRIPOD CASE
Prismatic Spotting Scope W Carrying Case Ruby Coated
Prismatic Spotting Scope W Carrying Case Ruby Coated
20 60x60 Spotting Scope Telescope Hunting Birding 4N
20 60x60 Spotting Scope Telescope Hunting Birding 4N
Swarovski 80 mm ATM HD Angled Spotting Scope 49814
Swarovski 80 mm ATM HD Angled Spotting Scope 49814
new bushnell spotting scope 20 x 60 w tripod and case
new bushnell spotting scope 20 x 60 w tripod and case
SPOTTING SCOPE HIGHEST MAGNFICATION SPOTTER by BARSKA
SPOTTING SCOPE HIGHEST MAGNFICATION SPOTTER by BARSKA
Burris Fullfield II Spotting Scope
Burris Fullfield II Spotting Scope
BRUNTON 18 38X50MM ETERNA ED SPOTTING SCOPE NEW IN BOX
BRUNTON 18 38X50MM ETERNA ED SPOTTING SCOPE NEW IN BOX
Bushnell Spotting hunting scope sentry scenery
Bushnell Spotting hunting scope sentry scenery
SPOTTING SCOPE Yukon by Sibir Optics 20 50 x 50
SPOTTING SCOPE Yukon by Sibir Optics 20 50 x 50
SPOTTING SCOPE W TRIPOD QUALITY SPOTTER by BARSKA
SPOTTING SCOPE W TRIPOD QUALITY SPOTTER by BARSKA
LL Bean Field Spotting Scope
LL Bean Field Spotting Scope
Spotting scope Simmons 15x X 45x w case and accessories
Spotting scope Simmons 15x X 45x w case and accessories
Celestron Ultima 80 Straight Spotting Scope
Celestron Ultima 80 Straight Spotting Scope
German Army Hensoldt Wetzler 2x Optical scope
German Army Hensoldt Wetzler 2x Optical scope
Leica Televid 62 SPOTTING scope w 32x 20 60x adapter ii
Leica Televid 62 SPOTTING scope w 32x 20 60x adapter ii
NEW 2010 REDFIELD RAMPAGE SPOTTING SCOPE 20 60X60 67600
NEW 2010 REDFIELD RAMPAGE SPOTTING SCOPE 20 60X60 67600
BARSKA25 125X88mm3 1 2 WATERPROOF SPOTTING SCOPE
BARSKA25 125X88mm3 1 2 WATERPROOF SPOTTING SCOPE
NcSTAR WINDOW MOUNTING FOR SPOTTING SCOPES OR CAMERAS
NcSTAR WINDOW MOUNTING FOR SPOTTING SCOPES OR CAMERAS
Barska Blackhawk Waterproof Spotting Scope w Tripod
Barska Blackhawk Waterproof Spotting Scope w Tripod
20 60 X 60 SPOTTING SCOPE WITH TRIPOD LASER SIGHT
20 60 X 60 SPOTTING SCOPE WITH TRIPOD LASER SIGHT
Barska Blueline 8x22 Waterproof Golf Scope Yards New
Barska Blueline 8x22 Waterproof Golf Scope Yards New
NcSTAR 30 90x90 Spotting Scope Green Lens With Case
NcSTAR 30 90x90 Spotting Scope Green Lens With Case
BSA 18 36X50MM SPOTTING SCOPES NH1836X50BK
BSA 18 36X50MM SPOTTING SCOPES NH1836X50BK
Celestron 52238 C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scopes NEW
Celestron 52238 C70 Mini Mak Spotting Scopes NEW
Burris New High Country Spotting Scope 2 60X60 300112
Burris New High Country Spotting Scope 2 60X60 300112
Meopta 30x WA Eyepiece for all Meopta Spotting Scopes
Meopta 30x WA Eyepiece for all Meopta Spotting Scopes
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 882
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 882
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 881
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 881
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 772
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 772
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 602
Kowa Fitted Case for TSN Kowa Spotting Scopes C 602

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