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I just got one of these but haven't had it to the range yet. Here's a good deal on them.

http://radioworld.ca/product_info.php?cPath=161_152&products_id=704

The eye piece it comes with isn't the best and has a fixed power (38x) plus it's has a slight yellow tint so I got another eyepiece the Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom which effectively gives you 50-150x. At 150X it's a little hard to foxus the scope but at 100x not too bad. The eye piece is a little costly but is very versatile, clear, has adaptors for almost any camera, has both a 1 1/4" and 2" barrel so will fit any astronomy scope, has click stop zoom.

http://www.khanscope.com/accessDetails.cfm?productID=1528

The scope itself is quite simple and you can use the eyepiece at 90deg and 45deg. So far I've only looked around the neighbourhood and the moon which was really quite good though you would need a good tripod. For me I just wanted something that I could use at the range, for land based viewing, and some intergalactic snooping, and I have the option to use it as a camera lens for fun. If in the future I decide to get a proper astronomy scope I also have a decent lens for it.
 
Land the bullets in the white or a second target referencing your POA. Most quality spotting scopes and high mag scopes should be able to see the holes at 300m in good conditions.

Pentax ED 80mm is likely the least expensive product that will work.

The Leica's, Swaro, and HOWA/KOWA are really good too with the Leica being the best for my eyes. Amazing what you can see at 300m.

Jerry
 
Gunslinger said:
I just got one of these but haven't had it to the range yet. Here's a good deal on them.

http://radioworld.ca/product_info.php?cPath=161_152&products_id=704

The eye piece it comes with isn't the best and has a fixed power (38x) plus it's has a slight yellow tint so I got another eyepiece the Baader Hyperion 8-24mm zoom which effectively gives you 50-150x. At 150X it's a little hard to foxus the scope but at 100x not too bad. The eye piece is a little costly but is very versatile, clear, has adaptors for almost any camera, has both a 1 1/4" and 2" barrel so will fit any astronomy scope, has click stop zoom.

http://www.khanscope.com/accessDetails.cfm?productID=1528

The scope itself is quite simple and you can use the eyepiece at 90deg and 45deg. So far I've only looked around the neighbourhood and the moon which was really quite good though you would need a good tripod. For me I just wanted something that I could use at the range, for land based viewing, and some intergalactic snooping, and I have the option to use it as a camera lens for fun. If in the future I decide to get a proper astronomy scope I also have a decent lens for it.
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Maks aren't a bad idea for spotters. Small secondary mirror obstructions and long focal lengths make for nice, high contrast imaging.

I might be more inclined to the ETX-90 (or 125!) spotter from Meade as they use the same tubes/optics/coatings (UHTC) as the astronomy versions.

They don't look like sniper kit but perform very, very well.

The Baader zoom is an excellent piece of kit for the dough. A pair with the Baader bino viewer would kick for spotting use.

BTW, Ive dealt with Khan Scope Centre for 22 years and know Ray quite well.
 
Have you tried a target with an orange centre rather than the traditional black? Depending on the lighting that may make a difference for you.

Doesn't really leave you with a good reason to buy a new spotting scope though!:D
 
Camo Tung has the right idea. This is my target of choice for 200 and 300 meters (seen pretty good through my 24x scope). Found at reloadbench.com. Print them from your computer.
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what's your budget? a lot of simple astronomy based refractors (ie. 60ED, 77ED or 80ED) could be a good choice for you, especially being they are excellent performers with decent magnification powers.
 
I'd probably design some sort of video relay system.

Use a digital camera and disable the power management. Hook it into a long range video transmitter using the video out cables. Take the receiver and tie it into something like a 5-6" LCD and there you go.

You'd only be able to view what the camera is aimed at though, so multiple targets would be out. Unless you had another Tx/Rx and built some sort of stepper control / servo system and a platform for the camera to give basic pan and tilt. I'm sure some RC guys could rig up something.

Someone must have thought of this already...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

After Googling: Link

I think I'd be designing something myself. Even something basic like:

This plus this plus something to power the transmitter. (Golf cart or motorcycle battery or something.)

Total cost - ~$100 + the battery. Just don't shoot the equipment!
 
Can make your own see targets......cut a piece of carboard (white is best) cover it with plastic wrap, pull it tight and tape it to the back of carboard....spray paint the plastic wrap black....allow to dry and fire....you will be amazed of what you can see....Got the info from here.....I think...works great...try it...you will be impressed....
 
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