*** First Spotter Purchase.... What am I missing...? ***
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Afternoon Ladies $ Germs
Looking to purchase my first spotting scope on a beer budget$-$$
And wondering if anyone had any words of wisdom to impart?
After countless hours scouting the forums and interwebz, I'm about ready to fall off the fence and buy...
What do I want in a spotter...
I like the idea of FFP reticle, allowing my shooting partner to quickly and accurately calibrate and call shot corrections. As well as allow me to observe read mirage/wind and observe trace etc.
Want something small to mid size (packable), with around 30mm eye relief (glasses)
Never used one before but can't imagine the need for anything much more than 40-50x mag on top end.
Love the idea of glass/size/weight combo of the vortex razor 16-48x65 $$ but reticle only works on big bro 85mm and less than ideal eye relief..
Bushnell excursion or Bushnell Tactical Legend 15-45x60 seem to tick all the boxes and very reasonably priced $ but... I have a sneaking suspicion that I may be largely underwhelmed by glass quality, clarity, sharpness, contrast etc.. Anyone with first hand experience with these bargain beauties?
Bushnell LMSS horus great fit but $$$
Leupold MK 4 20-40x60 mil also seems to fit the bill perfectly but also $$$
Leupold GR impact reticle (MOA based) less than ideal
And a plethora of all the other fantastic optics that unfortunately no reticle...
Is there an option out there I have missed ? Even some old old disco model to keep an eye out for ?
Many thanks in advance,
Joel
US Optics used to make an awesome spotter with a FFP reticle. I don't think they make them anymore, but you might be able to find something used.
