Monocular for range?

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Most of my shooting is at range. Indoors up to 50yd outdoors to 200. Over winter months usually only 50yds. I want something to see 22/223 holes at 50. I see a vortex 10x monocular at Cabela's. I just happen to have a gift card. Would this be suitable?

I don't have a spotting scope or rangefinder and just want something simple. Would money be better spent on just getting a spotting scope?
 
I have a pair of bushnell 10x binos and its hard to see .308 at 50 yds, my scope is more clear at 9x...I'd go with a spotting scope, there are a couple that hover below $200, of course they are a little more bulky but IMO there is more value.
 
Ok thanks for input. I was leaning that way. I see some 20-60 for under 200. Far from high quality but might be good for what I need it for
 
Don't get hung up on super high power, as sometimes the top end is not very useable on cheaper scopes/binos. Spend lots of time in the store where its darker to compare them.
 
Yeah I have a 4-16 scope on a 22 at 50 can see holes np in sunlight. I use the targets that change color too so it makes it easier. Just want something to make it a bit easy. Zeroing a red dot or shooting inside without travelling the target every 2 shots or so. Will go to store and try a few options
 
Just my two cents, but the only way I would even consider a monocular for this purpose is if there were some reason why I couldn't use binoculars...and the only way I'd consider any hand-held optic is if I couldn't have a spotting scope mounted on a tripod.

You don't need to spend a fortune to see holes even at 200 yards, and you don't need high powers of 60x or more. A good spotter in the 15x-45x range, with a 60mm objective lens, will serve you well and will be something you can actually use effectively and enjoyably for years to come.
 
I bought a cheap spotting scope from CT about 2 years ago. 20-60x. I think it's a Bushmaster? $99 regular, sale price was $40.

At 20x, you can see 22cal holes at 50yds, and I can usually make out 270/30 cal holes at 100 on 40x. 60x is useless. I didn't have much luck with 243 at 100yds the other week, I'll be testing again later today though. I think part of that problem was using black and white targets on a cloudy day.

For $40 i got my money's worth from it. I want a better one now, but there are so many other things to buy first. I wouldn't be impressed with the performance if I paid regular price though.

Edit - I was at the range again yesterday, and had no problems with the 243 at 100m. It was a nice sunny day, so that probably helped. Targets were orange on light brown paper this time.
 
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I picked up a Celestron from CT for $50 (usually $100) a few years ago. You can see some of the bubbles in the glass, but I was shocked to be able to make out bullet holes at 200m in good daylight conditions. I could even make out some at 300m, but that was difficult. It's not a high quality unit for sure, but I haven't turned it into a just paperweight yet.
 
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