New rifle scope or spotting scope?

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I took my first attempt at the 300 yd range on Sunday, a bit of an eye opener. I had my Savage 110 BA and my Rem 700 5R with me.

The Savage performed well with some new test loads - got 3 nice sub moa groupings out of 9 that I shot - very happy with that part of the day (best was 1.95").

The main issue is I have a crappy Bushnell spotting scope - the cheesy cheap-o 60X one. The tripod sucks and st 300 yds at 60X I can hardly see anything, forget about the vibrations etc.

Having said that, the question is, should I buy a better spotting scope, or put a better scope on the Savage. The Savage currently has the Millet LRS 6-25X56 scope on it. Works fine for 200 yds, but my old eyes are struggling at 300. I was thinking about getting the SIII 10-50X60 for it to give me a little more magnification and better overall performance. Is this a better decision than say a higher end spotting scope?

For now, the longest range at my current club is 300 yds. I live fairly close to Connaught and may one day try to join there if I get so bored shooting 300 yds. If I do, then I would probably buy a better spotting scope, but for the next while, I'm just going to try to develop some skill at 300.
 
Quit thinking about getting the SIII 10-50X60 just do it, no need for spotting scope with S111 you will see bullet holes clearly at 300
 
I'd put the money into glass for your rifle. I had a spotting scope but got rid of it because I could spot better with my Nightforce, even though it has less magnification. You won't regret buying a better scope for your rifle.
 
Good scope always comes first, at 300yard holes can be a little hard to spot in the black but easy enough on a white target unless there's really bad mirage.
 
The resolution of a good sight will be better than that of an indifferent spotting scope.
Best solution is to get both.;)
 
If you're going to do any amount of shooting at longer ranges you will need a good spotting scope, but a good scope on your rifle has to come first.
It is hard to spend for a good spotter when you consider putting that $$ towards another rifle scope, but hold out and get a good one.
 
Without a doubt better scope is always the right choice. What good is a spotter scope, it can only show you where you missed.
 
kb007 said:
For now, the longest range at my current club is 300 yds. I live fairly close to Connaught and may one day try to join there if I get so bored shooting 300 yds. If I do, then I would probably buy a better spotting scope, but for the next while, I'm just going to try to develop some skill at 300.
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If you are going to join the NCRRA you are better off buying a new rifle scope. Save enough money to also buy a Sony e-reader because the NCRRA uses electronic targets and you will need some type of display to see your hits.
 
I vote for Sightron III scope because I have one. It is very clear and you will be able to see it when it is bright outside. Zoom to 35x and it will remain bright thru the scope. Past 35x to 50x, you may notice it will be a bit darker when you see thru it.

The spotting scope is also good but you have to carry it. The lens is also bigger which gathers more light however you might shoot during the daytime. You may not need it.
 
Colquhoun said:
If you're going to do any amount of shooting at longer ranges you will need a good spotting scope, but a good scope on your rifle has to come first.
It is hard to spend for a good spotter when you consider putting that $$ towards another rifle scope, but hold out and get a good one.
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+1 Agree.. get a good spotter after a good scope..
 
You must be shooting in Stittsville.
I have the Sightron, it just came back from factory for a cleaning.
I have not mounted it yet, you can take a trip over and try it if you wish.
PM me.
 
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