Winchest spotting scope
I picked up a winchest spotting scope for myself for christmans like an hour ago it was on sale at Gander Mt for $150. the original price was $240. are winchester spotting scopes good compared to others. this one is 15-45*60. was this a good deal?
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Hello gunguy30_06...
Kind of late asking that question aren't you[?]
To answer your question, no, you did not get a good deal. The quality on those spotting scopes is middle-of-the-road, and I routinely see them sell for as little as $79.95 on eBay.
Bert H.
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There are about four or five different quality and price range Winchester spotting scopes on the market right now. It depennds on which one you purchased. The lower end ones, $99 to $199 are pretty poor quality. I have seen some that retail for $300 and the quality is better.
Chris8161
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what is the best quality for the money, i am a college student with a tight budget. i can still return the scope. i though i would buy it though becasue they only had 2 left. 0 -
I certainly understand a college student budget, I was on one for many years. With optics you really get what you pay for and the top of the line scopes are over $1,000. If I were in your shoes, as I once was, I would look at the Bushnell Spacemaster. This will take you to look at it: http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?dept=1&type=4&subtype=276&purch=1&mfg12=1&submitter=Search Eagle Optics is a great place as is www.bearbasin.com Also Natchez is worth a look. Don't overlook E-bay, just be careful. Good Luck 0 -
I would recommend the Burris Landmark 15-45x60 for about $150. Its a good quality scope at an affordable price. Remember, with optics, you get what you pay for. Check out www.midwayusa.com or Natchez Shooters Supply.
Chris8161
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Can someone tell me exactly why the cheaper scopes supposely aren't as good as the more expensive scopes? I mean, if the scope provides the magnification advertised and gives you a clear, steady view, what more can you ask for?
I really want to know.
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Much of the cost of optics is not the glass. Almost everyone these days uses BAK-4 glass, and even cheap optics are far better than anything available in say the fifties. But there is a great deal of diffence in the coatings used on that glass which has a great deal to do with the amount of light transmitted, and the parts of the spectrum transmitted. At every interface between glass and gas, whether air outside or nitrogen inside some light is reflected and some refracted and essentially bounces around inside the scope degrading the image transmitted to your eye. some optics are single coated, that is they have one coating of one chemical on the surfaces of the objective lens and the optical lens where they interface with air. Some are fully coated, meaning they have a coating on every glass surfaces that interfaces with a gas. The best are fully multicoated, meaning 4-6 seperate coating on each glass surface, each coating aiding the trasmission of a particular part of the spectrum. Thus the best transmit as much as 96% of the light striking the objective lens, leaving very little degrading the image. The cheaper optics transmit a percentages as low as the 70's. There are also diffences in the materials which are used in the body and internals of the scope as well as simply the quality of workmanship. Some Scopes also use Florite glass lenses which reduce or elimnate haloing. Those are the ones that cost $1500 or so like the Leica Trinovid APO scope. The quality of image is breathtaking. 0 -
well, i just tested out the scope and i can see my bellet strikes just fine so i am pleased with my purchase. i just couldn't see spending more than $200 dollers on a spotting scope. unless i was going to look at some really long ranges. When i go out that far i will just hop on the old atv to get a closer look. 0 -
Thanks He Dog, I had no idea. But I still think for an amateur like me the cheap scopes will do; at least for now.
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If all you want is to take it carefully to the range and look at bullet holes in paper, You are correct tr fox, most inexpensive scopes will work for 200 yards. I use an old Bushnell Sportview for that purpose. If you use them for hunting and want to count elk points across the canyon or identify warblers at 100 yards, then you pony up. The main thing is that it serves you in what you intend to do. My Leica APO does not go to the range. 0
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