Looking for a spotting scope

[elpepe25]

I am Looking for a spotting scope in the $500-$600 bracket. I am looking for a less bulky option but dont want to sacrifice optic capabilities. i am interested in the Cabelas alaskan guide, or a nikon, but i want some other input from the knowledgeable people right here at CWT.com.

 

I apprieciate any input

 

Thanks,

[azhuntnut]

I have several pairs of Nikon Optics and think they are some of the best for the money. Take a look through some of there scopes next to a cabelas and you will see the differance. Plus the Nikon comes with a 25 years no fault warranty that is one of the best in the industry. David

[longshooter]

Before you buy a scope make sure you take a close look at the Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80mm . I know the outdoorsman has them in stock and if they don't they can get one in pretty quick. Vortex also offers a 20-60x60MM called the nomad

 

The Skyline Ed runs around 650 and the nomad runs around 320

 

Vortex also offers a lifetime uncondtionable warranty

[Red Rabbit]

Might look at the Nikon Fieldscope 50ED. Body weighs only 16oz. Two different zoom eyepieces are available. Sportsmans Warehouse might have them in stock to look at. I would look near dusk to see if the 50mm objective is a handicap for you.

 

RR

[DesertBull]

Nikon Fieldscope is good glass in that price range. The 60MM model fits nicely in my pack, but the 80mm is too big.

 

Not a fan of the Nikon Sky and Earth, but some people like them.

[AZ402]

Take a look at the Pentax PF-65ED. In that price range they are hard to beat.

[Red Rabbit]

some reviews, other sizes can be clicked on the right of the page.

http://betterviewdesired.com/50-60mm-Spotting-Scopes.php

[firstcoueswas80]

I looked through the nikon field scope when it was a prototype on a 32 coues hunt last year in october and man oh man was i impressed! for the size, weight, quality and price holy cow it was awesome!

[COUESAZ]

If you go with the nikon you will want the Pro Staff it is comparable to the monarchs.

[elpepe25]

I really aprieciate all the input folks. This will give me more options

 

thanks again

[gr8fuldoug]

I am Looking for a spotting scope in the $500-$600 bracket. I am looking for a less bulky option but dont want to sacrifice optic capabilities. i am interested in the Cabelas alaskan guide, or a nikon, but i want some other input from the knowledgeable people right here at CWT.com.

 

I apprieciate any input

 

Thanks,

 

Two great options in that price range are the Nikon 50ED with 13-30 zoom eyepiece or the Pentax PF65ED. Either would cost you less than $600.00 from us and both feature ED glass giving excellent resolution.

Please feel free to call us to discuss optics if you have a moment.

[jamaro]

I'll second the Pentax scopes... they seem to be a good value

jason

[elpepe25]

i really apprieciate the help fellers, im lookin in2 a Vortex skyline ED right now

 

thank again

[steward224]

Nikon is the way to go, you wont be unhappy.