$600 to play with, what spotter?

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https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/276098-REG/Kowa_TSN_601_TSN_601_2_4_60mm_Spotting_Scope.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/374107-REG/Kowa_TE_9Z_TSE_Z9B_20_60x_Zoom_Spotting.html

You cant go wrong with a Kowa made in Japan high quality glass. I can see 7mm bullet holes on paper @ 600 yards if the conditions are good. The price puts you just under 600. This spotter will blow away every thing in the 500-800 price range IMO.

They make great scopes!

[steeleywhopper]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/276098-REG/Kowa_TSN_601_TSN_601_2_4_60mm_Spotting_Scope.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/374107-REG/Kowa_TE_9Z_TSE_Z9B_20_60x_Zoom_Spotting.html

You cant go wrong with a Kowa made in Japan high quality glass. I can see 7mm bullet holes on paper @ 600 yards if the conditions are good. The price puts you just under 600. This spotter will blow away every thing in the 500-800 price range IMO.

They make great scopes!

Looks to be a darn good price on great glass!

[andrew_in_idaho]

Another vote for vanguard. The HD82 angled model is selling for $499 on Amazon right now which would leave you about $100 for a tripod


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[Clark33]

I have one and I really like it, check it out.

http://www.rokslide.com/gear/optics/276-vanguard-endeavor-hd-65s-spotting-scope-shocking-performance-value

[steeleywhopper]

I have one and I really like it, check it out.

http://www.rokslide.com/gear/optics/276-vanguard-endeavor-hd-65s-spotting-scope-shocking-performance-value

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This sounds like a pretty solid review.

[andrew_in_idaho]

I have one and I really like it, check it out.

http://www.rokslide.com/gear/optics/276-vanguard-endeavor-hd-65s-spotting-scope-shocking-performance-value

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This sounds like a pretty solid review.

If you wait long enough I'm sure Amazon will drop the price to $450 again. That was when I bought. For the 82 mm that is


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[TomT]

Go to opticsplanet.com.  They have both angled models.  Use coupon code Lucky10 (expires today) and you can get the Vanguard Endeavor hd 65A for $360 or the 82A for $450.

I don't have any experience with those spotting scopes, but have ordered from that company with no problems.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Update.  Took the hd82 vanguard out on Sunday and was using it for 1000 meter shots.   Could see bullet impacts fairly easy.  I've looked through standard (non-hd Swarovski 65mm) and I feel this at least compares to that.  I own zeiss and Leica binocs and am no stranger to the get what you pay for verbiage, but I got to say the vanguard more than meets my expectation.  I put this on a $200 tripod, please take that into consideration.  Good tripods are a must have.