Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: rosscrazyelk on July 06, 2010, 07:05:16 PM
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So I know what the best scope is but I simply cannot afford one. I by no means am a rich man. I was looking at the new cabelas and they have a 20x60 with 80 mm. I have a couple of there scopes and like them alot. has anyone had experience with them?
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I have a Burris 20X60X80 spotter. I like you was on a budget (small one) and found that for the money it was tops at the time. I feel it is fairly clear and does what I need it to do. I am not trying to count hairs on a goat at two miles. I like mine and use it a lot. In fact I will be using it for the next five day's looking at critters around Sullivan lake. I would not hesitate to buy another if the situation was the same.
Mine has the hard case and tripod that came with it.
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I've only used one burris product a landmark 15x45x60, I used it two seasons.
What a POS in dim light, the 80mm might be better but before buying one I'd want to check it out in twilight.
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The Landmark in the power range your looking at is currently on sale for $250. It seams like a great scope, and i have looked threw it at twilight and it seams to be good glass. Its clear and you may not be able to count hairs at a mile, buy you can cout horns and antler points at 600 yards!! I would highly recommend the Landmark over the High Country model, its another $50 but much better glass and you get the case and and tripod with is worth the $50 right there.
I do have a question for you. Why do you want the 20-60 power? That scope/magnification will be great up to about 40 power. But after that, unless you have a day with no wind, you may have a lot of issues with holing it steady. Just a light breeze will make it move all over the place :twocents:
Don't get me wrong, if i had the $500 or more to spend on a better spotting scope I would, but like you I was crunched for cash....and I wont tell you how I got one for $105 :)
