Best spotting scope in the $800 range...

[cumminsboy97]

Looking for a scope new or used in this price range. What do you think?

 

[Elkhunter96]

hmmm, Minox or Nikon would be my thoughts for best...Maybe a Leupold gold series....Vortex.. Too many choices, that are pretty darn good.

 

[dryflyelk]

You can pick up a used Leica televid around that price range. I'd go that route if you can afford it. I've seen several in the 900-1000 range.

This Nikon from Doug would also be a good one:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/nikon.pl?page=nikon8330

 

[cumminsboy97]

Thanks. That may work. Will start looking.

 

[Striker]

The Vortex Skyline ED is a great choice. I love the one I got. If you go to this link they have a killer deal for the whole digiscoping setup and I think it is even free shipping.

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexnikonl20outfit

 

[TrentSwanson]

You may want to look at the Kowa TSN-601 (angled) or TSN-602 (straight) for $810 from the Outdoorsmans. The 60mm scopes are small and lightweight, and one of the best values in the spotting scope market.

For $115 more, you could also get into the 66mm Kowa...

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[huntindad4]

I have the Pentax 20-60x80 ED and love it look it up on betterviewdesired they did a review a few years back and it became their benchmark in an 80mm scope they liked it better than the Euros of the time (pre-HD scopes from them).

I haven't had an opportunity to compare to any of the Euros but to my eyes it was better than the Nikon and has the ability to use a huge variety of eyepieces designed for telescopes of which most experts say Pentax makes the best.JMO well worth $1000 pricetag even though its a little more than you want to pay.

Bill