Scopes

[Kae]

Yes, I know, the indoor season is upon us, but I shoot all through the year, so its not as daft as it sounds, honest.

I have never been bothered with a scope, although I realise that I've lost points because of it. I now feel that I've reached a level in my shooting where spotting individual arrows will be an advantage to me, and it's time to incorporate a scope into my shooting routine.

I've read everything I've been able to find, but I'd like to hear everyones reviews of what they have used over this outdoor season.

So spotting scopes, the good, the bad and the ugly if you please

Kae.

[napolienne]

I own a Mighty Midget (1), which is OK, but would struggle at 90m and isn't great in poor light. You can't buy it any more anyways. However, its replacement (Mighty Midget 2) is much better, larger diameter lens lets more light in, very good optics, yet still small enough to fit happily in your kit box.

[hollowpoint]

i've been searching for some information on spotting scope too. here is my little conclusion so far.
buy one with:
1, a bak-4 prism
2, an aperture of 60mm or bigger
3, a 20X-60X zoom eyepiece
4, multi-coated optics
5, water & fog proofing features
6, a rubber armoring
7, long eye relief

[its my party and]

Bremmer 300 everyone always says its the best they've seen when they have a peak through mine.

[Kae]

Originally Posted by its my party and

Bremmer 300 everyone always says its the best they've seen when they have a peak through mine.

Have you got any other details for that? Can't find anything on the interweb.

Kae.

[hollowpoint]

sorry kae, i forgot to tell u about my choice. it's a meade redtail 20-60X 77mm. but there isn't any test report yet. cause i've just ordered it from a local dealer two weeks ago!

[MINIMike]

I've got a Bresser Safari bought from Bowsports.

80mm front lens, 20 - 60 magnification, nitrogen filled and complete with a 'stay-on' cover for £100 (also available from specialist optic retailers at £150 - so you'd better get in quick before BS realise their mistake! ).

It's certainly good enough for spotting arrows up to 100yds but I wouldn't recommend taking it up to full mag.

Failing that, if you fancy making your bank manager cry, anything from Opticron, Nikon, Zeiss, Leica et al.

These guys are good if your tastes run a little richer..... Binocular and Spotting Scope Introduction Page - warehouseexpress.com but keep a tight hold on your wallet!

[Malcy]

Something that is often over looked is the tripod. You can buy a decent scope that you can spot arrows with at 100 yds for not a lot of money. I think you would be better putting the money into the tripod though. The one I got was cheap and it's a nightmare to get setup at long distances and if you have to move it off and on the line you don't want to be getting frustrated trying to sight your target.

[Kae]

cheers malcy, tripods are the last of my worries, i've got plenty of experience of them with my photo gear.

Thanks for all the recommendations, keep them coming

Kae.

[mizzat]

My recommendation is for the Nikon Fieldscope ED 50 with the 13-40 zoom eyepiece. You don't need a large 80 mm lens and the image quality is superb (probably just short of the Leica and Swarowski). Whatever scope you pick, make sure you plan for a decent eyepiece (which can cost more than the scope body).

Steve