[West Texan]

I did not know which section to put this in....
Can you recommend a small spotting scope on a tripod that will not break the bank, but is good quality for me to use to sight in rifles long distance. Maybe under $200.

Thank you.

 

[WvDave]

I have had several cheaper ones. Should have gone with this one first and saved some money. This is one fine scope for the price. I can see .223 holes at 200-300 yds depending on conditions. The tripod is not the best, but a camera tripod works well. It is the optics that count, not the tripod.

Konus Spotting Scope 20-60x 80mm Tripod Photo Adapter Soft Case

 

[blakestree]

I have this one, that I'm pretty happy with, on my 100 yard range.

70827 - 15-45x60mm NcSTAR High Resolution Spotting Scope Built In Sunshade Black Rubber Armored Finish

 

[mishtub]

Depends on what you consider long distance 100 yrds? 200yrds? 1000yrds?

 

[North country gal]

Also depends on the targets you use. The new splatter type targets make it much easier to spot bullet holes compared to a traditional black bull. I've got a small Leupold 15-30x50 Gold Ring that I bought mostly for spotting targets at 50 yards for pistol shooting and, ordinarily, that would be a pretty small scope for anything more, but, by using splatter targets, I can use the scope at 100 yards, no problem.